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Seafloor survey to begin for fiber optic cable aiming to boost internet speeds in POW communities
“When the cable is complete, in 2023, that will give us the capacity and the ability to offer very high speed internet in Coffman Cove and Kasaan. And from then, we would be looking at improving service in the other communities on Prince of Wales as well,” Alaska Power & Telephone's Jason Custer said.
Judge rules in Florida’s favor in CDC lawsuit, but Alaska’s cruise season is ‘good to go’
The CDC argued Florida’s challenge to federal pandemic rules could imperil an exemption to a law that required large Alaska-bound cruise ships to make a stop in Canada. But the ruling applies only to Florida voyages.
Ketchikan’s tribe and school board discuss improving education for community’s students
Among the top priorities for Ketchikan Indian Community's Tribal Council was addressing disproportionate educational outcomes for Alaska Native students.
Ketchikan City Council to again consider extending COVID-19 emergency declaration
The declaration is currently set to expire at the end of this month. Thursday’s meeting will be the second time the city council has tried to pass an extension.
Station Highlights
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KRBD’s 25th 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.
Stories @ Latitude 56 (The Radio Edition)
KRBD and the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council have teamed up to bring you a pandemic-style version of the popular KAAHC's Stories @ Latitude 56.
Reading the Classics
“Reading the Classics” is hosted by staff of the Ketchikan Public Library and airs on...
Thank you to Ketchikan Community Foundation
We at KRBD are thrilled to announce that we are the grateful recipients of a grant from Ketchikan Community Foundation.
Morning Edition Interviews
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Race Around Revilla coming in August
Motor boats, sailboats, kayaks and other watercraft can compete in the four categories in the Race...
Ask UAS looks at how climate and weather changes are affecting Alaska
Ask UAS presents “Alaska in Transition: Important Events in our Climate and Weather”...
Updike sets records at Oregon relays, discusses career
Former Ketchikan resident Isaac Updike is a cross-country runner who ran with the Kayhi Kings in...
Community Reports
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Craig Parks and Recreation
Victoria Merritt with the Craig Parks and Recreation report for June 18.
Arts Council Report
The Ratfish Wranglers are having a free concert on the dock Sunday afternoon, other opportunities...
Ketchikan Public Library Report
The library is now open daily, magazines and newspapers are back on the shelves, youth and teens...
Southeast News
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Free COVID screening is still available in Sitka’s airport, but few travelers are testing
(KCAW/Rose) It’s a little after six at Sitka’s Rocky Gutierrez Airport, and the passengers from...
Alaska recruits former California official as top forester
Helge Eng joined the Department of Natural Resources on June 2 as director of the Division of...
Drought year means no hatchery king release at City Creek
A float net pen is used to hold young king salmon from Crystal Lake Hatchery near the mouth of...
Alaska News
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LISTEN: Anchorage flies Juneteenth flag for the first time
The Juneteenth flag was raised on June 11, 2021, at Anchorage City Hall. (Jeff Chen/Alaska Public...
The Yukon’s largest COVID-19 outbreak intensifies, Skagway looks to avoid a similar fate
Canada’s Yukon Territory is in the middle of its largest COVID-19 outbreak to date with 54 active...
Gas shortage and failing equipment leaves Shungnak residents with few fuel options
The Native Village of Shungnak (Photo courtesy of Northwest Arctic Borough) The Northwest Arctic...
NPR
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A 15-Vehicle Crash On An Alabama Highway Has Left 9 Children Dead
Eight of the children were traveling in a van belonging to a youth ranch operated by the Alabama...
Enthusiastic Amateurs Advance Science As They Hunt For Exotic Mushrooms
Scientists who study mushrooms get a boost from a network of sophisticated aficianados who tromp...
Juneteenth Brings Joy, A New Tubman Museum And Questions Of The Future
The Smithsonian magazine had named the small Harriet Tubman Museum in Cape May, N.J., as one to...
