Author: Leila Kheiry

Christmas Boat Parade set for Sunday afternoon

From Peninsula Point, the Christmas Boat Parade will head south toward downtown Ketchikan. It will continue on to Saxman, then boats will turn around and come back to downtown Ketchikan.

Ward, Templin reappointed to state boards

The governor’s office announced new appointments to state boards this week, and two area residents were on the list.

Video: Ketchikan Creek

Here’s a little video from Saturday, when there was quite a bit of flooding in Ketchikan following about 13 inches of rain in five days. This was shot on Freeman Street next to Ketchikan Creek, and you can see just how close the creek water was to the road.

City Council set to wrap up budget deliberations

The Council will vote on the city and KPU budgets, a seasonal sales tax, increasing the sales tax cap, and rate hikes for water and wastewater.

Gubernatorial candidate Byron Mallot visits

Democratic candidate for governor Byron Mallott swung through Ketchikan on Wednesday. The Yakutat Native leader met with various community groups, and stopped by the KRBD radio station for an interview with local media representatives.