Author: Leila Kheiry

Shelter confiscates 50 cats

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Animal Protection Department had two large cases recently. One involved the confiscation of nearly 50 cats from a woman who had been escorted off of Annette Island.

Five file for local office

Several candidates filed this week to run for City Council and mayor, and a Ketchikan School Board member submitted paperwork in hopes of re-election.

Congressional reps talk about current issues

Two representatives of Alaska’s Congressional Delegation gave presentations Wednesday at the Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce lunch.

Bear visits Cape Fox Lodge

A bear walked into Cape Fox Lodge Wednesday morning, checked out the coffee shop and visited the women’s restroom before it was ushered back outside by hotel staff.

Diabetes class wraps up

Ketchikan Indian Community recently wrapped up its second Diabetes Prevention Program class, and the nine participants lost a total of 98 pounds in about four months.