Author: Maria Dudzak

Ketchikan sets May weather records

Ketchikan set weather records last month. May 2015 is officially the driest May on record with only 0.68 inches of rain recorded in the First City. The average temperature was above normal by 1.1 degrees.

Assembly talks library funding and taxes

The Borough’s contribution toward funding of the Ketchikan Public Library led to lively discussion at Monday night’s Assembly meeting. A portion of the Borough’s non-area wide tax is used to help fund the city-owned library.

Teen leads salmon derby

After two weekends of fishing, 14-year-old Duseigneur Paolo remains on top in the Ketchikan CHARR King Salmon Derby. Paolo caught his 40.3 pound king on Memorial Day.

Marijuana committee discusses ban and zoning options

The Ad Hoc Marijuana Advisory Committee was updated on proposed state regulations of commercial pot sales and discussed ban options and zoning at its meeting Wednesday afternoon.

Small Business Competition for Southeast entrepreneurs

The deadline is fast approaching for the “Path to Prosperity” small business development competition. The program is sponsored by The Nature Conservancy and Haa Aani.