Author: Leila Kheiry

School Board reorganizes after election

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough School Board underwent a number of changes Wednesday in the wake of last week’s elections.

Three diving safety incidents in three days

In the wake of three recent diving safety incidents in the Ketchikan area, including one fatality, the U.S. Coast Guard has issued a statement encouraging divers to review and practice necessary safety precautions and regulations.

Ketchikan’s Ortiz files to run for state House

Longtime Ketchikan High School teacher Dan Ortiz has filed to run as an independent candidate for state House. His name will be on the 2014 general election ballot for the House seat now held by Wrangell Republican Peggy Wilson.

Active-shooter drill planned on ferry Matanuska

An active-shooter drill is planned for Thursday morning on board the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Matanuska. During the training exercise, the ferry will be docked in downtown Ketchikan.