Ketchikan Daily News

The Ketchikan Daily News serves as the main daily newspaper for Ketchikan, Alaska, and has been in operation since 1934. Lew Williams, Jr. took on the role of managing editor in 1966 and was a prominent opinion columnist recognized throughout Alaska. His columns, which initially appeared in the Anchorage Times, were frequently featured in various Alaskan newspapers until his passing. Today, the paper is managed by his family, including his son, Lew Williams III, who is currently the mayor of Ketchikan.

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Borough and Bockhorsts settle lawsuit

1 week ago | ketchikandailynews.com | Scott Bowlen

A settlement agreement was signed Tuesday to conclude a lawsuit brought against the Ketchikan Gateway Borough by former Borough Manager Dan Bockhorst and Lindy Bockhorst. The lawsuit that was filed by the Bockhorsts in Ketchikan Superior Court on May 28 cited “multiple violations of Borough Code relating to the Borough’s FY26 budget process,” according to the settlement agreement that was signed Tuesday by the Bockhorsts and Borough Manager Ruben Duran.
SSRAA requests help with king salmon data collection

1 week ago | ketchikandailynews.com | Scott Bowlen

If you catch a king salmon at Herring Cove, the Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association would like to hear from you. The nonprofit organization — which operates the Whitman Lake Hatchery that releases about 700,000 king salmon at Herring Cove every year — has a new web-based catch reporting system that anglers can access via QR codes posted on new, bright-yellow signs placed at the Hole in the Wall harbor and shoreline access points at Herring Cove.
Flag Day: ‘No Kings’ protest gathers at federal building

1 week ago | ketchikandailynews.com | Scott Bowlen

Ketchikan’s version of the nationwide “No Kings” rally against a range actions taken by President Donald Trump brought about 300 participants to the sidewalks of Mill Street in front of the Federal Building and Whale Park early Saturday afternoon. The event, which started at 12 p.m. and began winding down after 1 p.m., was lively and peaceful, with long-time Ketchikan residents making up a sizable component of the crowd.
Borough Assembly approves FY 2026 budget

1 week ago | ketchikandailynews.com | Alex Abbeduto

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly on Monday unanimously approved a final version of the borough's budget for the fiscal year 2026 that ‪starts on July 1.‬Assembly Member Glenn Thompson was absent ‪from Monday night‬'s meeting.
Ketchikan Legion Post 3 goes 0-4 in opening weekend vs. Chugiak

1 week ago | ketchikandailynews.com | Richard Larson

The Ketchikan American Legion Post 3 baseball team finished its opening weekend winless against Chugiak Post 33, but Ketchikan got incrementally closer in each game, giving Chugiak its first real tests of the season in Games 3 and 4 before falling short on Saturday and Sunday at Norman Walker Field. After posting a 17-3 win on Friday, Chugiak won 13-1 in five innings in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday.
Flag Day: Unity group celebrates at Alder Park

1 week ago | ketchikandailynews.com | Scott Bowlen

A Ketchikan group that was organized in response to protest rallies that occurred earlier this year in downtown Ketchikan has held the first of what’s planned to be four community-building events. The “Unity for Community” Community Fest featured a barbecue, raffle, petition signing, a photo booth, yard games such as magnetic fishing and cornhole and a bouncy house for youths on Saturday afternoon at Alder Park on Bryant Street.
SSRAA requests help with data collection

2 weeks ago | ketchikandailynews.com | Scott Bowlen

If you catch a king salmon at Herring Cove, the Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association would like to hear from you. The nonprofit organization — which operates the Whitman Lake Hatchery that releases about 700,000 king salmon at Herring Cove every year — has a new web-based catch reporting system that anglers can access via QR codes posted on new, bright-yellow signs placed at the Hole in the Wall harbor and shoreline access points at Herring Cove.
Borough Assembly set for budget vote

2 weeks ago | ketchikandailynews.com | Scott Bowlen

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly on Monday will consider final approval of the borough’s budget for the fiscal year 2026 that starts on July 1. A staff presentation and public hearing will precede the Assembly’s consideration of the Ordinance 2070-Amended that would adopt the approximately $74.21 million budget.
Legion Post 3 begins season hosting Chugiak

2 weeks ago | ketchikandailynews.com | Scott Bowlen

American Legion baseball returns to Norman Walker Field on Friday when the hometown Ketchikan Post 3 squad hosts the visiting Chugiak team at the start of a four-game, three-day series that will launch the Post 3 season. This year’s Ketchikan team is managed by Andy Berntson, the longtime manager of the Ketchikan High School Kings baseball team. Berntson said Thursday that the 2025 team has a core of 12 full-time players, with a couple more mixing in during the three homestands on the schedule.
Ships arrive at full capacity,;other aspects of tourism a little off

2 weeks ago | ketchikandailynews.com | Alex DeMarban

Alaska tourism operators say the season seems a little off after years of strong growth in the industry, with some operators seeing evidence that the Trump administration’s confrontational approach to international relations is complicating the picture. Some are reporting slightly slower bookings among international and independent travelers this summer. But the cruise ships, which are booked well in advance and bring most visitors to the state, are arriving at full capacity.