Author: Leila Kheiry

Jackson Street construction continues

While construction continues on Jackson Street, the City of Ketchikan recommends that pedestrians use Seventh and Fifth avenues when walking between Ketchikan High School, Holy Name Elementary, and/or Houghtaling Elementary.

Ketchikan school enrollment numbers up

So far, the Ketchikan School District has about 20 more students than projected, which could mean more money for the district.

Historic Ketchikan hires new executive director

Historic Ketchikan, a nonprofit organization that promotes efforts to preserve historic buildings and sites, has hired Stephen Reeve as its new executive director.

2 Ketchikan schools get national Blue Ribbon award

Two Ketchikan elementary schools were among only three public schools in the state, and about 270 nationwide, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as Blue Ribbon Schools.

Construction prompts bus route changes

Due to road construction that has closed a portion of Jackson Street, school buses will not pick up or drop off students at Houghtaling Elementary School on Baranof Avenue through at least Sept. 14.