Danelle Kelly

The Ketchikan City Council during a regular meeting Thursday will consider holding an executive session to authorize the terms of employment with Abner Hoage and to give direction to city staff regarding those terms. Hoage was chosen during the regular Council meeting held on May 21 to fill the vacant Ketchikan city/Ketchikan Public Utilities manager position.

Revilla High School’s class of 2026 turns their tassels after receiving their diplomas during the graduation celebration at the Ted Ferry Civic Center on Wednesday. Staff photo by Christopher Mullen

The Ketchikan City Council during a regular meeting Thursday held an executive session near the meeting’s start to review and discuss the terms of employment with Abner Hoage. Hoage was

From left, Shawna Seibel, Jess Berto, Devyn Sader, Bella Roberts, Grace Jackson, Christina Hughes, Emilee Schultz, Sophia Murray, Braidyn Young and Paige Avila rehearse a dance piece that will be included in the Andiamo Dance Company's upcoming Synergy performance. Photo by Collette Rhein.

During the last hour of the Ketchikan City Council meeting, Council members voted unanimously to defer a decision for one year about a proposal to enter into a $290,000 contract with PND Engineers Inc. for a 30% design that would expand Berth 1.

Right, Rob Hansen of Team Seasmoke raises his hands, celebrating the completion of the Race to Alaska in the Thomas Basin Boat Harbor in 2023. Staff photo by Christopher Mullen

In this scene from the documentary film “Bridging Our Stories,” Alma Manabat Parker, foreground, dances with T'Boli cultural bearer Lyn Buti in the Philippines. This image is a still shot from the film by Rafael Bitanga

The Ketchikan City Council during a regular meeting Thursday will consider approving an employment agreement between the City of Ketchikan and Abner Hoage. Hoage was chosen during the regular Council meeting held on May 21 to fill the vacant city/Ketchikan Public Utilities manager position.

The Ketchikan City Council during a regular meeting Thursday will consider approving an employment agreement between the City of Ketchikan and Abner Hoage. Hoage was chosen during the regular Council

The Ketchikan City Council during a regular meeting Thursday approved in a 4-3 vote an employment agreement between the City of Ketchikan and Abner Hoage. Hoage was chosen during the