Author: Leila Kheiry

School Board to discuss gift policy

The Board is inviting the public to a hearing about how gifts to the school district are reported. The issue has been a topic of debate throughout the summer.

Apparent suicide on POW

Alaska State Troopers are investigating an apparent suicide on Prince of Wales Island. Troopers discovered the body of a man outside of a truck near Hydaburg Road and One Duck Trailhead after responding to a call around 7 a.m. Tuesday.

Governor Parnell talks timber, oil in Ketchikan

Governor Sean Parnell swung through Ketchikan this week on an annual end-of-summer tour of the state. He spoke with KRBD’s Sean Carlson about a range of issues, from timber production to the controversial oil tax law repeal effort.

Ketchikan man faces charges for alleged break-in

A 23-year-old Ketchikan man was arrested and charged for allegedly breaking into Tongass Trading Marine Company last Thursday, and taking five handguns.

More candidates file just before deadline Monday

Monday was the last day for candidates to file for local office, and a flurry of last-minute filers means there will be competition for the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly and School Board, the Ketchikan City Council, and the Saxman City Council.