Author: Leila Kheiry

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.

Flags to be lowered for former Rep. Marty Farrell

Gov. Sean Parnell has ordered state flags lowered to half-staff on Thursday in honor of former State Rep. Martin “Marty” Farrell, who died at age 82 on Jan. 25 in Portland, Ore.

Assembly supports federal help for hospital

A resolution in support of a request for $20 million in federal funds for Ketchikan Medical Center’s planned renovation project passed in a split vote during Monday’s Borough Assembly meeting.

‘Corporate Records’ mailing a scam?

The Consumer Protection Unit of the Alaska Attorney General’s Office is warning business owners about an entity called “Corporate Records Service” with an address in Ketchikan.

Cessnun picked for Top 40 Under 40 honor

Katherine Cessnun, Clinic Dietitian and Manager of Nutrition Services at PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center has been chosen by the Alaska Journal of Commerce as one of this year’s Top Forty under 40.