Morning Edition Interviews

Interviews with local news makers, musicians, artists and more. Hosted by Keith Smith and can be heard regularly on KRBD beginning at 8:30am during Morning Edition.

Chorus performs Faure “Requiem”

The Ketchikan Community Chorus performs Gabriel Faure’s “Requiem” this Saturday and Sunday.  Chorus director Steve Kinney gives details.  Chorus040913

SSEATEC offers worker training

Chaz Edwardson and Pete Jensen of the Southern Southeast Alaska Technical Education Center speak about current and upcoming classes.  SSEATEC

Council to review SEAPA

At Thursday night’s Ketchikan City Council meeting, the council approved a motion to review the idea of pulling out of the Southeast Alaska Power Agency.  The board also approved a motion to raise water rates by 5%.  Sam Bergerson provided… more

Boombal brings Tango to Ketchikan

Boombal Dance Hall is an opportunity for people to learn partner dancing.  Guest dance instructor Dirk Mandt will be teaching Argentine Tango on April 6th.  Tango

Exhibit explores bipolar disorder

The exhibit “La Folie Circulaire” (The Circular Madness) explores the world of bipolar disorder and seeks to increase awareness and understanding.  Curator Jeff Fitzwater, photographer Heidi Poet and Cat Hindeman, one of the inspirations for the show, tell more.  more

Hummingbird Festival returns

Leslie Swada of the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center gives a rundown of the schedule of events for the Alaska Hummingbird Festival. more

School board continues budget discussions

School Board member Dave Timmerman gives an update on the March 27th meeting.  The board approved motions calling for internet access on the AMHS, and purchase laptops.  Budget discussions continued.  School032813

Chamber supports Lemonade Day, Business Week, Expo and more

Keith Smith of the Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce speaks about upcoming opportunities for business people and entrepreneurs.   Chamber032713

Choose Respect rally Thursday

In Ketchikan, Alaskans seeking to end domestic violence and sexual assault will hold a march Thursday evening. more

Film industry seeks talent / crew

Stacy Boles of the Alaska Film Group is in Ketchikan and on Prince of Wales Island this week scoping talent for an upcoming documentary an encouraging Alaskans to get involved in the film industry. more