Hyder
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Atmospheric river could drop 3 to 5 inches of rain on southern Southeast in a day
Southern Southeast could get 3 to 5 inches of rain in a day starting Thursday. Rivers may hit the tops of their banks. Mariners: check those bilge pumps.
by Alaska News4d ago2 min read
Ketchikan lost jobs in 2025 as Southeast Alaska set employment and wage records, report says
Southeast Alaska hit record jobs and wages in 2025. Ketchikan went the other way, losing 23 jobs even as its wages rose 5%, a new regional report says.
by Walter AlaskaNews5d ago2 min read
Alaska will spend up to $250,000 studying a ferry terminal in Hyder
Alaska wants to study a ferry terminal for a town of 41 people. The reason is Canada: Hyder's road runs south through B.C., and Prince Rupert may not last.
by Walter AlaskaNews3w ago2 min read
Glacial outburst flood destroys 100 feet of Fish Creek bear platform near Hyder
A glacial outburst flood destroyed over 100 feet of the Fish Creek Wildlife Observation Site platform near Hyder, forcing the Forest Service to close the bear and salmon viewing facility.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Heat advisory in effect for Ketchikan, Hyder, and Annette Island until 7 PM
Heat advisory in effect for Ketchikan, Hyder, and Annette Island until 7 PM tonight as temperatures approach 80 degrees, unusual for Southeast Alaska.
by Alaska News2mo ago1 min read
Salmon River near Hyder still rising; road to Canada at risk
A glacial outburst flood is pushing the Salmon River higher near Hyder, threatening the community's only overland road out. Crest timing remains uncertain.
by Maggie AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min read
A glacier-dammed lake is emptying into the Salmon River near Hyder
A glacier-dammed lake above Hyder is draining out the bottom of the Salmon Glacier, swelling the Salmon River and threatening the Premier road — like it has almost every summer since 1961.
by Maggie AlaskaNews3mo ago2 min read
Ketchikan House race pits utility incumbent against borough assembly challenger
Ketchikan has a race on its hand with a last minute filing
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read