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Boro resolution asks state to maintain Gravina Access funding
The state has designated about $90 million for improved access to Gravina Island. As of last spring, those plans included new ferry berthing facilities, ferry passenger areas, parking improvements, two new 24-passenger airport shuttles, road work, and a hiking trail from Gravina Highway to Black Sands Beach State Park.
Group organizes Ketchikan’s first Neighborhood Watch
In response to an uptick in home burglaries throughout Ketchikan, a group has formed the city’s first neighborhood watch organization.
Hospital lease consultant contract postponed again
The council was split on whether to move forward with ECG Management Consultants. That and the absence of two council members prompted the delay.
Station Highlights
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Winter Winner-land Raffle
We have our winners! Congratulations to Kathy Bolling, winner of the $4,000 Grand Prize! Click here to see all 9 winners on the prize ladder.
Photo of the Day
Katherine Tatsuda took this photo of the northern lights during a New Year's Eve campout at Settlers Cove.
The Bird is the Word Store
KRBD's Store is open! Pick up KRBD mugs, t-shirts, hats, and more including 40th Anniversary merchandise & Only Fools Run At Midnight gear!
Morning Edition Interviews
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Kayhi DDF seeks judges and timers
A Drama, Debate and Forensics tournament is January 25th and 26th at Kayhi. Kayhi team members...
Girls on the Run needs coaches
You don't have to be a runner to help with Girls on the Run. Amy Montgomery speaks about the program and how teens and adults can volunteer.
Help for the winter blues
Do you experience seasonal affective disorder? Counselor Brittany Pope and Tim Kistner, who...
Community Reports
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Craig Parks and Recreation
Victoria Merritt with the Craig Parks and Recreation report for January 18th.
Arts Council Report
Weekly music and art opportunties abound, plus upcoming events such as Jazz and Cabaret, Wearable...
PeaceHealth Report
PeaceHealth Ketchikan celebrated its Heritage Day recently. Mischa Chernick and Margie Adams speak...
Southeast News
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Game board votes for alternating bird hunting seasons
Canada geese and mallards swim at Sandy Beach Park in Petersburg. (Joe Viechnicki/KFSK) Alaska’s...
Sitka’s schools look to self-insurance, utilities to cut costs next year
Sitka Assembly members meet with the School Board at the high school library. With both bodies facing budget crunches, the tone was conciliatory. “We’ll get through this,” said assembly member Kevin Mosher. “It’s a good town...
Board OKs fall brown bear hunt for islands near Petersburg, Wrangell
A brown bear fishes at Anan Creek on the mainland southeast of Wrangell. (Photo courtesy of Cindi...
Alaska News
LatestQuestions about federal shutdown’s impact on upcoming halibut season go unanswered
As the federal government shutdown wears on, Alaska’s fishermen have started to see some of its impacts percolate to the surface. But a major question the industry has is going unanswered: Does the National Marine Fisheries...
DOC suspends some re-entry related policies
The Dunleavy administration is making changes to the Department of Corrections: It removed a position focused specifically on re-entry and is changing policies that some advocates say helped people succeed when they released...
Juneau food bank opens doors to federal workers during shutdown
Canned goods on the shelf at the Southeast Alaska Food Bank in March 2015. (Photo by Kevin Reagan/...
NPR
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Suicide Attackers Kill Dozens In Assault On Afghan Base
A suicide bomber rammed a Humvee loaded with explosives into a compound of the nation’s...
‘Another Week Of Can-Kicking.’ Theresa May Faces Wary Lawmakers On Brexit Deal
British lawmakers urged Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday to make changes to her Brexit plans...
Leading Journalist Flees Nicaragua, Citing ‘Extreme Threats’ From The Government
Carlos Fernando Chamorro’s newsroom was raided by police in December. International...
