Author: Leila Kheiry

PNWER reps make quick stop in Ketchikan

Representatives from the Pacific Northwest Economic Region – or PNWER – breezed through Ketchikan on their way to the group’s annual conference, which was in Anchorage this year.

Schulte announced as new campus director

Priscilla Schulte announced her new position as Director of the University of Alaska Southeast Ketchikan campus during last week’s Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting.

Locals comment on newest Gravina Access study

Some were pro-bridge and others were no-bridge. The deadline for comments is Aug. 13th.

School Board talks donation transparency

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough School Board met in regular session last night. During the lightly attended meeting, the Board addressed financial transparency and other issues in preparation for the upcoming school year.

DEC rep defends wastewater law

A representative from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation visited Ketchikan today. In a talk with local business leaders, she outlined how this year’s changes to cruise ship wastewater dumping rules were not as harmful as some had feared.