Author: Leila Kheiry

KPD: Two drug busts

The Ketchikan Police Department announced two drug arrests on Wednesday, netting about an ounce of methamphetamine and about seven grams of heroin.

CZM debate arrives

Pros and cons of the Coastal Zone Management ballot initiative were offered Wednesday at the Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

SEAPA hires new CEO

The Southeast Alaska Power Agency announced Tuesday that the board has hired Trey Acteson as the new CEO. He’ll replace Dave Carlson, who is retiring.

Assembly hears concerns about animal abuse

Animal rights advocates made their concerns known to the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly on Monday, with speakers offering complaints about the borough’s animal control program. The issue wasn’t on the Borough Assembly meeting agenda, but public comment and Assembly discussion lasted about two hours.

Local news briefs

The School Board reschedules this week’s meeting; a local resident is reappointed to a state board; and local university students are named to the UAS Chancellor’s and Dean’s lists.