Author: Leila Kheiry

Lawsuit funding approved by a narrow margin

Mayor Dave Kiffer was home sick, but phoned in to the meeting in order to break the tie vote.

KVB talks new ad, upcoming tourist season

In 2013, Ketchikan broke its previous record for visitors, but the numbers might be down a bit this coming season.

Cell-phone GPS helps searchers find lost hiker

A 77-year-old man from Nevada was found in good condition late Monday night after an all-night search in the Ward Lake area.

Seasonal tax repealed; SSRAA eyes hatchery

A seasonal sales tax increase approved by the Ketchikan City Council last week was reconsidered and repealed Thursday, in favor of a year-round sales tax.

Assembly files lawsuit, gets Fairbanks support

On Monday, the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly will consider appropriating another $150,000 toward a lawsuit, filed this week against the State of Alaska. In the meantime, a Fairbanks lawmaker and the Fairbanks newspaper express support for the effort.