Author: Leila Kheiry

City Council rejects seasonal sales tax

The City of Ketchikan’s sales tax structure will stay the same year round following Thursday’s Ketchikan City Council meeting.

Utility work to close downtown street Sunday

The City of Ketchikan Public Works Department will close the corner of Front and Mill streets downtown to all traffic from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday for utility work.

DOT kicks off downtown road reconstruction project

In about four years, the state Department of Transportation plans to tear up and rebuild Ketchikan’s primary downtown corridor.

Roller Derby catching on in Alaska’s First City

A new sport is gaining interest in Ketchikan. The Rainforest Rollergirls Roller Derby League has been holding practices since November, and has attracted about 40 participants.

Seasonal sales tax on City Council agenda

A Ketchikan City Council member wants the city to establish a seasonally adjusted sales tax to take advantage of the influx of summer visitors. The Council will consider Matt Olsen’s suggestion during Thursday’s regular meeting.