Author: Leila Kheiry

Ketchikan man charged with burglary, theft, drugs

A 25-year-old Ketchikan man faces felony burglary, theft and drug charges for allegedly breaking into two homes Monday evening.

Two-day Assembly meeting to plan, set policy

The Assembly will talk about the financial outlook (less revenue; higher expenses); the looming “Cadillac Tax” for the borough’s health insurance plan; and school district issues, among other items.

NOAA report: fish imports, exports on the rise

Locally, Ketchikan commercial landings totaled 87 million pounds in 2014, according to the NOAA report, with a value of about $45 million. That’s down quite a bit from the previous year, which saw 144 million pounds, valued at $76 million.

Prince Rupert, BC, port busy and growing

To say Prince Rupert, British Columbia, has an active port would be an understatement. Its port is bustling, and it has plans to become even busier.

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.