Author: Maria Dudzak

Forrester tells about catching the winning king

Rick Forrester tells what it was like catching the prize-winning fish in the 2014 Ketchikan CHARR King Salmon Derby.

Assembly hears from public on library funding

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly on Monday met to reconsider its decision to cut its share of funding for the Ketchikan Public Library. Due to an error only comment was taken. The assembly will vote on the issue Friday.

Man threatens to shoot pedestrians forcing road closure

After receiving a phone call from a man threatening to shoot a pedestrian, Ketchikan police closed off a section of Schoenbar Road and evacuated the Recreation Center early this morning while trying to negotiate the man’s surrender.

Fowler inducted into UPS Circle of Honor

Ketchikan resident and United Parcel Service driver Tom Fowler has been accident-free for 25 years. He’s the first Alaskan to join the UPS Circle of Honor.

Forrester apparent salmon derby winner

Rick Forrester appears to be the unofficial winner of the Ketchikan CHARR King Salmon Derby. Forrester caught the prize-winning fish the first weekend of the derby and never lost the lead.