Author: Leila Kheiry

Tongass Sanitation applies to increase rates

Tongass Sanitation in Ketchikan, through its parent company, Alaska Pacific Environmental Services, has applied to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to increase its rates by 24 percent across-the-board.

Flags ordered at half-staff for 9-11 anniversary

All flags at public facilities will be be flown at half-staff throughout Alaska on Wednesday in observance of Patriot Day and the National Day of Service and Remembrance.

First student count signals less money for schools

In his report to the Board, Superintendent Robert Boyle writes that the school district could face an almost $350,000 shortfall in state funding for the coming year.

Two face charges in separate heroin cases

Two Ketchikan residents were arrested this week in separate cases, and both face felony drug charges.

Council talks hydropower, government relations

Hydropower opportunities for the community and the city’s relationship with the borough were the big topics of conversation during Thursday’s Ketchikan City Council meeting.