Author: Sydney Dauphinais

In a special meeting Saturday, the Ketchikan City Council selected Glen Adams to oversee municipal government operations.

Public comment is accepted until May 15.

It includes a cut of over 50 staff members and the closure of two schools in an effort to cut back on costs and pay back millions in debt. 

Two tribal groups are asking the Federal Subsistence Board to reverse Ketchikan’s rural designation, which went into effect last year. The board will decide this week if the request meets the criteria for a full consideration process.

Many respondents said they think tourism will affect fishing and hunting competition, exposure to health risks, and marine pollution.