Author: Leila Kheiry

USFS taking down Ward Lake hazard trees

The U.S. Forest Service is taking out some potentially dangerous trees around Ward Lake recreation area, and even used explosives to blow the top off of one.

Kings, Lady Kings, win in first round in Sitka

Here is an update on the Region Five Basketball Tournament, under way in Sitka this week.

Former Alaska Territorial Guard members honored

Five former Alaska Territorial Guard members received their official U.S. Army honorable discharge papers Tuesday. One of those honored is about to turn 101 years old.

Public comment: Don’t cut school district funding

Borough Assembly chambers were packed Monday night, and many of those in attendance approached the lectern to speak in favor of school funding.

Ketchikan celebrates “The Art of Being a Woman”

A new show at the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council’s Main Street Gallery always is a reason for the community to celebrate, but the March show took celebrating to new levels this past weekend.