Dean Adams joined the crew of a wooden halibut schooner in Alaska.  Adams wrote about his experiences in “Four Thousand Hooks” and spoke on Morning Edition. Adams052413

The Ketchikan School board on Wednesday night decided to move forward with an application for a No Child Left Behind Grant. more

Rick Fritsch, a lead forecaster with the National Weather Service in Juneau looks at weather trends in the Ketchikan Area and discusses Global Climate Change. more

On Monday night, the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly voted to add $300,000 to the school budget.  Assembly member Alan Bailey explains and gives an update on other actions.  Assembly052113

John McCormick speaks about Saturday’s (May 18th) March of Dimes March for Babies. He is also planning a bike ride in June to raise money for the organization and awareness of the agency’s mission. more

The Southeast Alaska Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is seeking locals interested in entering the health care field. more

Saturday, May18th, is the Ketchikan Rain Boot Run – an attempt to break a Guinness world record for the most people running/walking in rubber boots.  Plaza owner Rob Hill talks about that, and other events planned for the day.  more

Participants in Rotary’s Group Study Exchange speak on Morning Edition.  The group from Brazil are in Alaska to learn and share knowledge about water research and sanitation.  RotaryGSE

Representatives from the Pacific Science Center joined us to talk about Science Olympiad Night, formerly known as Da Vinci Night. The event will be held at the Tongass School of Arts and Sciences.

The Ketchikan School Board approved contracts for non-tenured teachers, the purchase of laptops, and the 2014-2015 calendar Wednesday night (May 8th).  Board member Dave Timmerman gives an update.   SB050913