MOSTLY CLOUDY TO CLOUDY SKIES WITH SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS CONTINUING
THROUGH LATE MORNING. WIND NORTHWEST TO NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
TEMPERATURES FROM THE UPPER 30S INCREASING TO THE UPPER 40S.
Local News
Port improvements made, harbor bond on ballot
In June, Ketchikan City voters will decide whether to approve $5 million in bonds to fund harbor projects. If passed, that money can be used to leverage matching grant funds from the state and other agencies. That according to… more
Harrington resigns from School Board
Ketchikan School Board Member John Harrington resigned Wednesday night, citing conflict between his style and that of other board members. Harrington’s resignation came after the board discussed modifications to the School District Budget, including whether adding $200,000 to the school… more
Assembly discusses budgets
During a lengthy meeting interrupted by a power outage, the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly Monday night discussed the Borough and School District budgets. The Assembly also returned a tidelands ordinance to the Planning Department and approved a tax holiday. … more
No injuries in forklift mishap
No one was injured when a caterpillar forklift working on Berth 2 tipped over, leaving the crane bucket suspended over the downtown Ketchikan dock. The incident happened at about 4:30 Friday afternoon.
Bob Berto, manager of Southeast Stevedoring,… more
Station Highlights
KRBD’s Annual Skiff Raffle
KRBD’s Annual Raffle Tickets are now available wherever you see the skiff or at the station Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.
2nd Prize is once again $1200 in groceries from Alaskan & Proud Markets and
3rd Prize is 2 Round… more
Local’s Lunch Supports KRBD
During the month of May Ketchikan’s Alaska Fish House will donate 5% of the food sales purchased by locals to KRBD. But that’s not all…every month this summer season, another local non-profit will benefit from the same donation program.… more
“One Poem a Day Won’t Kill You” – listen here
Poems air on Morning Edition during the 7:20 local newscast and at the end of the KRBD Evening Report (approximately 5:30 pm). Poems also air during music programs hosted by volunteers. Audio of the poems will be posted to the… more
That’s a Wrap
Thank you to the 422 people who pledged during our first-ever 1-day pledge drive. With your help, we raised an amazing $44,500!
Morning Edition Interviews
New Chronic Disease Prevention Program
Gregg Poppen sits down with Peace Health Medical Center’s Patricia Cornwell about the new Chronic Disease Prevention Program at the Hospital. hospital051612
Ketchikan Parking
KRBD’s Gregg Poppen speaks with Chris French an Associate Planner with Ketchikan Gateway Borough Planning Department. The topic today is the ever present concern about parking in Ketchikan. parking_may15
Borough Assembly Report
Borough Mayor Dave Kiffer reports on the meeting of May 7th. Assembly050812
Senior housing project accepting applications
Ed Zastrow of AARP speaks to KRBD’s Nathan Grambau about the Pioneer Heights Senior Housing Project. Pioneer050712
Council report
Council member Dick Coose gives an update on the Ketchikan City Council meeting of May 3rd. Council050412
Community Reports
School Board Report
School board member Michelle O’Brien gives an update on the 5/10/12 Ketchikan School Board meeting. School051012
UAS Ketchikan Report
Bill Eckhart, Rob Bidwell, and Shari Fisher speak to KRBD’s Gregg Poppen about Phi Theta Kappa. UAS051612
Library Report
The City of Ketchikan Library Report. Library050812
Job Service Report
The latest Job Service Report from the Ketchikan Job Center. jobs_may16
Craig Parks & Rec
The Parks and Recreation Report for May 4th with Victoria Merritt of the City of Craig. Craig050412
Museum Report
Lacey Simpson and Ann Froeschle of the Museum Department talk about upcoming exhibits and classes. museum_may15
KGB Parks and Rec
Susan Wall reports on the goings on at the Recreation Center. Rec043012
Forest Service and Discovery Center
Jesse Young of the Ketchikan-Misty Fiords Ranger District discusses upcoming activities planned for this summer. National “Get Outdoors Day” is June 9th. USFS042512
KVB Report
Patti Mackey of the Ketchikan Visitors’ Bureau speaks to KRBD’s Nathan Grambau about the cruise ship season. KVB050912