Author: Leila Kheiry

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.

50 more students = $1.5 million more for KGBSD

An extra 34 regular-education students, plus 16 more intensive special-needs students, means the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District will receive nearly $1.5 million more than budgeted for this school year, bringing the new budget to about $36.4 million.

Vets’ Day holiday Monday

Local government offices, most banks and many businesses will be closed on Monday. However, all SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium facilities will be open regular business hours for the holiday.