Author: Leila Kheiry

Hospital, city officials tout bond proposition

This fall, City of Ketchikan voters will decide whether to accept up to $43 million of new debt to pay for renovations at the city-owned hospital building, which is run by PeaceHealth. Advocates say the bonds will be paid through existing taxes, and that the renovations are badly needed.

Future uncertain for local library consortium

It’s one of those things you may have heard about, but don’t quite know what it is, or what it does. But, due to budgetary belt tightening and shifts in technology, there is a chance the nearly two-decades-old agreement may not last much longer.

Area nonprofits win United Way grants

Women in Safe Homes received $1,000 for its family reunification and preservation program, while Ketchikan Youth Initiatives snagged $1,000 for its Hungry for Health program.

Suicide prevention seminars come to Revilla

Members of a suicide prevention group are meeting in Ketchikan and Saxman this week, and hope the public will attend.

Assembly endorses bridges, but accepts ferries

In a symbolic move, the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly voted Tuesday to officially endorse two bridge options offered in the state’s most recent Gravina Access study, but added a statement that improved ferry service would be an acceptable alternative.