Author: Leila Kheiry

Tourist breaks ankle on Deer Mountain hike

A 42-year-old woman hiking on Deer Mountain was rescued by helicopter late Monday afternoon. The woman, a cruise ship visitor, had broken her ankle.

Problem bear prompts Ward Lake closure

A potentially dangerous bear has prompted the temporary closure of Ketchikan’s Ward Lake trail and Signal Creek Campground.

KPU readies energy conservation campaign

KPU sales, marketing and customer service division head Kim Simpson gave a presentation during Thursday’s Ketchikan City Council meeting about a conservation marketing effort the utility has developed, and is about to launch.

PNWER reps make quick stop in Ketchikan

Representatives from the Pacific Northwest Economic Region – or PNWER – breezed through Ketchikan on their way to the group’s annual conference, which was in Anchorage this year.

Schulte announced as new campus director

Priscilla Schulte announced her new position as Director of the University of Alaska Southeast Ketchikan campus during last week’s Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting.