Author: Leila Kheiry

Planning efforts continue for waterfront promenade

A 1.3-mile path along downtown Ketchikan’s waterfront has been slowly taking shape over many years.

Shelters, benches and walkways eyed for Berths 1 and 2

Construction on the third phase of the multi-year Berths 1 and 2 renovation project has begun. In the meantime, the City of Ketchikan is kicking off planning and design efforts for the fourth and final phase.

State boosts winter highway maintenance

Ketchikan officials were ready for the weekend’s snowy and icy streets. And one agency added staff and hours to keep roads driveable.

City official proposes selling Whitman to SEAPA

Ketchikan City Manager Karl Amylon wants to sell the Whitman Lake hydroelectric dam project to the Southeast Alaska Power Agency.

Proposed downtown rain gauge sparks conversation

The city averages about 150 inches of rain annually, and has approached 200 in recent memory. It seems only fitting that we have a public rain gauge to measure — and show off — how much precipitation we get each year.