Prince of Wales-Hyder Phone Directory

The Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area phone directory covers contacts for courts, law enforcement, and public services across a cluster of island and mainland communities in Southeast Alaska. This is an unorganized borough with no borough government, which means many services come directly from state agencies or from the small city governments in communities like Craig, Klawock, and Thorne Bay. The Ketchikan court handles judicial matters for this area, and the Alaska State Troopers provide law enforcement from their Klawock post. This phone directory gathers the numbers you need so you can reach the right office on the first call instead of being passed from one agency to another.

Prince of Wales-Hyder Law Enforcement Contacts

The Alaska State Troopers maintain a post in Klawock that serves the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. The Klawock post address is PO Box 1277, Klawock, AK 99921. The phone number is (907) 826-2918. The fax is (907) 826-2919. For emergencies anywhere in the census area, dial 911.

Several communities in the area have municipal police departments. Craig has its own police department that handles calls within city limits. Klawock also has local law enforcement. For areas outside city limits, the troopers are the primary response agency. Response times can vary depending on which community you are in and whether the trooper is already on another call in a different part of the island.

Criminal background checks go through the Alaska Department of Public Safety, Criminal Records and Identification Bureau at 5700 East Tudor Road in Anchorage, phone 907-269-5767. A name-based criminal history report costs $20 for the first copy and $5 for additional copies. Walk-in hours are 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays. Email requests go to dps.criminal.records@alaska.gov.

Phone Directory for Prince of Wales-Hyder Courts

The Ketchikan court serves judicial matters for the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. The Ketchikan Courthouse is at 415 Main Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901. Customer service is at (907) 225-3195. Since the courthouse is in Ketchikan, which requires a ferry or flight from Prince of Wales Island, telephonic hearings are commonly used.

Record requests can be sent by fax or email to the Ketchikan court. The Alaska Court System CourtView tool lets you search case records for free online. You can look up cases by name or case number. For filing, agencies and attorneys use TrueFiling for most criminal, civil, and small claims documents.

Weekend arraignments are at 10:30 a.m. with the courthouse closed to the public. You can access these by phone at 1-888-788-0099, Meeting ID 923 853 3061.

Prince of Wales-Hyder Public Records Phone Numbers

Since the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has no borough government, public records requests go to the specific agency that holds the record you need. For court records, contact the Ketchikan court. For state records, contact the relevant state agency. Individual city governments in Craig, Klawock, Thorne Bay, and other communities maintain their own local records.

The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295 gives you the right to inspect and copy public records from any state or local agency. Agencies must respond within a reasonable time. The regulations at 2 AAC 96 lay out the specific deadlines and response rules. Fees may apply for extensive requests that take more than five person-hours per month.

Communities in the census area include Klawock, Craig, Thorne Bay, Coffman Cove, Hollis, Hydaburg, Hyder, Metlakatla, Naukati Bay, and Port Protection. Each incorporated community has its own clerk or administrator who can help with local records.

Property Records in Prince of Wales-Hyder

Property records are maintained through the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Recorder's Office at 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 900, Anchorage, AK 99501, phone 907-269-8899. Search recorded documents online for free through the Alaska Land Records Information System.

Recording fees are $20 for the first page and $5 for each additional page. Certified copies cost $5 for certification plus copy fees. Land ownership on Prince of Wales Island includes a mix of state, federal, Sealaska Corporation, and individual Alaska Native allotment lands. The U.S. Forest Service manages much of the Tongass National Forest land on the island. For questions about specific parcels, contact DNR or the relevant land management agency.

State Phone Numbers for Prince of Wales-Hyder

The screenshot below shows the Alaska Court System website where you can find court directories and case search tools for the Prince of Wales-Hyder area.

Use this site to look up the Ketchikan court phone number, filing instructions, and CourtView case search.

The Alaska state portal lists all state departments with their main numbers. The Bureau of Vital Statistics in Juneau handles birth and death certificates at 907-465-3391. The Division of Elections handles voter registration. You can register online at voterregistration.alaska.gov. The Alaska Directory of State Officials lists contacts for every department and division.

The Alaska Sex Offender Registry is free to search online through the Department of Public Safety website. No account is needed. You can search by name, community, or zip code.

Nearby Area Phone Directories

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough is the closest neighbor and provides court services for the Prince of Wales-Hyder area. The Wrangell City and Borough is to the north along the Inside Passage. The Petersburg Borough is further north. Each has its own phone directory page with local contacts for courts, government offices, and law enforcement.

The Inter-Island Ferry Authority operates a ferry between Ketchikan and Hollis on Prince of Wales Island. This is one of the main ways to travel between the island and the Ketchikan Gateway Borough where the courthouse is located.

Tips for Using the Phone Directory

Since Prince of Wales-Hyder has no borough government, figuring out which office to call can take some work. For court matters, always start with the Ketchikan court at (907) 225-3195. For law enforcement, the trooper post in Klawock at (907) 826-2918 is the first call for areas outside city limits. For matters within Craig or Klawock city limits, try the local police first.

Each community on Prince of Wales Island has its own local government with a city clerk or administrator. These local offices handle permits, utility accounts, and local ordinances. If you need a specific city record, call that city's office directly. For state-level records like criminal history reports, vital records, or property documents, the state agencies listed on this page handle those requests from Anchorage or Juneau. Phone, fax, and email are the standard ways to contact these offices from the island.

Prince of Wales Island has an internal road system that connects many of its communities. Craig, Klawock, Thorne Bay, and Hollis are connected by paved and gravel roads. This makes it easier to visit offices in person compared to many other parts of rural Alaska. The Inter-Island Ferry from Hollis to Ketchikan runs on a regular schedule and is the main connection to the court in Ketchikan.