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On the Borough Assembly’s agenda for Monday: Request for travel restrictions, CARES funding and more
The assembly postponed a vote at its last meeting in order to soften some language -- to call for a suggested quarantine for in-state travelers, as opposed to a mandatory quarantine.
Tribal members shouldn’t need state permits to fish in Metlakatla’s traditional waters, new lawsuit argues
Metlakatla is asking a federal judge to prevent the state from requiring commercial fishing permits for tribal members.
Southeast fisherman says he’ll donate a boatload of salmon to Metlakatla community once a week
"When I gave away almost 1,000 pounds of salmon, you know, I'd never seen so many smiling people and big smiles on their faces," fisherman Eldon Atkinson said.
Station Highlights
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KRBD classic car auction
The late Judge Michael Thompson loved this classic 1977 Chevrolet El Camino. Before he passed away earlier this year, Judge Thompson asked his family to donate the vehicle to KRBD as a fundraiser.
KRBD Finance Committee
The KRBD Board of Directors’ Finance Committee will meet by videoconference starting 6 p.m....
KRBD Board application
KRBD strives to have board members as diverse in their skills, backgrounds, opinions and areas of interest as the community we serve.
Morning Edition Interviews
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Ketchikan International Airport seeks community input on new terminal plan
Ketchikan International Airport Manager Mike Carney talks about upcoming plans for the airport....
What to know about upcoming primary and local elections
Ketchikan Gateway Borough Clerk Kacie Paxton and City Clerk Kim Stanker talk about the upcoming...
Americans with Disabilities Act marks 30th anniversary
Sunday, July 26th, marked 30 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The law prohibits...
Community Reports
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Arts Council Report
Bluberry Festival T-shirts, face masks and stickers are available for order and pickup, the...
Museum report
Marni Rickelmann and Erika Jayne Christian talk about what’s happening at Ketchikan...
Weather Report from NWS Juneau
A couple days of relatively dry weather is expected! Learn more by listening to our weekly...
Southeast News
LatestWith two new cases, Sitka’s coronavirus count rises to 45
A sign directs disembarking passengers at the Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport for coronavirus screening by Allen Marine employees in June. (Erin McKinstry, KCAW) Two more Sitkans have tested positive for the coronavirus. The Sitka...
Have test will travel: Alaska visitors must prove they’re covid-free, or pay $250 to be tested
An Alaska Airlines 737 touches down in Juneau in 2016. (Flickr photo/Gillfoto) Alaska has upped the ante for travelers arriving from out of state — literally. As of August 11, non-resident arrivals must present proof of a...
Meet Air Station Sitka’s new Coast Guard commander, Brian McLaughlin
Cmdr. Brian McLaughlin speaks during a change of command ceremony on July 17. McLaughlin relieved Capt. Michael Frawley as commanding officer of Coast Guard Air Station Sitka. (Photo provided by U.S. Coast Guard) Cmdr. Brian...
Alaska News
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It was supposed to be a record year for Alaska tourism. Then COVID-19 hit.
(Leila Kheiry/KRBD) Alaska tourism businesses were anticipating a record year for visitors in...
Ravn hopes to relaunch service to rural hubs in September
(Ravn Alaska intends to eventually provide non-stop service to places like Unalaska/Dutch Harbor...
Biologists hope dead sea lion will provide insight into endangered Aleutian population
CREDIT MELISSA GOOD/ALASKA SEA GRANT MARINE ADVISORY PROGRAM A Steller sea lion in poor health was...
NPR
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Trump: TikTok Must Be Sold In 90 Days, Cites ‘Credible Evidence’ Of Security Threat
The move follows a previous executive order from the president that would make...
U.S. Ambassador Says Israel’s Agreement With UAE Holds ‘Enormous Upside’
Israel and the UAE agreed to move toward normal diplomatic relations. For one perspective on the...
New Zealand Investigates A Mystery: Where Did Its New Cases Come From?
The hunt is on to find the source of the outbreak, now at 30 cases. The country is working to...
