Local News
LatestKetchikan Borough Assembly to consider proposed tax cap increase
by Angela Denning, CoastAlaska | Apr 1, 2023
Ketchikan Borough Assembly will take public testimony on five proposals during their regular meeting. April 3. Assembly members will consider changes to taxes, rezoning for assisted living facilities, and grants to the Denali Commission.
Ketchikan PD investigates possible arson fire
by Angela Denning, CoastAlaska | Mar 31, 2023
According to the residents, someone used an accelerant on empty plastic planters outside one of their doors. Sergeant Mike Purcell says they encourage people to call the PD with any information.
SEAPA gets pushback for hiring process of new CEO
by Angela Denning, CoastAlaska | Mar 30, 2023
Nonprofit power provider the Southeast Alaska Power Agency has hired Robert Siedman as the new chief executive officer, pending contract negotiations. He’s been filling in as acting CEO since the start of the year. But the agency’s board of directors got pushback about the internal hiring process.
Kayhi Drama Kings present James and the Giant Peach
by Angela Denning, CoastAlaska | Mar 29, 2023
The production will be Friday, March 31 and Saturday April 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kayhi Auditorium. "Our target audience are kids, they're youth, elementary kids, even younger. You know, it is such a fun show. It's about an hour, 15 minutes with a 10 minute intermission. And it's being completely put on by the students in my play production class," said drama teacher, Tommy Varela-Kossak.
Station Highlights
LatestKRBD Board Meeting
by Stuart Whyte | Mar 29, 2023
The KRBD Board of Directors regular meeting is Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in person and via videoconference.
Spring Quiet Drive
by Stuart Whyte | Mar 6, 2023
Give now during our Quiet Drive to be entered in a drawing for two round-trip Alaska Airlines tickets.
“One Poem a Day” coming in April
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 1, 2023
Attention poetry fans...KRBD once again brings you "One Poem A Day Won't Kill You" in April. If you are interested in reading a poem you wrote, or one in the public domain, contact us.
Southern Southeast Alaska Photo of the Day
by KRBD Ketchikan | Mar 1, 2023
Kathy Peavey sent us this photo of the Healing Heart Totem Pole in Craig, carved by Stan Marsden....
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestAsk UAS to discuss Vitamin D
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 29, 2023
Professor Charmaine Lewis speaks about her upcoming presentation on Vitamin D.
Presentation on Living in Bear Country set for Thursday
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 28, 2023
Tessa Hasbrouck with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game gives details about an event Thursday...
Gardening Expo set for Saturday
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 27, 2023
The Ketchikan Garden Club and Ketchikan Community Gardens are hosting a spring gardening expo from...
Community Reports
LatestCraig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 31, 2023
Listen to the March 31 Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt and Elli...
Arts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 30, 2023
The deadline for submitting pieces to “Squaring Off” and “Blackout Poetry”...
First City Players Report
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 28, 2023
Rehearsals are underway for “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” which opens next...
Southeast News
LatestDeveloping a renewable energy strategy for Sitka a top priority for Sustainability Commission in coming year
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 30, 2023
(KCAW/Berett Wilber) Developing a community-wide renewable energy strategy is the top priority for...
Alaska Department of Fish and Game performs aerial surveys of Ketchikan and Sitka herring fisheries
by KFSK Petersburg | Mar 30, 2023
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game completed aerial surveys of the Ketchikan and Sitka herring...
Petersburg Assembly looks to change charter to give Borough employees more flexibility to serve on boards
by KFSK Petersburg | Mar 28, 2023
The Petersburg Borough Assembly could change its charter in a way that will give Borough employees...
Alaska News
LatestContractor sues Anchorage for unpaid work on shelter
by APRN News | Mar 31, 2023
Anchorage City Hall. (Hannah Lies/Alaska Public Media) The contractor that was halted part way...
State’s fix for Alaska’s food stamp backlog misses the mark, insiders say
by APRN News | Mar 31, 2023
Gov. Mike Dunleavy redirected $1.7 million to help replenish food banks because delays in food...
Anchorage animal shelter suspends dog intakes, adoptions after viral outbreak
by APRN News | Mar 31, 2023
The Anchorage Animal Care and Control Center on Elmore Road. (Chris Klint/Alaska Public Media) A...
NPR
LatestUConn easily beat Miami to get to the Final Four title game
by NPR News | Apr 1, 2023
UConn doled out another drama-free beatdown Saturday, getting 21 points and 10 rebounds from...
San Diego State found a last minute buzzer-beater to reach the title game
by NPR News | Apr 1, 2023
Lamont Butler sent San Diego State to their first national championship game with a 72-71 win over...
The Taliban shut down Afghanistan’s only women-run radio station
by NPR News | Apr 1, 2023
Sadai Banowan, which means “women’s voice” in Dari, is Afghanistan’s only...