Author: Ed Schoenfeld

Tribal public safety expert defends probation changes

A Southeast tribal public safety leader says some of last year’s criminal justice reform changes are helping low-level criminals rejoin society.

School Board OK’s challenge courses

The Ketchikan School Board passed or advanced five new policies at its Wednesday night meeting.

Assembly rejects North Tongass fire-fee plan

Property-owners north of Ketchikan city limits will not change the way they pay for firefighting. The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly rejected a new fee plan Monday night.

Equivalency test, challenge courses before School Board

The Ketchikan School Board will take up five revised policies at Wednesday’s regular meeting. Policies on the high school equivalency test and challenge courses will be up for their final readings.

Plan to change North Tongass fees before Assembly

More property owners in the north part of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough would pay for fire and emergency medical services under a plan before the borough assembly.