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Dunleavy talks constitutional convention, Roe v. Wade in Ketchikan
A week before the decision, Alaska’s governor said that the state’s constitution protects the right to abortion in the state. Some abortions were protected in Alaska even before the passing of Roe v. Wade in 1973. That could change if a constitutional convention is called. It’s an option on the ballot for voters this fall.
Team Elsewhere claims Race to Alaska’s second-place prize: steak knives
"STEAK KNIVES!" was the cry as Team Elsewhere celebrated their second-place finish in the Race to Alaska.
Board rejects challenge to posting Native values in Ketchikan public schools
"We simply are acknowledging that these are the traditional values of the people who have lived here since time immemorial," School Board President Stephen Bradford said.
Signature-gathering to begin soon for initiative to defund Ketchikan’s library over drag queen event
"As we get the signatures coming, and if it looks like it's getting close to being on the ballot, and we can talk the library into backing away, we won't file it. So this is merely an arm-twisting matter to get them to the table, pure and simple," John Harrington said.
Station Highlights
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KRBD’s 26th Annual 4th of July Raffle
Tickets are on sale now for KRBD's 4th of July Raffle! 1st Prize: $10,000 from KRBD. Click through for more info or to buy tickets online.
Reading the Classics
“Reading the Classics” is hosted by staff of the Ketchikan Public Library and airs on...
Photo of the Day
Meghan Doran took this photo of live sand dollars near Kah Shakes.
Morning Edition Interviews
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KAP offers outdoor summer programs
Ketchikan Afterschool Program is offering free campground trips twice a month, and monthly 5-day...
Meet KRBD’s new reporter Raegan Miller
KRBD has a new reporter, Report for America Corps Member Raegan Miller. Listen to learn more...
Tips on staying safe in bear country
Ross Dorendorf of ADF&G is joined by Ben Limle of USFS to offer tips about staying safe around...
Community Reports
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Craig Parks and Recreation
Victoria Merritt with the Craig Parks and Recreation report for June 24.
Arts Council Report
KTB has classes for adults and youth and is a co-sponsor of the Gigglefeet Dance Festival, Andiamo...
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report
Romanda Simpson and Alma Parker from the Ketchikan Wellness Coalition discuss submissions for the...
Southeast News
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Wrangell student airs love for Lingít language through podcast
Yeíl Dlaak’ Mia Wiederspohn (“Raven’s Sister”) on Shakes Island in Wrangell.(Sage Smiley / KSTK)...
Sitkans protest Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
From left: Sarah Harris, Kathy Ingallinera, Ember Livingston Emmons, Natalia Rovira and Bhargavi...
Forest Service seeks more comments on new cabin site suggestions
The inside first floor of the new Ravens Roost cabin near Petersburg completed in 2021 (Joe...
Alaska News
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Alaska Supreme Court ruling keeps Sweeney off House ballot
Tara Sweeney (Lex Treinen/Alaska Public Media) The Alaska Supreme Court on Saturday upheld a lower...
Covenant House opens long-term housing, job training facilities for homeless youth
One of the bedrooms at Covey Academy. (Matt Faubion/Alaska Public Media) Covenant House Alaska has...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 24, 2022
Alaska Division of Forestry firefighters work on the Elmore Fire in East Anchorage. (Mike...
NPR
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In Michigan, abortion could come down to voters in November
Abortion is still legal in Michigan but it’s the subject of litigation, is moving toward the...
Democrats are bankrolling ads promoting fringe Republican candidates. Here’s why
As the midterm primary season rolls along, voters may have noticed a strange phenomenon of...
More than 300 LGBTQ activists in Istanbul are released after being detained
The once-annual Pride march has been banned since 2015 when police used tear gas and water cannons...
