Author: Leila Kheiry

More Apple laptops on School Board agenda

Technology is on the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School Board’s agenda Wednesday night, with a proposal to buy about $90,000 worth of Apple computers for Schoenbar Middle School.

Branco resigns from Ketchikan Medical Center

PeaceHealth Medical Center in Ketchikan is about to lose its CEO. Patrick Branco has resigned the position he’s held for about 10 years, and is headed south.

Jury finds Buxton guilty of first-degree murder

A Ketchikan jury found 30-year-old William Buxton guilty of first-degree murder Monday morning, less than two hours after resuming deliberations following a break over the weekend.

Forbes maintains lead, wins 66th annual salmon derby

Timothy Forbes and his 44.6-pound Chinook held the lead through the final weekend of the Ketchikan King Salmon Derby, and won the 66th annual competition. Brendon Nix won the youth division.

Man charged with North End arson, assault

A 34-year-old Ketchikan man faces charges of arson and assault after allegedly setting fire to a home near Mile 15 North Tongass Highway Friday evening.