Ketchikan: "We The People" Protest Peacefully - Photo Essay... Wednesday - July 31, 2002 - 12:10 am Photo: "We the People" member Cheryl Dodson holds a sign requesting "competent leadership" for KIC during the peaceful protest Tuesday... Photo by Dick Kauffman

Alaska: Knowles Blasts 9th Circuit Decision On Red Dog Air Permit -- Asks Department of Law to Investigate Possible Grounds for Appeal...
Wednesday - July 31, 2002 - 12:10 am

Alaska: Umphenour Appointed To ASMI Board -- Fisherman, Owner of Fairbanks Smokery Fills Long-Vacant Slot...
Wednesday - July 31, 2002 - 12:10 am

Health: Researchers Link Increased Risk of Illness To Sewage Sludge Used As Fertilizer...
Wednesday - July 31, 2002 - 12:10 am

Northwest: Scientists Find Cause Of Dead Crabs, Fish Off NW Coast...
Wednesday - July 31, 2002 - 12:10 am

Ketchikan: New Security Plan At Ketchikan International Airport Announced...
Tuesday - July 30, 2002 - 1:40 pm

Metlakatla: Master Carver Stan Marsden To Be Keynote Speaker At "Frank R. Hayward Sr. Elders & Youth Conference"...
Tuesday - July 30, 2002 - 12:50 pm

Wild Foxgloves In Bloom Foxgloves are members of the Snapdragon family and originally native to southern Europe and Asia. Some believe that when the foxgloves bloom in Alaska it is a signal that summer is coming to an end. Photo by M.C. Kauffman   Click on the photo to view a larger photo...

Ketchikan: Math Professor Joins UAS Ketchikan...
Tuesday - July 30, 2002 - 12:40 am

OPED: Bankruptcy Reform Should Provide More Hope, Not More Hurt...
Tuesday - July 30, 2002 - 12:40 am

Alaska: Knowles Names Three To Fish Board..
Monday - July 29, 2002 - 12:30 pm

OPED: Proposed Land Exchange In Public Interest...
Monday - July 29, 2002 - 12:30 pm

Ketchikan: Creek Street Click on photo for larger photo Photo by Dick Kauffman July 26, 2002

Ketchikan: Coast Guard Rescues Father, Son & Dog From Raft In Gulf of Alaska...
Saturday - July 27, 2002 - 12:45 am

Ketchikan: Coast Guard Investigating Fishing Vessel Sinking...
Saturday - July 27, 2002 - 12:45 am

OPED: Vote In Primary: Poll Workers Will Do Their Best To Protect Privacy...
Friday - July 26, 2002 - 12:30 am

Ketchikan: No One Injured In Truck Fire & Explosion Incident... Thursday - July 25, 2002 - 2:32 pm Photo by Kari Butler

Ketchikan: Coast Guard Helps Capture Man Avoiding Police...
Thursday - July 25, 2002 - 12:50 am

Nationwide: August Is National Immunization Awareness Month -- Thousands in the U.S. Suffer from Diseases that Vaccines Can Prevent...
Thursday - July 25, 2002 - 12:50 am

Hubbard Glacier - Latest Photo US Forest Service photo Yakutat: Hubbard Glacier Closes Russell Fiord... Wednesday- July 24, 2002 - 12:40 am

Alaska: Knowles Names Five To Board of Game -- Long-Time Alaskans with a Combined 200+ Years of Hunting Experience...
Wednesday- July 24, 2002 - 12:40 am

Alaska: Joint Legislative Salmon Industry Task Force Gavels In...
Wednesday- July 24, 2002 - 12:40 am

Moon Over The Tongass The moon reaches its full phase on the night/morning of July 23/24. The Full moon for the month of July is known as the Full Buck Moon. -- Click on this link to view a medium sized photo -- click here to view a larger photo... Tuesday - July 23, 2002 - Digital photo by Gigi Pilcher

Alaska: Knowles Pushes Gasline, ANWR Provisions In Energy Bill -- Backs Key Alaska Provisions in Letter to House/Senate Conferees...
Tuesday- July 23, 2002 - 12:45 am

Alaska: U.S. House Passes Alaska Russian River Lands Act...
Tuesday- July 23, 2002 - 12:45 am

Ketchikan - Southeast: Murkowski Calls On All Candidates To Join In Asking USFS for Tongass Timber...
Tuesday- July 23, 2002 - 12:45 am

Veneer Mill - Ward Cove Photo by Dick Kauffman

Ketchikan - Southeast: U.S. Forest Service Chief Meets With Local Officials & Business Leaders... Monday - July 22, 2002 - 10:15 pm

Ketchikan's James Thompson In Service To Our Country Naval Aviator, LTJG James Thompson Feature: In Service To Our Country... Sunday - July 21, 2002 - 10:30 pm Photo provided by LTJG Thompson Click on the photo to read the story....

Ketchikan - Statewide: Alaska Unemployment Rate Rises In June --
Ketchikan's Unemployment Rate Holds at 7.2%...
Saturday - July 20, 2002 - 11:45 am

Ketchikan: KGH Names Bachant Employee of the Month for July...
Saturday - July 20, 2002 - 11:45 am

Summer Sunset - Ketchikan, Alaska Friday, July 19, 2002 Photo by Dan Hart Click on the photo to view a larger photo....

Alaska: Native Health Care Improved By State/Federal Agreement...
Friday - July 19, 2002 - 12:50 am

Ketchikan: Donations aid speedy diagnosis at KGH...
Friday - July 19, 2002 - 12:50 am

Baseball: Juneau District II Senior League Champs -- Final Score: Juneau 6, Ketchikan 4...
Friday - July 19, 2002 - 12:50 am

Thomas Basin - Ketchikan, Alaska Thursday, July 18, 2002 Photo by Gigi Pilcher Click on the photo to view a larger photo....

Ketchikan: Ketchikan 8 - Juneau 7: Teams Face-Off Thursday In Final Game Of District II Senior League Championship...
Thursday - July 18, 2002 - 12:45 am

Ketchikan: Eagle's Donation Funds Lung Cancer Screening..
Thursday - July 18, 2002 - 12:15 am

Ketchikan: Coast Guard Terminates Fishing Vessel's Voyage; Skipper Intoxicated...
Thursday - July 18, 2002 - 12:15 am

Southeast Sunset Sleeping Lady Wednesday - July 17, 2002 Photo by Kari Butler Click on the photo to view a larger photo....

Alaska: Fast Ferries, Regional Plans Progress Full Speed Ahead -- M/V Fairweather Construction Begins with Cutting Ceremony...
Wednesday - July 17, 2002 - 12:20 am

Alaska: DEC warns of PSP danger in consuming crab "butter"...
Wednesday - July 17, 2002 - 12:20 am

OPED: Welfare Sanctions Detrimental To Health Of Young Children...
Wednesday - July 17, 2002 - 12:20 am

A Summer Evening On The Tongass Tongass Narrows - Ketchikan, Alaska Tuesday - July 16, 2002 Photo by Gigi Pilcher Click on the photo to view a larger photo....

Ketchikan & Statewide: Coastal Program Issues Grants To Local Communities -- Grants Awarded From Ketchikan to Barrow Totaling Almost $3 Million...
Tuesday - July 16, 2002 - 12:30 am

Ketchikan: University Connection Scholarship Open...
Tuesday - July 16, 2002 - 12:30 am

Alaska & Nationwide: Attorney General Ashcroft Announces Nationwide Effort To
Reintegrate Offenders Back Into Communities -- Two Alaska Agencies To Receive Almost $2 Million...
Tuesday - July 16, 2002 - 12:30 am

Downtown Ketchikan Digital photo by Gigi Pilcher Monday - July 15, 2002 - 12:30 am   Click on the photo to view a larger photo....

Photos & Story... Ketchikan: Ketchikan Kruzers - "Gateway Gathering" #2 Show & Shine... Monday - July 15, 2002 - 12:30 am

Ketchikan Kruzers' Show & Shine This 1967 Ford Mustang owned by Norman Jackson received the People's Choice Award.... Digital photo by Dick Kauffman

Ketchikan's Senior League 2002 All-Stars: Casey Bass #3, Paul Benguard #42, Brian Brown #7, Brandon Eubanks #45, Ricky Grams #8, Kyle Howe #21, Mike Meacock #6, Nate Norton #19, B.J. Pahang #50, Brandon Pilcher #43, Boyd Runnion #54, Austin Wolf # 60. Coaches: Bob Eubanks, Bruce Howe and Paul Claasen. Photo by Gigi Pilcher...

Petersburg - Ketchikan: Ketchikan All Stars 8, Wrangell/Petersburg Stikine Pilots 5... Sunday - July 14, 2002 - 5:25 pm Petersburg - Ketchikan: 2002 Ketchikan Senior League All Stars 13, Juneau 8... Saturday - July 13, 2002 - 11:40 pm Team Photo Click on this link for a large photo... Click on this link for a medium sized photo...

Ketchikan: There will be a special Meeting of the KGB Assembly on Monday, July 15, 2002, at noon in the City Council Chambers. The purpose of the special meeting is to discuss actions taken by Foothill Capital Corporation, the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) board of directors & purchase of the Gateway Forest Products Veneer mill & sawmill & to hold a possible executive session for discussion. The public is invited to attend. -- The KGB Assembly will also hold a regular meeting on Monday, July 15, 2002, at 5:30 pm in the City Council Chambers. The public is invited to attend. Click here to read the agenda for the regular meeting. - Check the calendar for more upcoming local meetings & events...
Saturday - July 13, 2002 - 2:20 pm

Ketchikan - Nationwide: TSA Announces Job Openings for Federal Screeners At 89 Additional Airports Including The Ketchikan International Airport...
Saturday - July 13, 2002 - 12:30 am

Alaska: Veterans Given Permanent Voice In State --
Governor's Bill Signing Puts Alaska Veterans Advisory Council in Statute...
Saturday - July 13, 2002 - 12:30 am

Ketchikan: City Park Scene... Friday - July 12, 2002 Click on the photo to view a larger photo... Read June Allen's Column for a story about City Park and this amazing fountain. Digital photo by Gigi Pilcher

Nationwide: Infant Mortality Rate Drops, Children More Likely to Have A Working Parent, Be Read to, Report Says...
Friday - July 12, 2002 - 11:15 pm

Ketchikan: UAS Ketchikan Awarded $500,000 US Department of Labor Shipyard Education & Training Grant...
Thursday - July 11, 2002 - 12:05 am

Alaska: Governor's Veto Costs the State Savings...
Thursday - July 11, 2002 - 12:05 am

Ketchikan: University of Alaska Southeast Ketchikan's Fall 2002 Course Schedule Available Online...
Thursday - July 11, 2002 - 12:05 am

Ketchikan's Senior League 2002 All-Stars: Casey Bass #3, Paul Benguard #42, Brian Brown #7, Brandon Eubanks #45, Ricky Grams #8, Kyle Howe #21, Mike Meacock #6, Nate Norton #19, B.J. Pahang #50, Brandon Pilcher #43, Boyd Runnion #54, Austin Wolf # 60. Coaches: Bob Eubanks, Bruce Howe and Paul Claasen. Click on the photo to view a larger photo... Photo & Text by Gigi Pilcher... Wednesday - July 10, 2002 - 10:30 pm

Ketchikan: Ketchikan's Senior League 2002 All Stars will travel to Petersburg this Friday for the Southeast District Tournament. The action starts on Saturday when Ketchikan plays Juneau and continues through to the Championship game on July 18th. The winner of District will play other Alaska teams for the State title, July 20 - 25th, in Petersburg. The winning Alaskan team will travel to Division in San Jose, California July 28th through August 1, 2002. The Western Regional will be held in Billings, MT. August 3rd through August 9th, with the winning team traveling to Bangor, Maine for the Senior League World Series. Senior League is composed of 12 players, ages 15 and 16.

OPED: Arming Pilots: Pinning Hopes On The Outcome Of A Shoot-Out Is Risky At Best...
Wednesday - July 10, 2002 - 11:00 pm

Alaska & Nationwide: Corporate Welfare vs. Child Welfare: Congressional Scorecard Reveals Who Chose Children -- Alaska Ranked 48th by Child Defense Fund & Alaska Delegation Listed Among The Worst State Delegatons For Children 2001...
Wednesday - July 10, 2002 - 8:40 pm

4th of July Scene Ketchikan: Master Carver Provided Bird's-Eye-View By Creation... Photo by Gigi Pilcher Front Page Photo: Tuesday - July 09, 2002

Alaska: Knowles Vetoes 3 Bills & Signs a Basketful of Other Bills into Law...
Tuesday - July 09, 2002 - 12:45 am

Ketchikan & Alaska: TSA Begins Federalization Process At 10 More Alaska Airports Including KIA -- Scheduled Site Assessment For Ketchikan International Airport To Include Passenger Security Screening & Explosive Detection Equipment Site Assessment Teams...
Monday - July 08, 2002 - 7:20 pm

Ketchikan: 4th of July Fireworks Display - A Photo Feature And A Movie Feature.... Published: Sunday - July 07, 2002 - 1:30 pm

Ketchikan: Agenda & Information Packet - There will be a Joint Meeting of the KGB Assembly & the Ketchikan City Council which will be held at the Ted Ferry Civic Center on Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at 7:00 pm. New Business: Memorandum of Understanding between the Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority (AIDEA), the City of Ketchikan & the Ketchikan Gateway Borough - Ketchikan Ship Yard. (The 9 page agenda & information packet is provided by the City of Ketchikan. 511K download)...
Saturday - July 6, 2002 - 9:45 am

Ketchikan: 4th of July Parade - The Spirit of Ketchikan - A slide show... Web posted: Saturday - July 06, 2002 - 12:30 am

4th of July Parade Photos by Gigi Pilcher & Dick Kauffman Slide show by Sitnews

4th of July Kiddie Parade Photos by Gigi Pilcher Slide show by Sitnews

Ketchikan: 4th of July Kids' Parade - A slide show - To view the large front page photo, click here - digital photos by Gigi Pilcher & slide show by Sitnews... Web posted: Thursday - July 04, 2002 - 11:15 pm

Click on photo for larger photo..... Digital photo by Dick Kauffman
Wednesday - July 03, 2002 - 2:40 pm

Pictured: Debbie A. Merle from Ketchikan; Ray Thiemeyer from Seattle, WA.; Lewis Zastrow from Phoenix, AZ.; Mark Standerfer from Emmett, ID.; Marlin Davis from Ketchikan; Cindy Perry from Ketchikan; Eric Taylor and daughter Sharayah from Ketchikan; Sheila Miller from Ketchikan; Chris Anglin from Sitka; Kim Roskam from Ketchikan; Nancy Smith from Ketchikan; Kelly Cagley from Seattle; and Cindy Bruner from Seattle. Class of '82 President Debbie A. Merle said approximately 75 out of the 157 graduates of the Ketchikan High School Class of 1982 are in town celebrating their 20th graduation anniversary. She said that about half the Class of '82 still live in Ketchikan. Today, some of members of the Class of '82 gathered to decorate their float for the 4th of July parade. Cheerfully it was commented that before the Class of '82 began decorating their float this morning, they first had a spelling lesson. Earlier, the Class of '82 had raised their banner at the downtown tunnel with the word 'afraid' misspelled - which they have corrected.

Alaska: Governor Signs Into Law First Alcohol Tax Increase Since 1983 - Measure by Rep. Lisa Murkowski Raises About $20 Million a Year...
Thursday - July 4, 2002 - 12:45 am

Alaska: Knowles Signs Pioneers' & Veterans' Home System Bill - Bill Invites Elderly Veterans Into Established System; Celebrates "Year of the Vet"...
Thursday - July 4, 2002 - 12:45 am

Alaska: Flags Lowered Wednesday In Memory Of Victims Of Drunk Driving...
Wednesday - July 3, 2002 - 2:00 pm

Bond, Debt Reinbursement Bills Signed Digital photo provided by Office of the Governor

Alaska: Knowles Signs Bond, Debt Reinbursement Bills -- Bills Authorize Voter Choice in November... Wednesday - July 3, 2002 - 12:10 am

Ketchikan: UAS Ketchikan Announces Chancellor's and Dean's Lists...
Wednesday - July 3, 2002 - 12:10 am

Metlakatla: EPA Grant Spurs Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Project in Metlakatla Indian Community...
Wednesday - July 3, 2002 - 12:10 am

Alaska: Welfare Reform Is Working In Alaska - Truly Needy Stay on the Rolls Past Five Year Limit; Others Now Being Timed Out of Public Assistance...
Wednesday - July 3, 2002 - 12:10 am

OPED: Time To End Special Protection For Tobacco Industry...
Tuesday - July 2, 2002 - 11:30 pm

Ketchikan: Van Slyke - Gifford Engagement & Wedding Plans Announced... Tuesday - July 2, 2002 - 9:50 pm

Van Slyke - Gifford Engagement Announced

Alaska: Four Bills Signed Into Law New Laws - Protect Victims of Domestic Violence, Impose Fee for Excessive Police Visits, Allow Travel Agencies to Compete for State Business, Establish Seismic Hazards Safety Commission...
Tuesday - July 2, 2002 - 12:30 am

Alaska: Knowles Signs Minimum Wage Bill - Vetoes Bill Cutting Wages for Many Alaska Seafood Workers...
Monday - July 1, 2002 - 6:20 pm

Alaska: Federal Child Protection Review Identifies Strengths, Weaknesses Of Alaska System - Process Underscores Need for Additional Resources...
Monday - July 1, 2002 - 6:20 pm

Alaska: Governor Signs State Capital, Operating, Mental Health Budgets For FY 2002 - Says Veto Pen Used to Correct Legislature's Worst Abuses of Spending Power...
Monday - July 1, 2002 - 6:20 pm

Alaska: Knowles Signs Minimum Wage Bill - Vetoes Bill Cutting Wages for Many Alaska Seafood Workers...
Monday - July 1, 2002 - 6:20 pm

Alaska: Federal Child Protection Review Identifies Strengths, Weaknesses Of Alaska System - Process Underscores Need for Additional Resources...
Monday - July 1, 2002 - 6:20 pm

Alaska: Governor Signs State Capital, Operating, Mental Health Budgets For FY 2002 - Says Veto Pen Used to Correct Legislature's Worst Abuses of Spending Power...
Monday - July 1, 2002 - 6:20 pm

July 1 - Scenes From The Past Ketchikan Waterfront July 1, 1947 Click on photo for larger photo... Public Domain Image U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Alaska Historical Image Library - National Image Library Web posted: Monday, July 1, 2002

July 1 - Scenes From The Past U.S. Coast Guard Base - Ketchikan July 1, 1947 Click on photo for larger photo... Public Domain Image U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Alaska Historical Image Library - National Image Library Web posted: Monday, July 1, 2002

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