Sydney Dauphinais, KRBD - Ketchikan

The proposal includes clear cutting primarily old growth surrounding a historic site. Tribes in the region are speaking out.

Two tribal groups are asking the Federal Subsistence Board to reverse Ketchikan’s rural designation, which went into effect last year. The board will decide this week if the request meets the criteria for a full consideration process.

Secure Rural Schools payments go to municipalities with large amounts of untaxed federal land.