Author: Leila Kheiry

SEAPA board delays action on streamlining report

The board of directors for the Southeast Alaska Power Agency opted to delay action on a report calling for streamlining operations at SEAPA’s two hydroelectric dams.

Whitman grant agreement on Assembly agenda

A draft grant agreement is on the Borough Assembly’s agenda Monday, paving the way for the Ketchikan Gateway Borough to transfer $2.5 million to the City of Ketchikan for the Whitman Lake hydroelectric project.

Governor’s budget: About $14M for HD33

Gov. Sean Parnell warned Ketchikan when he visited recently that his budget would reflect a lower level of spending than previous years, and he wasn’t kidding.

Board approves 5 new goals, updated curriculum

The Ketchikan School Board unanimously approved five board goals Wednesday, as well as updated curriculum for district art and music programs.

Hemlock trees show sawfly infestation damage

Boaters may have noticed gray, dead-looking trees on islands north of Ketchikan. Like other parts of Southeast Alaska in recent years, Western hemlock trees on those islands are suffering a sawfly infestation. But U.S. Forest Service officials say it’s normal, and not a cause for concern.