Author: Leila Kheiry

Arctic Prowler unveiled at Ketchikan shipyard

A new fishing vessel was christened on Saturday at Ketchikan’s shipyard assembly hall.

City Council warned of ‘painful’ budget cuts

City Manager Karl Amylon gave a preview of the upcoming city budget process, and said he’s planning $1.4 to $1.8 million in cuts.

Sales tax holiday on Borough Assembly agenda

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly will meet a half-hour earlier than usual on Monday in order to certify local election results, and swear in re-elected Assembly Members Alan Bailey and Bill Rotecki.

Ward Lake barricade taken down before protest starts

The federal government shutdown has closed national parks and recreation areas across the United States. Even in Ketchikan, the Forest Service closed a popular site, but not for long.

POW election results

Here is a look at unofficial results for races on Prince of Wales Island. Canvass boards meet this week to count absentee and question ballots and to certify elections. In some cases there may be runoff races.