‘Rent to own’ lease changes By James Llanos, Sr. - Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority Juneau is trying to bully 13 tenant families of the housing at the top of Jackson Street into signing a new lease, giving up their rights under the old lease that T & H  deny happened or families had. Originally ‘rent to own’ language leases that people are being asked to give up their rights under the original lease or be evicted! - More...
Monday - September 30, 2013

Vote Yes for Ketchikan Medical Center By Tom LeCompte - I feel we really need this upgrade to the Peace Health Medical Center. My grandfather was a physician and surgeon in the Seattle area from the 30's to the 60's, and if he visited The Peace Health Medical Center, the parts he would most recognize would be the operating rooms. - More...
Monday - September 30, 2013

Trevor Shaw for School Board By Ginny Clay - I would like to recommend Trevor Shaw for School Board. I have known Trevor for a long time, he is one of my former Cub Scouts. Trevor has always shown a curiosity for knowledge. He has an inquiring mind. Over the years I have paid attention to what activities and interests he has had in his life. And that is why on an evening in late August when he sent me a Facebook message about something he wanted to share with me, I was pretty sure I already knew! - More...
Monday - September 30, 2012

No on Prop # 1: KMC Construction Bond By Douglas J. Thompson - I am wondering how many citizens and hospital owners here in Ketchikan are aware that Peace Health regards them as second class patients in their own hospital?  I am referring to the policy that cruise ship passengers have preference over locals in emergency room treatment.  If you as a local go to the emergency room you will wait until all cruise ship passengers are seen before you will be attended to.  This means that you who are paying for the facility are neglected while Peace Health taps the money of the cruise passengers. - More...
Thursday PM - September 26, 2013

In Favor of Prop #1, KMC Extension By Katie Nelson - I am totally in favor of the hospital  extension.  Through the years additions were made on the hospital and many requests were made for additions.  We are the main hospital in SE Alaska and now in need of an up to date Surgical Unit.  We currently have ONE surgical unit. - More...
Thursday PM - September 26, 2013 

An open letter and fact sheet to address negative and inaccurate statements about the MSC program by ASMI, Alaska elected officials and trade journal reporting By Kerry Coughlin - For many years, Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) worked closely and collaboratively with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) to support its charter to market Alaska seafood in global markets.  With demand for credible, independent third-party scientific confirmation of sustainability by many market buyers, MSC certification has served as a benefit for Alaskan and other fisheries in marketing to these buyers.  We are proud of our relationship with the Alaskan fishing industry and proud to help bring fishermen, industry members, government fishery managers and state leaders recognition for their demonstrated commitment to sustainable fishing. - More...
Thursday PM - September 26, 2013

Cruise with a Mission Port Cancelation in Ketchikan By Richard A. Parke - As you may be aware, Cruise with a Mission, a ministry of the Center for Youth Evangelism in Berrien Springs, Michigan, was aboard the m/s Oosterdam (a Holland America Line ship) the week of September 15-21. Our itinerary was supposed to take us through Ketchikan on September 20. Unfortunately, due to poor weather conditions we were unable to make the stop at Ketchikan's port. We were saddened by the news that we would no longer be able to visit your community, as we had no control over our schedule onboard and had made arrangements to conduct service projects in the community during our short time there. - More...
Thursday PM - September 26, 2013

Link Correction RE: The Myth Of Intact Watersheds By Heather Hardcastle - Mr. Muench’s contention in his 9/11/13 letter that intact watersheds are not essential to our salmon resources here in Southeast Alaska is based on dubious assumptions and flies in the face of considerable science. - More...
Thursday PM - September 26, 2013

RE: Open Letter: Will Murkowski stand strong? By Ken Bylund - The Affordable Health Care Act has one basic flaw that isn't getting much attention; security at the level of NSA/IRS down to those thousands of Obamacare tax advisors hired to ensure businesses understand and comply with the thousands of pages encompassing each state. - More...
Thursday PM - September 26, 2013

FairTax By Beverly Martin - When family, friends and neighbors are signing up for food stamps and unemployment or your kids or grandchildren can't find a meaningful job after college, it's hard to swallow government claims about the economy improving. There's a reason for why it's hard to believe things are getting better. For the middle class and poor the economy is not improving. After adjusting for inflation, today's median income for family households is the same as in 1980. Since the 1970's, the median income for men working full time has remained stagnant. Last year 1.7 million Americans used government help to stay above the poverty level. (New York Times Lowrey 9/17/13). - More...
Thursday PM - September 26, 2013

Fairtax letter in SitNews By Mark Curran - If permissible, I'd like to respond to the letter about Fairtax, because as one of the earliest supporters of Fairtax, I know how wonderful it can sound. - More...
Thursday PM - September 26, 2013

RE: Federal Tax Reform By Stephen C Eldridge - The Fair Tax is a Fraud we need a 10% Tithe! - More...
Thursday PM - September 26, 2013

Vote yes KMC! By Bess Clark - As a longtime resident of this community, I want to express my support for our local hospital, Ketchikan Medical Center. Over the years, I have had first-hand experience with the doctors, nurses and staff at KMC from routine care in the medical clinics to various surgeries. My family members have always received outstanding medical and surgical care from excellent caregivers. I have always been so thankful to be able to receive high-quality, attentive health care right here in Ketchikan. It's my experience that it is always best to receive care from those who know you best, where you can be supported by your friends and family during your recovery process. - More...
Wednesday PM - September 25, 2013

KMC Prop 1 - Vote NO! By Chris Barry - If we are being taxed to pay for a non-profit, and paying everytime we use its services, why are we needing to pay for a remodel? As far as I hear, 'they say' the tax already covers it and no additional taxes are required. Gee, where have I heard that before.... Every year, and throughout the year they brag about their stellar facilities and services. State-of-the-art this and that. Now all of a sudden we will all die if we don't vote yes on more debt! - More...
Wednesday PM - September 25, 2013

Important Vote By Rodney Dial - In a few days we will be asked to elect representatives to both the City Council and Borough Assembly.  This is a critical vote for the community.  For those of you who have been following local government proceedings over the last few years you are aware of the following: - More...
Wednesday PM - September 25, 2013

State must defend due process rights of all Alaskans By Attorney General Michael Geraghty - In 1965, Ernesto Miranda was found guilty of kidnapping and raping a young girl. Miranda’s attorneys challenged his arrest and the police interrogation that led to his confession. The U.S. Supreme Court held that because the police failed to tell Miranda about his basic constitutional rights when they arrested him, they violated his “due process” rights. That landmark case established what we now know as our Miranda rights, the basic constitutional protections that all of us (not just Miranda) expect as United States citizens. - More...
Wednesday PM - September 25, 2013

Federal Tax Code Failures By Fred Walker - Federal Government intervention has destroyed or driven many U.S. Based businesses and their related jobs to other Countries. The U.S. Congress has lost control of the IRS. The Constitution means nothing to many in the U.S. House and Senate. No Constitutionally required Federal Budget has been passed in years! Vote buying by those with the money to influence elections for personal gain and further prostitution of Ou rRepresentatives and Senators is rampant! The perversion of Federal Tax Code has destroyed the idea of Citizen representation and "equal" taxation originally instituted by the U.S. Constitution. Most of the current Congress continues to support an IRS strangle hold on every U.S. Citizen's throat! - More...
Wednesday PM - September 25, 2013

RE: Library Funding By Matt Olsen - I appreciate Assembly Member Moran's letter. While my recollection of the Assembly's direction to Borough Manager Bockhorst was through what I read in the news, my information on the Library project comes from my intimate knowledge of the process. I stand by my comments on the night of September 5th. - More...
Wednesday PM - September 25, 2013

FUNDING KMC CONSTRUCTION By Herb Small - I AGREE WITH ED PLUTE. AS OF 2012, THERE WAS A POPULATION IN THE CITY LIMITS OF KETCHIKAN OF 8,119. IF YOU DIVIDE THAT INTO $43,000,000.00, EACH PERSON WOULD BE SIGNING A NOTE FOR $5,296.22 AS THEIR PART IF THIS DOESN'T GET PAID BY TAXES WHILE A SO CALLED NON-PROFIT HOSPITAL MAKES LOADS OF MONEY FOR A RENT OF, WHAT I'VE HEARD, ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. - More...
Wednesday PM - September 25, 2013

RE: Subject of defunding ObamaCare By Paul Jarvi - Thank you Mr. Johnson for looking at what happens every day in our United States. Billie Holiday said it best when she sang "God bless the child that has his own." - More...
Wednesday PM - September 25, 2013

RE: Can we really afford to spend this much money on a hospital? By Mike Wisnewski - Regarding Mr. Ed Plute's letter about the hospital funding vote, where did he get the information that the PeaceHealth Hospital made a profit of $1.64 billion last year? - More...
Wednesday PM - September 25, 2013

9-11 By Arick Mattson - My name is Arick Mattson from Boy Scout Troop 22. Do you remember what it was like at the attacks on the Twin Towers? How old were you on 9/11/01? Where were you on September 11th? What was your reaction then? - More...
Wednesday PM - September 25, 2013

Open Letter: Will Murkowski stand strong? By A. M. Johnson - The following quote from a conservative site is submitted to you as a piece that reflect many of the positions I hold, several close acquaintance agree with and through those, many more. - More...
Wednesday PM - September 25, 2013

RE: Protect & Serve By Ruth Peterson - I have no experience on the subject of a criminal case. I am family member who is concerned about the safety of my family living in Ketchikan. I would be hiring an attorney and private investigator on this case. - More...
Wednesday PM - September 25, 2013