Author: Leila Kheiry

Marijuana Advisory Committee eyes maps

The local Marijuana Advisory Committee cut its Monday meeting short because the meeting hadn’t been advertised. Members agreed to reconvene at noon on Friday. But members did take a look at some maps showing buffer zones where pot shops might not be allowed.

Mayoral candidates stress community service

The two candidates running for mayor of the City of Ketchikan attended a live on-air forum Thursday at KRBD. Incumbent Lew Williams III and challenger Ed Plute answered questions about current issues for about an hour.

Overdue boater rescued from Betton Island

A boater reported overdue Sunday evening was rescued early Monday morning from Betton Island close to Ketchikan.

Hydaburg renovating with an eye on tourism

Hydaburg is making big changes, hoping to boost their local economy and support their way of life through tourism.

Hydaburg gets loan for hydroelectric dam

After more than a decade of planning, the Prince of Wales town has secured a loan that will enable them to build a 5-megawatt hydroelectric facility averaging an approximate 19.3 million kilowatts annually.