Author: Leila Kheiry

City annnounces Front Street lane closure

The City of Ketchikan announced Friday that the right southbound lane on Front Street downtown will be closed for several months starting Friday afternoon.

Senate District Q forum

Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, and Sen. Albert Kookesh, D-Angoon, are vying for the new Senate District Q seat, which covers most of Southeast Alaska. The two were in Ketchikan Wednesday, and talked about issues of regional concern during a live candidate call-in forum.

Ketchikan police: Fourth drug bust on Sunday

A fourth drug-related arrest on Sunday followed three earlier last week by the Ketchikan Police Department. The most recent arrest netted 2.5 ounces of heroin, worth about $84,000, along with $3,000 in cash.

School Board to swear in newly elected members

Two new and two returning Ketchikan School Board members will take the oath of office Wednesday, kicking off the regular board meeting.

Front Street construction work under way

The City of Ketchikan announced Tuesday morning that Alaska Department of Transportation crews are replacing a casting on Front Street near the south end of the downtown tunnel.