Ketchikan pediatrician Dr. David Johnson has hung up his stethoscope as of Friday, Dec. 30, officially retiring about 46 years after he first arrived to practice medicine.
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Ketchikan Assembly to consider more conflicts of interest
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly has rescheduled its regular meeting from Monday to Tuesday, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. The agenda for Tuesday is a light one. Among the few action items is a public hearing and second vote on changes to the borough’s ethics code.
Hydaburg man charged with domestic assault
A 31-year-old Hydaburg man was arrested last week for allegedly threatening a family member with a knife.
Tides and currents to delay MV Kennicott, Alaska Marine Highway System says
The Alaska Marine Highway announced Tuesday that the MV Kennicott’s schedule will experience some delays starting Dec. 30 because of tides and currents.The Kennicott will leave Bellingham, Wash., on schedule Dec. 30, but will be about three-and-a-half hours late arriving about 9:30 a.m. Jan. 1 in Ketchikan.
Ketchikan High School club donates pie proceeds to Pioneers
The Ketchikan High School’s Rotary Interact Club raised more money than they’ve ever raised before selling pies for seniors. They raised a total over $3000.
White Christmas in the forecast for much of Southeast
Area residents who love a white Christmas will be happy to hear they’ll probably get one – but not until the afternoon. Wes Adkins from the National Weather Service in Juneau said forecasters there are watching a system that should be bringing warm, moist air on top of a cold break, which generally leads to snow.