Author: Leila Kheiry

Hospital demo contract faces two appeals

Two companies have filed appeals to the City Council’s Nov. 1 decision to hire local contractor BAM Construction to demolish the asbestos-laden former hospital.

Driver hits student in Houghtaling crosswalk

A 5-year-old girl was struck by a car and received minor injuries Thursday morning as she was exiting her school bus at Houghtaling Elementary School.

ASD official: Shipyard’s future is bright

Ketchikan’s shipyard has added about 20 jobs since February, with employees earning an average annual salary of $55,000.

Indian Policy committee plans two public meetings

The newly formed Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District Indian Policy and Procedures Committee has scheduled two public meetings, December 11th and December 13th, with both starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Saxman Community Center.

KIC special election lacks quorum, not valid

Ketchikan Indian Community’s special election on Sunday didn’t attract the minimum 30 percent of registered voters required, so the results are not valid.