Author: Leila Kheiry

Retired sled dog caught after three weeks on the run

Anyone who’s had a husky understands they are escape artists. They love to run. Given a chance, they will quite happily run away. Sled dogs can take that to a whole other level.

Doug Edwards sentenced to 18 years, 12 suspended

Former Ketchikan High School teacher and local pastor Doug Edwards was sentenced Thursday to serve six years in jail for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl who was a student and member of his congregation.

Hospital Gift Shop funds about $54,000 in projects

Volunteers at the Gift Shop at PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center met March 9th and chose to fund 13 hospital improvement projects from a list submitted by various departments.

School calendars for next two years up for approval

The calendars have some changes from previous years. They include an extra day for the Thanksgiving holiday break. And, a half-day professional training on safety was moved to the beginning of the year rather than before spring break.

School district seeks input on draft calendars

Proposed Ketchikan School District calendars for the next two years are out for public comment, but as of Wednesday, no one from the general public has provided input.