Author: Leila Kheiry

Longtime FCCC volunteers receive Chamber award

Linda and Johnny Gilson weren’t able to attend the Chamber of Commerce awards banquet in late January, so they came to this week’s lunch to pick up their plaque during a special presentation.

Aging Southeast: ‘Silver Tsunami’ hits the region

CoastAlaska public radio stations are presenting a series of reports talking to our older community members – and those they work with – about many of the issues they face. In this first Aging Southeast report, we explore why our senior population is growing.

City mayor talks pot at Chamber presentation

City of Ketchikan Mayor Lew Williams III talked pot during his annual State of the City presentation at Wednesday’s Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce lunch.

Woman hit by vehicle in pedestrian crosswalk

A woman crossing the street in a motorized scooter was struck by a vehicle near The Landing Friday afternoon, but police say she appeared to be uninjured.

Storm blows through SE, taking out trees, power

A big storm blew through Ketchikan Monday and early Tuesday, taking down trees in some areas and cutting the community’s power link to the Swan Lake hydroelectric dam.