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 Threat to A Valuable Beach By Eric Muench - We all need to be aware of a threat to a valued and historically used area known as Coast Guard Beach. It is the longest stretch of sandy beach close to the Ketchikan road system. The land is owned by The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, so it belongs to us all. - More...
Thursday - October 07, 2010
What's another $17.5 million By Charles Edwardson - Your vote does count even here. In Ketchikan less than 1,500 people decided to put the rest of us in debt for 17.5 million dollars. I can't express my disappointment enough. - More...
Thursday - October 07, 2010
Vague statements and catchy sound bites By Tony Hann - Before selecting which City and Borough candidates to vote for, please take a few moments to find out what their overall political philosophy is. - More...
Monday - October 04, 2010
RE: NO MORE BONDS UNTIL WE PAY THE OLD ONES OFF By Cindi Davis - Chas, when are you going to run for office? You will have my vote! Your common sense approach is just what we need...here in Ketchikan as well as in the state and federal government. It is a basic principle that anyone coming out of the Great Depression or the WWII era would agree with: YOU DON'T SPEND MONEY YOU DON'T HAVE. - More...
Monday - October 04, 2010
Signs By Mary and Tom Schulz - Even though a "Vote for Joe Miller" sign has been attached on a tree in front of our property at the intersection of Pine and Forest Ave, we do not support him. A member of the Joe Miller campaign committee stated that it is their right to put the sign in that place on the tree because it is on the right of way. - More...
Monday - October 04, 2010
Questions for Mr. Miller and his supporters By Vicki Harsha - To the supporters of Joe Miller's campaign, can you respond to these questions? I have asked the campaign directly, but was told: "Thank you for contacting the Joe Miller for US Senate Campaign. Joe's goal is to respond to your message promptly but due to his busy travel schedule, your patience and understanding is appreciated." - More...
Monday - October 04, 2010
New Sidewalk in NewTown By Alan R.(Rudy) McGillvray -Isn't this interesting, Newtown is getting new sidewalks, wider, better marked, etc. But folks, have you looked at the power poles along Water St? The city obviously has enough money for new sidewalks but nothing for moving the power poles a little distance in or out of the traffic pattern. Has anyone but me noticed? - More...
Sunday PM - October 03, 2010
NO MORE BONDS UNTIL WE PAY THE OLD ONES OFF By Charles Edwardson - I am not in any way shape or form against libraries, fire stations. or fixing our sewer systems, any more than I am against a new ipod, a new car, new boat, some new tools, all of which would improve my life and enable me to keep up with the times, so let's just save the shocked indignation, I simply cannot afford those items. - More...
Sunday PM - October 03, 2010
Term Limits/Age Limits By Virginia E. Atkinson - For too long there has been politicians dying while still serving in office, whether i'ts Local, State or Federal, it's getting ridiculous that our Senators, Reps, etc dying in office when they ought to have stepped down twenty years ago and let the younger generation take over and pick up where they left off. Why stay in office for 30 or 40 years when they could be staying home and enjoy being home with family and friends, spending time with grandkids and let the younger generation take over what needs to be done in Washington. - More...
Sunday PM - October 03, 2010
KIC ALWAYS BEEN HERE BUT COMING ON STRONGER By Charles Edwardson - HOW about something other than the library.
One of the hats I wear with great pride is a past Ketchikan Indian Community (here after KIC) Tribal councilman. - More...
Sunday PM - October 03, 2010
JOE MILLER & THOSE SUPPORTING HIM By David G. Hanger - He’s a nice enough looking fellow, this Joe Miller, and speaks with a rigid enthusiasm about the power he wants you to give him, but what he spews is a vicious ugliness that is completely divergent with the reality in this country today. This is not a recession, folks, this is a depression, and while you don’t see it in Ketchikan, or generally that much in Alaska, this is the hardest, most desperate economic time I have seen. There are old people in their 70s on street corners singing for their supper. Every rest stop is filled with beggars, children two to six, and adults of all ages. “Just Hungry,” the sign reads, and it is not a joke. And just so the racists amongst you get it, most of them are white people. More...
Sunday PM - October 03, 2010
AFFIRMATIVE
LIBRARY VOTE By Pete Ellis - Be sure to vote YES on the bond
proposition. A new library will present new horizons and a
modern and up-to-date facility. The present library in the
Centenial needs also to move in order to afford more space for
the museum and its tourist attraction features. - More...
Thursday AM - September 30, 2010
RE: Unanswered Questions By Art Bailly - I agree with Ken Holmes
100%. Let's do some quick math. 40 hrs a week for 50 weeks =
2000 hours a year divided by $170,000 year salary = $85 an hour
not including all the other benefits = Outrageous. You have got
to be kidding me with all of the city's and borough's budget
problems and increasing taxes we give someone a raise of this
magnitude when other city employee's wages are frozen. Things
that make you go Hmmm. Just one of many examples of items that
should be brought to a vote by city residents before approved.
- More...
Thursday AM - September 30, 2010
Writing-in
Murkowski By Bill and Linda Auger - We attended the Meet
and Greet for Joe Miller on Monday evening at the TFCC.
While Joe Miller's goal of getting federal lands into state hands
sounds great, how does he plan on making that happen? At
the height of their power in Washington, D.C. with a Republican
President in office, Senator Ted Stevens as Chairman of the Appropriations
Committee and attaining the rank of president pro tempore (third
in rank in succession to the president), Senator Frank Murkowski
and Representative Don Young both serving as Chairman of important
Senate and House committees, could not make that happen. - More...
Thursday AM - September 30m 2010
Joe
Miller By Sheila Gwizda - I realize that politics can be
a nasty business and running for office, unfortunately, can get
ugly. Sometimes when one candidate attacks another, it s not
only necessary to defend a position or character, but sometimes
to counter it with his or her own assault. But, I d like to share
one interesting observation with you. - More...
Thursday AM - September 30, 2010
When
making your voting choice By Lauran Woolery Patterson - It
has been called to my attention that candidate Joe Miller has
designated Alan Stein as his Southeast campaign advisor. - More...
Thursday AM - September 30, 2010
Thank
You By James Schenk - Thank you to everyone who posts positive
information here, especially you Chaz, I am very proud to count
you as a friend and asset to this community. I wish to encourage
you to run for any office that may appeal to you so you can bring
common sense and economic expertise to our local political offices
that seem to lack these essential qualities, with a few exceptions
such as our Fantastic Borough Mayor who was also raised here
and understands this community and adds to its character every
day. - More...
Thursday AM - September 30, 2010
Language
of common sense By Ken Lewis - Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton &
Donald A Moskowitz debate the need for multi languages and I
can't help but laugh. Here is a quick true story, and funny as
heck. My mom retired the President of a business, I will leave
nameless. Decades prior to that she owned a medical admin service
in California before it was bankrupt, taking dictation and all
that silly stuff. She was the go-to administrator of a man who
owned the first floor of South Bay Hospital in Southern Cal.
That meant emergency room, Radiology and multi other sections.
- More...
Thursday AM - September 30, 2010
IS
KETCHIKAN A GHOST CITY? By Joey Garcia - Year end and year
out, the Salmon Capital of the World, the Gateway City, resembles
a city where the residents are deprived of the summer fun, except
for the repair of the drainage systems and the refurbishing of
paint along crosswalks and parking areas. - More...
Thursday AM - September 30, 2010
Enough
already By Sue Ellen Smith - When will there be enough comments
made about Ketchikan General Hospital? Everyone has a right to
their own opinion, and usually those that do have one make it
known to all that will listen. I think way too much is being
said. But after some thought and looking at the comments made
I figured I should put my two cents in. - More...
Thursday AM - September 30, 2010
Please
vote 'Yes' on City of Ketchikan Proposition 2 on October 5th. By Chief Jim Hill - Your 'Yes' vote - on October 5th - on "Prop
2" authorizes construction of a new downtown fire station.
Prop 2 is on the ballot for very simple, yet critically important
reasons. Essentially, the 'old' fire station ---built in 1943---
is too small, worn out, used up, and simply cannot meet the mission
which the Ketchikan Fire Department (KFD) is required to perform.
- More...
Tuesday AM - September 28, 2010
Vote
No on KGB Prop 3: EMS and Fire By Ed Fry - Having had the
privilege to serve as a Firefighter and Paramedic for over 20
years and the honor to teach administrators how to plan resource
allocation and needs assessment, I do not support Proposition
3 and will vote no. - More...
Tuesday AM - September 28, 2010
Unanswered
Questions By Ken Holmes - People of Ketchikan I have a few
unanswered questions. Is our City/KPU manager really worth more
than 65% of the governors of the country who run their whole
state? His wage is now over $170,000 a year. Check out the pay
scale for the governors online. In my opinion, I don't think
so. - More...
Tuesday AM - September 28, 2010
Library
Bond Proposition By Heather Muench - Ketchikan's current
library is cramped and doesn't meet ADA compliance. Despite this,
it is heavily used by young and old, by rich and poor, including
those without other literary resources. Monthly circulation is
over 16,000. Many Ketchikan children developed a love of reading
and learning from visits to the library. The community supports
our library and its wonderful staff. - More...
Tuesday AM - September 28, 2010
Support
for Library Funding Vote By Heidi Ekstrand - Ketchikan voters
voiced overwhelming support for a new library in the August special
election by voting nearly 2-1 to allow the building to be built
anywhere within the city limits. That vote cleared the way to
purchase the recommended property on Copper Ridge at the top
of the Third Avenue bypass. - More...
Tuesday AM - September 28, 2010
Vote
Alan Bailey for Ketchikan Assembly By Tom LeCompte - I am
urging friends and citizens to vote for Alan Bailey on election
day. Alan is a long time Ketchikanian with strong ideas about
how things work around here, and some ideas on how to improve
and streamline local processes. - More...
Tuesday AM - September 28, 2010
Go
get em Sam! By James Schenk - Good Luck to Sam Bergeron on
his run for the Ketchikan City Council. We need more people like
Sam running for office in this town. - More...
Tuesday AM - September 28, 2010
Library
By Charles Edwardson - I encourage people to save their news
articles and pay a little attention to some recently published
stories and advertisements. .Look back and compare related stories.
- More...
Tuesday AM - September 28, 2010
RE:
Language Diversity= Divisiveness By Donald A. Moskowitz -
In response to a recent response to my letter by Dr. Sarah Elaine
Eaton I wish to clarify for her the thrust of my letter. When
I refer to a potential problem of immigrants having diverse language
skills I am referring to those immigrants who do not learn English
and who persist in only communicating in their native languages,
whether it be Spanish, French, Chinese, Russian, Hebrew, German
or any other non-English language. These people not only impair
their ability to assimilate but they could also hinder our overall
communication system in this country. I stand by my argument
that if a large segment of our population cannot communicate
in English, our country will be weaker for it. - More...
Tuesday AM - September 28, 2010
PFD
"sale" By Melissa O Bryan - I sent this letter
to Alaska Airlines in regard to their PFD sale, how many others
out there are tired of these so called "sales?" - More...
Tuesday AM - September 28, 2010
Tuesday's
Vote - October 5th, 2010 by Ken Bylund - Proposition 3: On
the $800,000 being considered for the North Tongass Fire &
EMS; it seems likely that more will be required to rehabilitate
this industrial property after the initial purchase price that
should be brought to the attention of the voters. This was an
industrial facility supplying metals and associated chemicals;
will there be additional funding required to rehabilitate the
soil and modify the structures to accommodate the... what? What
is this property to be used for? Water storage and... what? So
the costs that are being estimated are ______ and what is the
goal/benefits of this TBD total cost? - More...
Friday AM - September 24, 2010
Emergency
Services By Jonathan Agnew - During my time in Ketchikan,
I've had ample time to watch the machinery of this city in action,
and I am excited for Ketchikan's future based on what I've seen.
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More...
Friday AM - September 24, 2010
Vote
M-U-R-K-O-W-S-K-I By Stacey Stone - I am calling on you to
fill in the bubble and write in Lisa Murkowski to continue serving
us as senator in Washington. - More...
Friday AM - September 24, 2010
Joe
Miller By Paul Jarvi - How does a vote for Joe Miller help
the citizens of Ketchikan Alaska? All I know about Mr. Miller
is that he is a "Constitutional Conservative" whatever
that is and that Sarah Palin endorsed him. Sarah is not a friend
to Southeast Alaska. - More...
Friday AM - September 24, 2010
Writing-in
Lisa Murkowski By Frances C. Natkong - I'm sorry for those
of you who will vote for Joe Miller, you and I will have to live
with your vote. He's trying to get rid of social security, unemployment,
and federal funding for Alaska. He DOES NOT have my vote. - More...
Friday AM - September 24, 2010
Voters
Should Be Closely Scrutinizing Senator Murkowski's Motives
By Myla Poelstra - The recent shakeup in Alaska's political arena
from the surprising results of our primary election are bringing
some interesting pictures into focus and disturbing questions
to mind. Senator Murkowski's obviously unexpected loss, and subsequent
decision to pursue a write in campaign after promising to respect
the will of the people of Alaska by showing her support for the
Republican nominee, has caused many to question her judgment
and integrity. - More...
Friday AM - September 24, 2010
HONEST
AND COMPASSIONATE By C.G. WRIGHT - KARL SERVED WATERTOWN
NY DURING HIS TENURE AS CITY MANAGER. HE WAS THE MOST HONEST
AND COMPASSIONATE MANAGER EVER IN THE HISTORY OF THE CITY. I
CANNOT IMAGING HE WILL DO ANYTHING LESS FOR KETCHIKAN. - More...
Friday AM - September 24, 2010
KGH
and Peacehealth are awesome By Linda Kreider - I, too, am
very happy and very proud to have KGH and Peacehealth as my healthcare
providers. My family members, myself included, have had several
surgeries at KGH. Each visit there has been great, the care and
the treatment has been outstanding. I would not consider going
"outside" if I can have the service performed here
in my hometown. - More...
Friday AM - September 24, 2010
Fire Stations By Stephanie Sherva - It's been a long time
coming, but the city is finally getting a new Downtown Fire Station.
Too bad it doesn't fit the locale. Downtown has spent tons of
tax dollars making itself look "old" and now they want
a red and gray, modern, all angled building in the center of
Downtown. Didn't any one consider the surrounding area and all
the time and money spent to impress the Tourist with the "old
fishing and logging town" feel? Where was the Historical
Commission when all this was in the planning stages? They have
no problem getting the rest of Downtown into the historical mode.
As long as the inside of the building meets all the requirements
of the Fire Department, why can't the outside have an "old
Ketchikan" look and feel? - More...
Tuesday - September 21, 2010
Open
Letter to Ketchikan Police: School Zones By Amber Anderson
- I wanted to express my appreciation for your presence in the
Schoenbar school zone this morning (09/20/21). It was nice to
see a lot of cars tapping their breaks and stopping for kids
in the crosswalks. I've lived on this bend for 3 years and have
been frustrated with the lack of concern for children walking
to school and bus stops. My children and I have often been nearly
hit by people in a rush and/or on their cell phones. This is
not something I thought I had to worry about when we bought our
home here. I was naive in thinking it would be a safe walk since
we live in a school zone. - More...
Tuesday - September 21, 2010
Vote
on October 5th By Rodney Dial - As you vote on October 5th,
I would ask that you look back to the spending over the last
few years and consider our current fiscal condition: - More...
Tuesday - September 21, 2010
Asking
for your vote October 5th By Sam Bergeron - I'm in the race
for council because we need people in there that know the value
of a dollar and where those dollars come from. - More...
Tuesday - September 21, 2010
Support
Joe Miller By Liz Williams - I am unable to understand why
it is wrong for Joe Miller to take out of state funds but okay
for Sen. Lisa Murkowski to do so. There is nothing illegal
about the funding in either case. While some of the funding
for both Murkowski and Mr. Miller came from out of state, 100%
of the votes came from Alaskans. The majority of the voters
in the Republican primary picked Joe Miller to represent them
in the General election. Republicans have a closed primary
so that their members, not the members of the opposition, elect
the representative who they believe will most closely represent
their views in Congress. - More...
Tuesday - September 21, 2010
Write-in
Lisa Murkowski By Frances C. Natkong - Have you heard Joe
Miller speak? Wake up, people, he's a male Sarah Palin! If he
gets elected we, in Alaska, will be in deep you know what. -
More...
Tuesday - September 21, 2010
Moonbattery By Richard Easbey - Mr. Hanger's latest rant, which is nothing
more than a ham-handed attempt at character assassination directed
at Joe Miller, is proof that being a liberal is the next best
thing to having actual IDEAS. - More...
Tuesday - September 21, 2010
Alaskans
- A Message to DC on Nov 2nd, 2010 by Ken Bylund - A quote
by Anthony McAuliffe, on December 22, 1944 -- his official reply
to General Von Luttwitz's demand that he surrender the 101st
Airborne at Bastogne, aka, The Battle of the Bulge...
"To the German Commander... Nuts! The American
Commander." - More...
Tuesday - September 21, 2010
Small
town politics again By Marcia Hilley - As a city taxpayer
I am now going to help pay $100,000 plus because some City of
Ketchikan administrators still have their panties in a wad because
of an old lawsuit. - More...
Tuesday - September 21, 2010
Learning
languages empowers us By Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton, PhD - In
response to the letter submitted by Donald A. Moskowitz on September
15, I agree with you wholeheartedly that the U.S. is an English
speaking country. - More....
Tuesday - September 21, 2010
Proud
of KGH By Donna Teal - Just a few lines about the excellent
care given by all the staff at KGH. I have been a patient there
several times and am still alive because of their wonderful talented
care -- the first time in 1962 and several times since then.
I also have had several family members healed there. - More...
Tuesday - September 21, 2010
KGH
Praises By Charlene (Spurgeon) Burns - I'm not entirely sure
how to approach this subject. A service provider does not deserve
to be slammed because she simply expressed her praises for Ketchikan
General Hospital. - More...
Tuesday - September 21, 2010
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