Author: Leila Kheiry

Alleged groping on cruise ship near Ketchikan

A suspected sexual assault of a minor on board a cruise ship has been forwarded to the Ketchikan District Attorney for review.

Forss Avenue fire update

Alaska State Troopers have identified the woman in the downstairs apartment who died during the fire as Sue Willis, 77, who formerly lived in Washington state.

Canadian delegation visits Ketchikan to promote port

A delegation from Prince Rupert, British Columbia, attended a recent Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce luncheon. They came for the Fourth of July festivities, and to speak about expansion projects taking place at their home port.

Deadly fire south of Ketchikan destroys home

One woman is dead and a home burnt beyond repair after a fire on Forss Avenue Thursday morning. Petrina Calvin escaped from the house with her 2-year-old child.

KPU plans diesel generator test; short outage possible

During a system-wide power outage last month, a large diesel backup generator that Ketchikan Public Utilities has nicknamed “Old Faithful” lost all claim to its title. KPU plans to test the generator early Sunday morning.