Author: Ed Schoenfeld

Canada rejects transboundary mine permit protest

An Alaska environmental group has lost its appeal of a large Canadian mining project planned for northeast of Ketchikan.

Business leaders call for medical-bill transparency

Ketchikan business leaders are calling on the city’s medical providers to share more information about their bills. It’s part of a larger discussion that’s attracting attention around the state and nation.

State ferry Taku won’t become a hotel

The state ferry Taku is not hip enough for Portland. A company based there that submitted the winning bid earlier this fall withdrew. The new top bidder is from Dubai.

Ketchikan city budget proposal called status quo

The Ketchikan City Council got its first look at next year’s municipal budget Monday night. During...

Assembly OKs search for full-time attorney

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough will hire a full-time, in-house attorney to replace Scott Brandt-Erichsen, who is stepping down. Members considered contracting legal work out.