Borough assembly to consider winter warming shelter for …
Sep 16, 2024 · The White Cliff building, where Ketchikan Gateway Borough and School Board meetings are held, is seen on July 19, 2024. (Michael Fanelli/KRBD) The Ketchikan Borough assembly will discuss a proposal to help fund a warming shelter this winter for the island’s homeless population during their regular meeting Monday night.
Borough Assembly bids EchoHawk farewell, swears in Palmer and …
Oct 15, 2024 · The Ketchikan Gateway Borough municipal election results have been solidified and new members of the Borough Assembly sworn in. During a short pair of special meetings Monday night, the Borough Assembly unanimously voted to certify the results of …
Bailey and Arnold file for vacated Borough Assembly seat
Dec 11, 2024 · In this 2019 file photo, the seal of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough is shown on display in the borough assembly chambers. (Eric Stone/KRBD) There are currently two candidates running to fill an open seat on the Ketchikan Borough Assembly. The seat was vacated by Jeremy Bynum, who resigned earlier ...
Borough Clerk Kacie Paxton named Citizen of the Year
Nov 15, 2024 · Kacie Paxton and her team after accepting the “Citizen of the Year” Award at the Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce’s “Celebration of the Stars” event. From L to R: KPU Sales, Marketing, Video & Business Division Manager Kim Simpson, Ketchikan Gateway Borough Clerk Kacie Paxton, Borough Clerk’s Office staff Danielle Freeman, and Nicole ...
Bynum steps down from Ketchikan Assembly as he prepares to …
Dec 4, 2024 · The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly accepted the resignation of member Jeremy Bynum on Monday, as he prepares to represent House District 1 in the state legislature. Before the members voted to accept his resignation, they took turns reflecting on his time on the assembly and voicing appreciation for his commitment to the role.
Cleanup efforts begin, crews assess further risk after fatal …
Aug 27, 2024 · The City and Borough are asking evacuees who need to enter their homes to notify the Ketchikan Emergency Operations Center at (907) 228-2383 before returning to the area. The emergency shelter at Ketchikan High School remains open and is staffed with medical personnel and fully stocked with food, bedding, and other necessities.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough will consider property tax cut this year
Mar 14, 2024 · Ketchikan Gateway Borough Mayor Rodney Dial delivered a State of the Borough address at the Cape Fox Lodge on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. (Michael Fanelli/KRBD) The Ketchikan Gateway Borough will consider reducing property taxes this year, and is working to expand the airport and recreation center, according to Borough Mayor Rodney Dial.
Borough grants Ketchikan School District additional funding
May 22, 2024 · The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly voted on Monday to approve the school district’s budget with the full spending authority, but only part of the actual funding requested. That included about $3.1 million out of a potential $5.5 million from the portion of the local education fund that the borough has discretion in how to spend.
Ketchikan leaders issue disaster declaration for South Tongass fire
Apr 12, 2024 · The Ketchikan Gateway Borough said in a written statement that emergency services have continued thanks to help from other local and regional agencies. But losing a fire station and equipment is still a “significant impact.” The disaster declaration opens the borough up to emergency assistance and funding from both FEMA and the state.
Ketchikan library’s advisory board will vote on more book ... - KRBD
Jan 5, 2024 · Clouds hang low in the air behind the Ketchikan Public Library. (Eric Stone/KRBD) The Ketchikan Public Library will again see challenges over whether several books should remain on its shelves in 2024, after a year of controversy surrounding book bans last year. The library advisory board will take up the issue Jan. 10.