Author: Leila Kheiry

Opportunities available in Alaska film industry

While it’s rare for big-budget movie makers to take the time, trouble and expense to film in Alaska, there are plenty of small-screen productions happening in the 49th state.

Craig girls, Klawock boys win top honors at state

Two Prince of Wales Island basketball teams are bringing home trophies from the state tournament in Anchorage.

Ketchikan Girl Scout earns highest scouting honor

A Ketchikan Girl Scout has earned the highest honor awarded by that organization, and will head to Anchorage next week for the formal ceremony honoring her achievement.

Water rate increase comes back to City Council

A new agreement with heavy water users isn’t likely anytime soon, so the original across-the-board increase is back in front of the Ketchikan City Council.

Flags to be lowered for slain public safety officer

Governor Sean Parnell has ordered state flags to be lowered Thursday in honor of Village Public Safety Officer Thomas Madole, who was killed in the line of duty Tuesday in Manokotak.