Author Archives: Maria Dudzak

In June, Ketchikan City voters will decide whether to approve $5 million in bonds to fund harbor projects. If passed, that money can be used to leverage matching grant funds from the state and other agencies. That according to… more

Ketchikan School Board Member John Harrington resigned Wednesday night, citing conflict between his style and that of other board members.  Harrington’s resignation came after the board discussed modifications to the School District Budget, including whether adding $200,000 to the school… more

During a lengthy meeting interrupted by a power outage, the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly Monday night discussed the Borough and School District budgets. The Assembly also returned a tidelands ordinance to the Planning Department and approved a tax holiday. … more

No one was injured when a caterpillar forklift working on Berth 2 tipped over, leaving the crane bucket suspended over the downtown Ketchikan dock. The incident happened at about 4:30 Friday afternoon.
Bob Berto, manager of Southeast Stevedoring,… more

About 40 people gathered on the Alaska Fish House Dock in Ketchikan Friday evening (May 4th) for the annual Blessing of the Fleet.  The event is an opportunity to celebrate the upcoming fishing season as well as remember those lost… more

The Ketchikan City Council Thursday night took steps to move forward on the Whitman Lake Hydroelectric Project. The council also approved reinstating the School Resource Officer Program, looked toward remodeling City Hall, and voted in favor of purchasing iPads to… more