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Ketchikan Schools deliver 52 layoff notifications, which leaders say are unlikely to materialize
The School Board was caught in a notification deadline this week, after a Borough action indicated schools might receive less funding than anticipated.
Elderly tourist sues Ketchikan Borough after scooter tips over on public bus
A 91-year-old cruise tourist is suing the Ketchikan Borough for negligence after his mobility scooter tipped over on a public bus.
Craig school district faces $1 million shortfall, City considers solutions
The Craig City School District is facing an over $1 million budget deficit. The City is considering a hike to their sales tax rate.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough loses over $625,000 to scammer
The Ketchikan Borough was scammed out of $625,125 earlier this month
Station Highlights
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2024 Live Day!
KRBD celebrates 48 years on the air in Ketchikan with Live Day, Saturday May 18 from Noon to 5 pm....
KRBD tee shirts on sale now
KRBD-FM has fabulous tee shirts with our logo on sale! We didn’t order many – just...
Mike Gates moves to Interim GM job
The Development Specialist will start a six week contract March 1.
More 2024 KRBD Calendars are in!
On sale at the station, 1101 Copper Ridge Lane and at Parnassus Books and Gifts downtown
Morning Edition Interviews
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Soil as a solution to global warming?
The documentary “Kiss the Ground” explores how soils influence our environment and...
Ketchikan AARP releases 2024-2026 Senior Directory
A guide listing services available and contact information for organizations in Ketchikan...
Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program kicking off
Ben Watson, community paramedic, give details about the mobile integrated healthcare program, how...
Community Reports
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Arts Council Report
“Old Wooden Boats” is on display until the end of May, Blueberry Arts Festival Booth...
Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce report
The 4th of July Parade will be a go with some modifications due to construction, nominations for...
First City Players Report
A Sing-Along fundraising cruise is this Saturday, registration is open for this summer’s...
Southeast News
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City and Borough of Sitka loses over $60,000 in vendor scam
The City and Borough of Sitka is out over $60,000 after a cyber scammer intercepted a payment...
Petersburg residents assemble “biggest puzzle in the world” over the winter
Petersburg residents assembled about 60 sections of a 60,000 piece puzzle in the community gym on...
Federal subsistence Chinook salmon fishery closes on the Stikine River
(Sage Smiley/KSTK) The federal subsistence Chinook salmon fishery closed on May 15 until June 20...
Alaska News
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Security footage calls into question Anchorage police account of fatal shooting
Virginia Miller reviews security footage of a police shooting captured on the morning of May 13 in...
Bethel hires new chief of police
James Harris was appointed as the chief of police for the City of Bethel on May 14, 2024....
Bill to ban toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foams passes Alaska House and Senate
Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, during a Senate floor session on May 15, 2024. (Clarise Larson/KTOO) A...
NPR
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Arrests at the U.S. border fall in April, bucking usual spring increase
U.S. officials have largely attributed the decline to more enforcement in Mexico, including in...
Biden ending new leases in America’s top coal region
Citing climate change, federal land managers are moving to end new leasing for coal in the...
The Dow Jones hits 40,000 for the first time. What to know about this major milestone
Stock markets received a boost from new data showing inflation is easing. Lower inflation has...
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