KTKN

09/14/2026

Ketchikan shows up for locals. Now it’s your turn to show up for them.

Nominations for Best of Ketchikan are underway, and we want to hear from you! Who’s the local business you always recommend? The organization doing great work? The person who goes the extra mile and deserves some recognition?

Best of Ketchikan is about celebrating the people and places that make this community what it is. Take a minute, make your nominations, and help make sure your favorites are in the running.

Nominate now at

For information about custom voting pages contact us at (907) 775-5030 No purchase is necessary for any business or organization to participate in Best of Ketchikan. Participation, nominations, voting and recognition are not dependent on purchasing advertising. Advertising and promotional packages a...

09/13/2026

A little progress to share from Ketchikan.

We’re upgrading equipment, keeping up with ongoing maintenance, and beginning a full refresh of the Ketchikan Media Center, starting with the exterior walls you see here.

There’s plenty left to do. At Alaska First Media, we’re taking it step by step and putting the time and resources into giving our stations and the people behind them what they need to do their best work.

A big thank-you to our incredible Ketchikan team, led by General Manager Brittany Rickard. They keep things moving every day while all this work happens around them, and we’re grateful for the care they put into these stations and this community.

We also really want to thank Matt and his team at Brighter Days for their great work on the building. We highly recommend them! You can reach them at 907-617-2218.

And to everyone who listens to KTKN, Gateway 106, and KFMJ or supports us through their local business: thank you. We’ll keep you posted as the work continues.

09/11/2026

Now it’s your turn to celebrate your favorite local business!

Nominations for Best of Ketchikan are underway, and we want to hear from you! Who’s the local business you always recommend? The organization doing great work? The person who goes the extra mile and deserves some recognition?

Best of Ketchikan is about celebrating the people and places that make this community what it is. Take a minute, make your nominations, and help make sure your favorites are in the running.

Nominate now at

For information about custom voting pages contact us at (907) 775-5030 No purchase is necessary for any business or organization to participate in Best of Ketchikan. Participation, nominations, voting and recognition are not dependent on purchasing advertising. Advertising and promotional packages a...

09/11/2026

It was Tuesday, September 11th, 2001.
Across America, people were getting ready for work. Children were heading to school. Morning television shows were on. The sky over New York was clear and blue.

Then, at 8:46 a.m., American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

Seventeen minutes later, a second plane struck the South Tower.

A seemingly ordinary Tuesday morning had become a moment America would never forget.

Twenty-five years later, we remember where we were. We remember what we felt. And most importantly, we remember those who never came home.

09/01/2026

Ketchikan shows up for locals!. That’s what Best of Ketchikan is all about. Beginning September 1st, you can nominate the local businesses, organizations and people who make a difference in your everyday life beginning tomorrow. Think about who you count on, who you recommend, and who deserves a little extra recognition this year.
TheBestOfKetchikan.com

08/30/2026

The countdown is on. Best of Ketchikan nominations begin September 1st. From favorite restaurants and shops to trusted services and hometown standouts, this is your chance to recognize the people and businesses that make Ketchikan feel like home. Start making your list now.
TheBestOfKetchikan.com

08/29/2026

Who deserves to be called one of Ketchikan’s best? On September 1st, nominations officially open for Best of Ketchikan. Think about the businesses that know your name, the people who always show up, and the places you’re proud to recommend. Your nomination is a simple way to say, “Thank you for being part of our community.”
TheBestOfKetchikan.com

08/28/2026

Ketchikan, get ready to celebrate the people, places and businesses that make this community special. Best of Ketchikan nominations open September 1st. Start thinking about the local favorites you trust, recommend and appreciate. This is your chance to help them get the recognition they deserve.