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Ketchikan School Board moves forward with draft budget
The Ketchikan School Board on Wednesday approved a first reading of the district’s FY20 draft budget, reflecting a reduction from the status quo of about 3 percent.
Comment period open for Margaret Creek project
The U.S. Forest Service has a plan to improve parts of the Margaret Creek area, a popular recreational site near Ketchikan. The plan includes stream improvements, enhanced recreational opportunities, invasive plant treatment and improved wildlife habitat.
Hummingbird Festival Art Show winners announced
According to the U.S. Forest Service’s Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, 52 artists submitted entries for this year’s show. The submissions came from Ketchikan, Port Protection and Anchorage.
Station Highlights
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“One Poem a Day” Schedule and Poems
Click on the text above to see the schedule of poems and to listen.
KRBD Seeks New General Manager
You have an opportunity to lead a seasoned, dynamic staff and a committed core of volunteers into the future.
On The High Seas With Marian Call
KRBD Presents On The High Seas With Marian Call, May 4th. A 2.5 hour sunset concert cruise. Click through for more info or to purchase tickets.
Morning Edition Interviews
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Choose Respect March set for Friday
The annual Choose Respect March begins 5 p.m. Friday. The film “Girl Rising” will be...
Student Symposium scheduled for Saturday
Professor Brandon Chapman gives details about the Ketchikan Interdisciplinary Student Symposium,...
Service animals, emotional support animals and the ADA
What is the difference between a service animal and an emotional support animal and what are their...
Community Reports
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PeaceHealth Report
If you are unable to make medical decisions for yourself, are your wishes written down? Margie...
Ketchikan Public Library Report
Non-verbal communication is the topic of a workshop set for April 24th at the library. Clare...
Craig Parks and Recreation
Victoria Merritt with the Craig Parks and Recreation report for April 12th.
Southeast News
LatestSitka administrator evaluation turns to debate over termination
City Administrator Keith Brady (left) assembly member Aaron Bean and assembly member Richard Wein at Tuesday’s Sitka Assembly meeting. A motion to direct city staff to bring forth a resolution to terminate Brady’s employment...
‘We can’t let this happen’: Budget cuts threaten Sitka’s education institutions
Between 2014-2018 the budget at UAS Sitka Campus was cut by 29-percent, according to director Leslie Gordon. And it was cut another 9-percent this year. Gov. Dunleavy has now proposed a 40-percent cut to Alaska’s university...
Sitka schools unveil plan for 15 staff cuts next year, with more possible
The proposed Sitka School District reduction in force, by job classification. FTE stands for “full-time equivalent.” In some cases, two .5 FTE’s are held by the same individual. Although the impact is roughly 8-percent across...
Alaska News
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Alaska Legislature confirms all of Dunleavy’s commissioners
Then Commissioner Designee for Alaska Department of Public Safety (DPS), Amanda Price, at table,...
Glennallen man selected to lead Denali Commission
The Denali Commission has a new leader. The U.S. secretary of commerce has appointed Jason Hoke of...
Southeast captain admits to dumping 8 tons of waste overboard
A Southeast Alaska fishing boat captain has admitted to dumping eight tons of sandblasting waste into the ocean. According to the plea agreement filed in federal court Monday, Brannon Finney admits to violating the federal Clean...
NPR
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Snot Otter Emerges Victorious In Vote For Pennsylvania’s Official Amphibian
The Eastern hellbender salamander may not be a looker. But its sensitivity to pollution and...
‘A Woman Of No Importance’ Finally Gets Her Due
Virginia Hall was an American spy who worked for Britain and the U.S. and played a key role in...
High-Deductible Health Policies Linked To Delayed Diagnosis And Treatment
Her employer offered only a high-deductible health plan; that meant she’d have to pay up to...
