Author: Leila Kheiry

POW committee to talk issues with Ketchikan reps

The Prince of Wales Island Community Advisory Committee meets Tuesday, and on the agenda is a discussion with Ketchikan Gateway Borough officials about issues of mutual concern.

Alaska Airlines now allows electronics gate-to-gate

Under a new rule that took effect last week, passengers on Alaska Airlines flights are now allowed to use electronic tablets, readers, games and other personal devices from gate to gate.

PAC campaign 25 percent into the $1 million goal

Driving through downtown Ketchikan, it’s difficult to miss the planned Performing Arts Center. It’s the tall yellow, blue and green building on Main Street, right across from the purple-trimmed Main Street Gallery.

Hunting rifle stolen from vehicle in Thorne Bay

The firearm is a Browning .270 caliber hunting rifle. It is described as blued, with a wood stock, and a scope.

Ketchikan makes ninth place for Alaska job seekers

An online financial site has named Ketchikan among the top 10 boroughs in the state for job seekers, pointing to Ketchikan’s tourism industry, and the shipyard, hospital and university.