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Geoduck fishery shutdown to continue through at least March 5
A group of fishermen who determine whether to open the fishery made the call to keep it closed Thursday.
Ketchikan council to state: Put Ocean Rangers back on cruise ships
Ketchikan’s City Council doesn’t believe the cruise industry should be policing itself. That’s one message coming out of the council’s Tuesday meeting.
Saxman Native Village planning gets green light from borough
"We have pictures, we have stories, there are even some elders here that can tell us stories of how it was originally," Saxman city administrator Lori Richmond told KRBD.
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KRBD Board Meeting
The KRBD Board of Directors regular March meeting is Wednesday, March 4th. The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. at KRBD, 1101 Copper Ridge Lane. All KRBD board meetings are open to the public.
KRBD seeks news intern applicants
Our summer intern will report, take photos and post web copy; and will fill in on the board as needed for Morning Edition hosting. Extra duties might include wearing a boat costume.
Morning Edition Interviews
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Eagle Scout project to honor Kayhi veteran and active-duty military
Help is sought in identifying Ketchikan High School graduates who served or are serving in the...
Plundered art the topic of the next Ask UAS
Art stolen during wartime will be discussed Thursday night. Dr. John Radzilowski offers insight...
Mental Health First Aid training available
Romanda Simpson discusses the Mental Health First Aid training coming up on February 29th....
Community Reports
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Craig Parks and Recreation
Victoria Merritt with the Craig Parks and Recreation report for February 21st.
Arts Council Report
Space is still available in a night photography class, Wearable Art Show pieces are on display at...
PeaceHealth Report
The CORVID19 coronavirus is discussed, along with new physicians coming to Ketchikan.
Southeast News
LatestJohn McCain’s humor, wisdom buoy Murkowski as she calls for a check on presidential power
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, on the floor of the US Senate on February 3, 2020. Although she subsequently voted to acquit President Trump, she is calling on Congress to reassert its authority in relationship to the executive....
Murkowski circles up with Pacific High students
Pacific High School students sat in a community building circle with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski on Wednesday (2-19-20)- students discussed the positive impacts of the school and the challenges the school faces. (KCAW/Rose) US...
Murkowski: Ready to move beyond the ‘ugly’ politics of impeachment
Sen. Lisa Murkowski characterized the political environment as “ugly” in Washington DC, during the impeachment trial of the president. But she wants to bring important issues back into focus. She reminded the Sitka...
Alaska News
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Recall Dunleavy organizers receive booklets, can start gathering signatures
Recall Dunleavy volunteers Frankie Urquhart, left, Jessie Chapman and Pat Chapman gather...
As REAL ID deadline looms, concerns from rural Alaska grow louder
Starting October 1, 2020, Alaska residents will need to present a REAL ID compliant license/ID, or...
It’ll take more than money to bring the Alaska Marine Highway back to life
Eoghan Fajardo, a member of Cordova High School’s cross-country running team, stands on the...
NPR
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Sanders Projected To Win Nevada Caucuses, Solidifying Status As Front-Runner
Sen. Bernie Sanders prevailed in the Nevada caucus, according to The Associated Press. The state...
Protesters Demand Julian Assange Be Freed Ahead Of Extradition Hearing
Hundreds of people, including Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters and designer Vivienne Westwood,...
More Than 10,000 Civilians Injured Or Killed In Afghanistan Last Year, U.N. Says
For the sixth year in a row, more than 10,000 civilians were killed or injured in armed conflict...
