Category: Local News

NOAA awards contract for Ketchikan facility, paving way for research vessel to tie up at home port

by Eric Stone | Apr 7, 2021 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

“It’s good to finally get an important win,” Alaska Republican U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan said in a phone interview.

Marijuana tax extension introduced

by Maria Dudzak | Apr 7, 2021 | Local News | 0

Voters in Ketchikan may be asked this fall whether to extend a 5% sales tax on marijuana products....

For Ketchikan teachers and students, it’s been a tough school year on the mental health front

by Eric Stone | Apr 6, 2021 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

A science teacher worries about bringing the virus home. A high-achieving student worries about falling behind. Each says this school year has been exceptionally stressful.

New CDC cruise guidance seen as ‘unworkable’ for lines and some small port communities

by Eric Stone | Apr 5, 2021 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

Some are applauding Friday’s development. But others that say the requirements outlined in the new guidance aren’t practical for small coastal communities.

Assembly to explore education funding options

by Maria Dudzak | Apr 2, 2021 | Local News | 0

With Ketchikan’s education fund account running a deficit for several years, Ketchikan’s Borough...

Ketchikan hopes economic data and federal lobbyist will help it make up for millions in pandemic losses

by Eric Stone | Apr 2, 2021 | Local News | 0

Ketchikan’s city leaders will commit thousands of dollars to try and seek more pandemic relief from the federal government.

Ketchikan to consider hiring consulting firm and lobbyist as city seeks additional pandemic relief

by Eric Stone | Apr 1, 2021 | Local News | 0

Ketchikan’s City Council will consider Thursday whether to retain consultants and lobbyists to try and leverage more federal pandemic relief.

Ketchikan’s school board completes – but declines to release – evaluation of controversial superintendent

by Eric Stone | Mar 31, 2021 | Local News, Syndicated | 0

Ketchikan’s school board has completed its first regular evaluation of the school district’s chief administrator, who is facing accusations of racism from Ketchikan’s tribal leaders and some parents.