Author: Leila Kheiry

Flags to be lowered for former state senator

Gov. Sean Parnell has ordered state flags to be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday to honor former Alaska Senator Bill Ray, who died September 9th.

Board discusses activities funding, libraries

The School Board voted after some discussion to approve a transfer of more than $40,000 from the district’s reserves to the activities program.

Ketchikan man arrested on child porn charges

A 34-year-old Ketchikan man was arrested Wednesday and charged with possession and distribution of child pornography.

Assembly, School Board candidates talk issues

School district funding was the big issue discussed by candidates for the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly and School Board during a Chamber of Commerce-sponsored forum Wednesday.

Southeast residents weigh in on draft ferry schedule

Southeast Alaska residents from Ketchikan to Skagway participated in Wednesday’s Alaska Marine Highway System public hearing on the proposed schedule for next summer.