Ted Ferry Civic Center
Publisher · Published updates on OlenHubTed Ferry Civic CenterHere is the complete recording of tonight's Ketchikan Public Library Advisory Board meeting. City of Ketchikan From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterThe baby axolotls have begun to develop their rear legs! They're growing up so fast — and we hope to have them on display in our Amazing Axolotls exhibit in the coming weeks. #axolotls #babyanimals
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterThis year's International ShakeOut Day is October 15, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home!
At 10:15 a.m. (local time) on 10/15, you can join people across Alaska practicing earthquake safety. There are more than 100,000 Alaskans registered at this time.
There is still time to register for the Shakeout. Just go to https://www.shakeout.org/alaska/
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterToday is #WorldEggDay! Glass #frogs get their name from the translucent skin on their abdomen and legs, but they can have varying patterns that are visible from above, including a spotted pattern which mimics a clutch of glass frog eggs! 🐸 🥚
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterRock Your Mocs Fashion Show
Our culture carries stories. Our artists bring those stories to life. ❤️
Ketchikan Indian Community invites artists, makers, designers, culture bearers, and models to be part of a celebration of Indigenous fashion, regalia, and creative expression!
Showcase your work, share the story behind your pieces, or step onto the runway with pride. Traditional and contemporary pieces are welcome.
Saturday, November 14 | 1–5 p.m.
Applications are due October 13.
Rehearsal: Friday, November 13 at 3 p.m.
Apply below:
Auntie Earrings & Uncle Medallion Contest
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SVJVP9Z
Artist & Collection Showcase
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SKSXGVZ
Model Application
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QZLV7GV
Questions? Contact Hilary Rifenburg at hilaryr@kictribe.org.
Let’s celebrate the creativity of our people and the stories we carry into the next generation. Share this with someone whose work deserves to be seen! ❤️
#RockYourMocs #CultureInMotion #KetchikanIndianCommunity #IndigenousFashion
2Ted Ferry Civic CenterIs Ketchikan, Alaska the next foodie destination? 👀🍴Ivanna is taste-testing and reviewing 5 spots in Alaska’s First City. Would you add Ketchikan to your foodie bucket list?
Ivs Kitchen The Local Table: Ketchikan Bonfire Bay Tour Company Fireside Feast Uncharted Alaska Distillery and Alaskan Oyster Shack From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterWinter is knocking on the door, Alaska! ❄ Governor Mike Dunleavy proclaimed this week to be “Winter Weather Preparedness Week.”
Part of prepping for winter driving is to review some safe travel tips:
❄ Check Alaska 511 for road conditions before heading out
❄ Give yourself extra travel time to your destination
❄ Clear off all the snow and ice from your vehicle
❄ Turn headlights on, even during the day
❄ Allow extra room between you and the vehicle in front of you
❄ Don’t crowd the plow!
Proclamation: https://gov.alaska.gov/winter-weather-preparedness-week-2026/
#WinterDriving #KeepAlaskaMoving
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterKetchikan, you showed up!
Thank you to everyone who nominated your favorite local businesses for the Best of Ketchikan!
We’re now going through the nominations and confirming all the entries before the official ballot is released.
Voting begins October 19 at thebestofketchikan.com!
That’s when YOU get to help decide who takes home the title of Best of Ketchikan in each category.
Restaurants. Shops. Services. Local favorites. The businesses that you love!
Get ready to vote October 19 at thebestofketchikan.com!
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterSpecial Swim — A special swim was held at Gateway Aquatic Center on October 9, 2026, from 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM for $1.00 per participant, coinciding with a no-school day.
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterTHIS *Friday*! Tickets are almost gone. Be sure to get yours today!! www.ketchikantheatreballet.com
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterWe are proud to celebrate the opening of this important new Ketchikan Indian Community project, Yee gu.aa yax x'wán, a Permanent Supportive Housing community.
This project has been a long time in the making and represents the hard work, vision, and perseverance of Chamber Member Ketchikan Indian Community, along with the many partners who helped bring it to life. Their dedication to meeting real community needs deserves to be recognized and applauded.
This new facility will serve an important role in our community by providing supportive housing and helping address critical needs with compassion, purpose, and care. It is a meaningful investment in people and in the future of Ketchikan.
Congratulations to KIC and all involved on this significant milestone. We are grateful for your commitment to making our community stronger.
Photos by Gloria Burns and The Local Paper.
#Ketchikan #KIC #Community #SupportiveHousing #ChamberMember #StrongerTogether
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterIs your preschooler getting ready for kindergarten or needing a little extra support with social and emotional skills?
Community Connections Little Sprouts is a therapeutic preschool-age program designed to help children build confidence, develop friendships, strengthen emotional well-being, and prepare for success in school and beyond.
Small supportive groups
Social and emotional skill building
Snacks provided
Transportation available
Limited openings available now!
To learn about eligibility and enrollment:
Victoria Gould: 907-225-7825
victoria.gould@comconnections.orgCall 907-225-7825
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterIt was an honor to be a part of the commissioning of the USS Ted Stevens. From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterThank you to the Alaska Native Brotherhood and Alaska Native Sisterhood for standing in solidarity at tonight’s Borough Assembly meeting. Together, we stand for respect, accountability, and the generations who will follow. ❤️ From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterIn national parks, batteries are everywhere. From the phones and cameras in your pack to radios, e-bikes, power tools, vehicles, and equipment that help keep parks running. But when lithium-ion batteries are damaged, overheated, improperly charged, or stored incorrectly, they can become a serious fire hazard.
Help prevent fires in parks, at home, and wherever you plug in:
🔌 Use the manufacturer-approved charger
🔋 Charge on a hard, flat surface
👀 Don’t leave devices charging unattended
🚲 Charge e-bikes and e-scooters outdoors, away from exits
⚠️ Stop using batteries that are hot, swollen, leaking, smoking, or making unusual sounds
Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/nps-structural-fire-program-observes-fire-prevention-week-2026.htm
Image: A firefighter extinguishes an e-bike fire in a park./NPS
#FirePreventionWeek
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterSong and Rhyme Time - Let's jump into a pile of leaves!! Play and rhyming build a child's early literacy skills. Play, Sing Rhyme and Read with your child some every day.
#ketchikanpubliclibrary From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic Center⚓ New momentum at the Ketchikan Shipyard!
NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson has arrived in Ketchikan for a major midlife modernization—bringing high-value federal maritime work, skilled jobs and long-term opportunity to Southeast Alaska.
The AIDEA-owned, JAG-operated shipyard is expanding its federal workload and strengthening Alaska’s role in research, maritime readiness and the blue economy.
🔧 Modernizing critical shipboard systems
👷 Supporting approximately 200 shipyard employees by the end of the year
🌊 Investing in Alaska’s maritime future
Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/Pr16-2026
#AIDEA #AlaskaJobs #KetchikanShipyard #AlaskaMaritime #BlueEconomy #SoutheastAlaska #aideabelivedalaskaachieved
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterToday’s homework: thank a teacher.
National parks are places where students can learn about history by standing where it happened, explore science by observing nature, and discover stories that help us better understand the people and places that shaped our world.
Behind those experiences are teachers helping students ask questions, make connections, and learn about the world around them.
On World Teachers’ Day, we celebrate the educators who inspire curiosity, encourage exploration and remind us that learning can happen just about anywhere. (Including places with a really good view.)
Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/teachers/index.htm
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From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterMeet Calais, an American Goshawk sent to us by Bird Treatment & Learning Center after a suspected building collision. Bird TLC cared for Calais for several weeks, monitored his progress, and then transferred him to ARC for flight conditioning.
After a thorough examination and a few days of rest and good meals, Calais was ready to head back out into the wild!
#AmericanGoshawk #WildlifeRehab #BackToTheWild #AnimalRescue #FeelGood From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterLife Drawing & Drapery Study Model Call — Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council is seeking models, 18 years or older, for life drawing and drapery study sessions on Monday and/or Wednesday evenings during November 2026. Models must be comfortable with minimal coverage and/or nudity. Call or email the Arts Council for details and remuneration.
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic Center⚓ New momentum at the Ketchikan Shipyard!
NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson has arrived in Ketchikan for a major midlife modernization—bringing high-value federal maritime work, skilled jobs and long-term opportunity to Southeast Alaska.
The AIDEA-owned, JAG-operated shipyard is expanding its federal workload and strengthening Alaska’s role in research, maritime readiness and the blue economy.
🔧 Modernizing critical shipboard systems
👷 Supporting approximately 200 shipyard employees by the end of the year
🌊 Investing in Alaska’s maritime future
Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/Pr16-2026
#AIDEA #AlaskaJobs #KetchikanShipyard #AlaskaMaritime #BlueEconomy #SoutheastAlaska #aideabelivedalaskaachieved1Ted Ferry Civic CenterToday is Choose Respect Day.
This day is meant to bring awareness to the issue of violence against women, highlight resources that victims can use to escape dangerous situations, change the culture of acceptance of violence, and encourage strong, healthy relationships.
This was established in 2025 when the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution by Senator Dan Sullivan to designate Oct. 1st, the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, as Choose Respect Day. Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a proclamation that same year designating Oct. 1 as Choose Respect Day in Alaska.
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterHere is the full recording of the Roadless Rule Rescission- Ketchikan Hearing from Tuesday, 09/29. Thank you to the U.S. Forest Service - Tongass National Forest for letting us record. From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterNow that Fat Bear Week is over, it's time for Chunky Puppy Day! Tune in to the Puppy Cam tomorrow, Thursday, October 1, at 2pm AK time to find out how big the America's Best Idea litter got this summer.
How much do you think they weigh now? Share your guesses in the comments below.
NPS Photo: Graupel from the Weather litter during a weigh-in last year.
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterThree of the four candidates for Alaska governor expressed support for growing tourism, mining, the state ferry system and other economic-related activities in Southeast Alaska at a candidate forum in Ketchikan on Tuesday, but with some very different views at times on how those goals can be achieved.
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterThe three-day economic summit began with a welcome address and state of the region panel.
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterWe have a CHONKION!
The Fat Bear Week crown goes to:
🐻 Bear 89 Backpack 👑
Heavy is the bear that wears the crown. Like really heavy.
Thank you to everyone who voted, shared, cheered, argued passionately about bears, defended your favorite chonk, and generally made Fat Bear Week the wonderfully amazing celebration of bears, salmon, the Alaskan ecosystem, and did we mention the bears?
Also, a BIG thank you to all 16 bears who involuntarily participated. They ate. They napped. They fished. They grew enormous. They understood the assignment. (Shoutout to runner-up Bear 910 as well)
Here’s to a successful winter for Katmai’s fat bears!
#FatBearWeek
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterA brown bear named Backpack has emerged victorious as Fat Bear Week champion, the heftiest bear of Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve.
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic Center🌊 Back in Her Element! 🚢✨
Ever wonder what it looks like when one of our vessels finishes routine maintenance? Ensuring the safety, reliability, and readiness of the Alaska Marine Highway System fleet involves rigorous scheduled maintenance. This time-lapse captures the step-by-step process of refloating the M/V Lituya as water floods the drydock, allowing her to safely clear the harbor, watching the undocking process is always a satisfying sight. Thank you to the skilled shipbuilders, engineers, and crew members who keep our vessels operating safely across coastal Alaska! 🛠️⚓
Up next: Back on duty serving Southeast Alaska! 🏔️🌲
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterOur Wildlife Interpreter takeover is almost at an end! Did you know that Barred Owls are one of the few North American owl species that will willingly get wet to catch a meal?
#BarredOwl #OwlFacts #BirdsOfPrey #OwlBehavior #Owls
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterYou've been scammed. Now what?
This wraps up our crypto scam series, and it's the most important part: knowing exactly where to report it.
Here's your resource list, no acronym guesswork required:
📍 Alaska Division of Banking & Securities (DBS): the state regulator overseeing securities, investments, and banking activity in Alaska
📍 SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission): federal agency that regulates the stock market and investment securities
📍 CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission): federal agency overseeing commodities and derivatives markets, including many crypto scams
📍 IC3 (FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center): where you report online and internet-based crime directly to the FBI
📍 FTC (Federal Trade Commission): federal agency handling consumer fraud and deceptive business practices
Or skip the list and call us directly: 📞 907-269-8140
Reporting matters, even if you think it's too late to get your money back. Every report helps investigators spot patterns and stop the next scam before it happens.
Missed the rest of the series? Comment "SERIES" below and we'll walk you through it.Call 907-269-8140
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterGubernatorial candidates JKT, Dave Bronson, and Treg Taylor stopped by to tell us a bit about themselves.
1Ted Ferry Civic CenterDay One of the Southeast Economic Summit & 68th Annual Meeting.
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterArchaeological work in Zion has revealed evidence of early households, granaries, sandals, ceramics, and projectile points used by the Virgin Branch of the Ancestral Puebloan peoples. These materials help us understand daily life between roughly 700–1200 CE, including farming, food storage, and community identity. September is a great month to reflect on how people have thrived in this canyon long before it became a national park.
Learn more at www.nps.gov/zion/learn/historyculture/archeology-in-zion.htm
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From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterDon't miss a single note--save $ and get your Island Music Season Tix today!
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterHear from Adrienne Kaalootwurioo Fleek of L'ook Beadwork about her time as SHI's Demonstrating Artist in Residence.
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterCity officials say the $25 million bonding authority will allow it to finance upgrades and repairs to Ketchikan's electric facilities.
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterWell, I waddle outta bed, and I’m ready for some fishin’
Score myself some salmon nutrition
Chomp and chew and live the fat bear life.
Dip in the water and the salmon start jumpin’
Out on the bank, my belly starts plumpin’
With bears like me at the falls from 9 to 5!
Fishin’ 9 to 5, what a way to prep for winter!
Bearly breakin’ sweat, they don’t need to be a sprinter.
They just stand and eat, but the fish deserve some credit,
Salmon pack the calories, and the bears are here to get it.
Fishin’ 9 to 5, these bears are on a mission,
All the way downstream for a FAT BEAR WEEK promotion.
Hardly take a break, just eat and eat some more,
While humans vote for the ones that they adore.
At Katmai, a bear’s day is less about climbing the corporate ladder and more about climbing Brooks Falls to fish for salmon. From morning til dusk, the bears spend their days fishing, eating, napping, eating, and putting on as much weight as possible before winter arrives.
No meetings. No emails. No performance reviews. Just working 9 to 5, for service and devotion…to fish. All in hopes of a FAT promotion.
Don’t worry bears, your ship'll come in.
NPS Photo/C. Loberg
Words inspired by “9 to 5,” by Dolly Parton.
#9to5Day
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterPour yourself a cup of ambition on Friday, because it's Dolly Parton's day.
Dozens of municipalities and one state have declared Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day, a celebration timed to the date's nod to Parton's beloved hit song, "9 to 5."
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterHow do we celebrate #WorldMaritimeDay? By doing what we do every day. 🤝
Saving lives. Protecting marine life. Stopping illegal activity at sea. Keeping our waterways safe and moving.
There’s more than one way to serve on the water. 🌊 GoCoastGuard.com.
#USCG #GoCoastGuard
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterLISTEN: Hear about the Annual Alaskana Auction, ARTober Art Fest, calls to artists, opportunity for young people to learn to play the violin for free, and much more.
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterRialto is next up in our #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek Meet the Otters series! Learn all about how to spot our resident Washingtonian! 🦦
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterCurrent relationship status: Caught dinner for two. Ate both.
Bear: I’m all I need.
Bears are generally solitary creatures, but they’ll happily congregate around a high-quality food source. “Ah. I see you’re also having the salmon.”
Over the last few months, eating has been the number one priority as bears bulk up for the long winter ahead. During the peak of the salmon migration in July and August, bears fished daily along the Brooks River, taking advantage of the falls, where migrating salmon met a temporary obstacle…and the bears met a fishy buffet.
Image: A brown bear standing upright in water dines on a fish by D. Kopshever
#FatBearWeek
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterFall is officially peeking through! Golds, ambers and the first touches of red are starting to brighten the treetops. The mountain is draped in fog, and rain remains in the forecast this week. But don't let it spook you away! These colors glow in the mist -- a magical must-see experience!
These photos were captured today in the central district (Thornton Gap to Swift Run Gap) to give you a glimpse of what to expect for your visit this weekend! More photos will be posted throughout the week of various areas of the park. Tune in Thursday for the first fall color update, how to track the progression and helpful tips for your upcoming visit.
NPS Photos | A. Fox
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterHow do you catch a fish without a fishing pole?
With your bear hands.
We’re here all week, folks. So is Fat Bear Week! For bears, fishing styles are often learned behaviors. Some bears have mastered many, while others stick to the one that work best for them. At Brooks River in Alaska's Katmai National Park & Preserve, you can observe many types of fishing styles including:
🐻 The Stand and Wait: Bears stand on top the falls and wait for salmon to jump close enough to catch. Bears sometimes slip on the falls (usually when someone is looking) so they rarely shift position. Sometimes they misjudge and the fish hits the bear in the face. (Insert own metaphor for life)
🐻 The Sit and Wait: Similar to the first one but sitting. Bears sit underneath Brooks Falls in the plunge pool or “jacuzzi,” and wait for salmon to swim to them.
🐻 The Dash and Grab: Bears chase the fish and attempt to pin them to the river bottom with their paws. Fast-food on the go!
🐻 The Snorkeler: Bears look for fish under the water while seeing who can make the most bubbles.
🐻 The Diver: Some bears avoid getting their ears wet, so diving is not for every bear. However there are some that will submerge themselves completely underwater to obtain food resources. You do what you got to do.
🐻 The Pirate: Arrgggg! It’s Cap’n Bruin Brownbeard the Hungry! Pirating bears plunder already caught fish from other bears. Keep an eye on the horizon. Avast ye scurvy bear! I’ve come for the fishes!
🐻 The Sharer: Bears do not usually share food with others (bearing is NOT sharing), but some will share the spoils. (Not the Cap’n) This interaction occurs between bears that are highly tolerant of each other. BFFs (bear fish friends!)
🐻 The Belly Flop: A big splash requires big bear air, as the bear springs up out of the water or launches off the side to take a fish by surprise. This can be extremely successful or, well, a flop.
Image: A bear perfecting the belly flop at Katmai National Park & Preserve. NPS /M. Bradburn
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterKetchikan handa ka na ba?
We have a lot coming up soon! Stay updated on this page or our Ketchikan Kapamilya page to see more updates soon.
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterEveryone: Too bad summer is over
Us: 🎃
The leaves are changing, temperatures are cooling, and somewhere in the distance, you can already hear the faint, unmistakable strains of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas” being defrosted from its annual cryogenic chamber.
Wait. Hold up. Fall is back, people. As of today, in fact. It’s the official first day of fall, otherwise known as the autumnal equinox, the yearly occasion when humanity briefly remembers that the Earth is, in fact, tilted.
Fall is a great time to experience our national parks. The trees put on a spectacular display of color, the air gets crisp, and Fat Bear Week kicks off, giving us the rare opportunity to celebrate bears for doing what bears do best: eating an alarming amount of food and preparing for winter.
Not a fan of fall? That’s okay. Just three months until winter.
You can do it.
Need inspiration for trip ideas and things to do this? Check out our fall page at: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/fall-season.htm
NPS Image: A park ranger wearing a carved pumpkin with a hat.
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterA huge thank you to all of the KIC staff who worked so hard in preparation for, and throughout, today’s events!
To our Facilities Maintenance team, thank you for all of the planning, setup, and takedown of the Elder seating area, ensuring our Elders were comfortable and well cared for.
To our Cultural Resources team, thank you for your ongoing efforts to educate our community and visitors about invasive Green Crab and the importance of protecting our local ecosystems.
And to everyone who helped in the Marketplace, thank you for all of the preparation leading up to the event and for representing KIC with professionalism, kindness, and pride throughout the day.
Your dedication, teamwork, and commitment behind the scenes and on the front lines do not go unnoticed. The time, effort, and care you invested before, during, and after today’s event helped make it a success. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do.
N’doyackshn, Gunalchéesh, Háw’aa, and Quyana for your hard work, your generosity, and your unwavering commitment to KIC and our community. From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterMissed last week's candidate forums? Listen here:
From the organization’s pageTed Ferry Civic CenterFat Bear Week is almost here!
For bears, fat equals survival. Which is fortunate, because bears are exceptionally good at becoming fat. As winter approaches, bears enter hyperphagia, a period of intense eating when they spend much of their time packing on pounds. They gorge on calorie-rich foods, including salmon, berries, grasses, and other foods, building up the fat reserves that will fuel them through winter.
Fat is the fuel that gets bears through winter. During the colder months, a bear’s metabolic rate drops dramatically, allowing it to survive largely by living off its accumulated fat reserves. Same. Over winter, a bear may lose up to one-third of its body weight. Not the same.
So, Fat Bear Week may look like a competition for who is the biggest bear, but underneath all that magnificent chonk is a serious survival strategy.
See the bracket and learn more at: explore.org
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K1KRBD 105.3Hear an update on the medical center and offer public comments at PeaceHealth's annual Community Health Board town hall. The meeting begins October 21 at 6 p.m. at the Ted Ferry Civic Center. Heard on KRBD, Tue Oct 20, 5:06 PM AKDT (announced by PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center Community Health Board).Read on krbd.org
Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce🍷✨ Well, who doesn't appreciate 72 bottles of wine? WE DO!!! 🥂
And not just any wine!
We're absolutely delighted to feature exclusive Celebrity Cruises wines at this year's Chamber Celebration of the Stars: Our Enchanted Forest! 🌲✨
Thanks to the incredible generosity of Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises, every gala table will feature TWO bottles of exceptional wine — one red and one white — from the renowned Jackson Family Wines collection!
🍷 And here's what makes them extra special: These wines are exclusively available aboard Celebrity Cruises! But for one magical evening, we're bringing that experience ashore, just for YOU!
✨ An enchanted forest, extraordinary food, exceptional wines, and an evening celebrating the very best of Ketchikan. What's not to love?
🎟️ Tables and tickets are selling FAST, so don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable evening!
🌟 Celebration of the Stars: Our Enchanted Forest
📅 Saturday, November 7
📍 Ted Ferry Civic Center
Because celebrating our community deserves a little magic…and perhaps another glass of wine! 🍷🌲✨
Reserve your seats at KetchikanChamber.com!
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First City Council on Cancer❤️ A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING EVENT SPONSORS! ❤️
We are incredibly grateful to the local businesses and organizations who have stepped up to support our Chair-ity Auction & Dinner!
A special thank you to:
❤️ Coastal Realty – Alaska Group�
💙 Alaska IBEW Local 1547�
⚡ First City Electric, LLC�
🌿 Island Pharmacy�
🧡 JAG Ketchikan�
🩵 PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical
Your generosity and support help make this event possible and, most importantly, help us continue supporting local cancer patients with travel expenses for their cancer care.
It truly takes a community to make a difference, and we are so thankful to have such incredible businesses and organizations standing behind our mission. Thank you for helping us make a difference right here in our community! 🫶
Please join us in showing these sponsors some love and supporting the businesses that support First City Council on Cancer!
🎟️ Chair-ity Auction & Dinner�
📅 October 10, 2026�
📍 Ted Ferry Civic Center�
🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM
Together, we can make a difference. ❤️
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Ketchikan Wellness CoalitionLast night we held our 2026 Ketchikan Kapamilya Gala Ted Ferry Civic Center. The evening included delicious food catered by Meng and Ging’s, performances by Magsayawan Ketchikan, local talented singers, a fabulous fashion show, and recognizing the recipients of the Ktn Kapamilya Awards!
Audience members included our
-GINTO sponsors: PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center and Tongass Federal Credit Union
-PILAK sponsor: Ward Cove Dock Group
-Community Allies like Ketchikan Indian Community and Tribal Health Clinic - KIC, Community Connections,Houghtaling Elementary
Plus ALL those who just love  being in welcoming space that celebrates a culture that is thriving in our community.
Congratulations to our gala award recipients:
+++DAN MAGNO+++
Diane Gubatayao Emerging Young Leader Award
+++COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS+++
Clara Diaz Resilience Award
+++ANGELO CRUZ+++
+++MICHAEL FEBRERO+++
of Ketchikan Pinoy Basketball League
KWC’s Kabayanihan Award
The event theme of “Roots that Unite Us - Ripples that Connect Us” was a perfect reflection of the evening❤️ Maraming Salamat for sharing  in our celebration!!
Dont forget to share your event photos by tagging and Ketchikan Wellness Coalition!
The gala is held in October for Filipino American history month and Philippine indigenous peoples month!
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Ketchikan Daily NewsDan Sullivan speaks at Southeast Conference
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan speaks during the 2026 Southeast Alaska Economic Summit at the Ted Ferry Civic Center on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. Staff photo by Christopher Mullen
Read on ketchikandailynews.comKetchikan Daily NewsGubernatorial candidates at Southeast Conference
Governor candidates, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, Dave Bronson and Treg Taylor answer questions during the Gubernatorial Forum at the 2026 Southeast Alaska Economic Summit at the Ted Ferry Civic Center on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. Staff photo by Christopher Mullen
Read on ketchikandailynews.comKetchikan Daily NewsThomas Brooks
Thomas Brooks performs 'Believer' during the dress rehearsal of the 2026 Divas and Divos show at the Ted Ferry Civic Center on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Staff photo by Christopher Mullen
Read on ketchikandailynews.comKetchikan Daily NewsLala Harding
Laia Harding performs 'W.I.T.C.H' during the dress rehearsal of the 2026 Divas and Divos show at the Ted Ferry Civic Center on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Staff photo by Christopher Mullen
Read on ketchikandailynews.comKetchikan Daily NewsSarah Short and James Vincent
During the opening number, Sarah Short kidnaps James Vincent during the dress rehearsal of the 2026 Divas and Divos show at the Ted Ferry Civic Center on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Staff photo by Christopher Mullen
Read on ketchikandailynews.comKetchikan Daily NewsDress up
Serge Balliff performs '8 Bit Opera' during the dress rehearsal of the 2026 Divas and Divos show at the Ted Ferry Civic Center on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Staff photo by Christopher Mullen
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KRBDSoutheast Conference kicks off in Ketchikan
Southeast Conference’s annual economic summit kicked off in Ketchikan on Tuesday. (Hunter Morrison/KRBD) Southeast Conference’s annual economic summit kicked off Tuesday morning at the Ted Ferry Civic Center in Ketchikan. Industry heads, state employees and tribal entities are set to discuss Southeast Alaska issues ranging from housing, to fishing, to timber during the three-day conference. Following a welcome address, representatives from Southeast Conference, the Alaska Municipal League and the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska discussed the state of the region. All highlighted the importance of working collaboratively to advance the region’s needs. “I think we’re a very resilient region,” said Tlingit & Haida President Richard Peterson on Tuesday. “I think we’re in better shape because of our partnerships, and as we continue to work together, we will get through whatever hard times we’re facing.” Peterson talked about the need for tribal consultation when regional decisions are made. He also spoke about Alaska’s upcoming gubernatorial election and the importance of voting. The conference hosted a gubernatorial forum with four candidates on Tuesday. Nils Andreassen from the Alaska Municipal League, which services municipalities around the state, also talked about the resiliency of Southeast Alaska. But he said despite the strengths of the region, there also needs to be a more concerted effort to address affordability, livability and sustainability. He said that will require hard conversations. “There is a lot of work to do to make sure that this is a region where people want to be and can afford to stay, and ultimately will be here for generations to come,” Andreassen said. Speakers also spotlighted challenges the region faces. Southeast Conference Board President and Juneau City Manager Katie Koester said one of the biggest challenges for Southeast Alaska is natural disasters. She said partnering with state and tribal entities can help mitigate disasters, like Juneau’s annual glacial outburst flooding. Koester said another regional challenge is aging infrastructure, which she said will require a lot of state investment. But, she said the region’s number one challenge is its aging population. “This issue of aging demographics and slowly losing our population, just is, you know, death by a thousand cuts,” Koester said. “It’s something that needs to be the number one issue that we address as a region because we don’t have a future if we don’t have our children.” She said shifting populations affect everything from schools to housing to job opportunities. Panelists also talked about what they hope to get out of Alaska’s next governor. They mentioned increased investment in state government, more focus on island communities, and a governor who isn’t going to sue Alaskans over tribal sovereignty. Southeast Conference will run through Thursday in Ketchikan. Hunter Morrison is a Report for America corps member for KRBD. Your donation to match our RFA grant helps keep him writing stories like this one. Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution.
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