Jack Darrell, Author at KRBD

Ketchikan library advisory board votes down book challenges

The Ketchikan Public Library’s advisory board convened Jan. 10 for a highly anticipated first meeting of the year. Hearings on two book challenges were on the agenda.

Trial begins in Ketchikan for 30-year cold case

Trial proceedings began today in Ketchikan for a 30-year-old rape case. Michael J. Williams, a 54-year-old Saxman man, stands accused of two felony counts of sexual assault and sexual abuse of a minor.

What 2023 Ketchikan weather could mean for the future, according to Alaska climate specialist

2023 was the sixth wettest year on record in Ketchikan. The First City was drenched in over 176 inches of rain last year. It was also a year for above average temperatures and rainfall across the Alaska Panhandle. KRBD’s Jack Darrell spoke with Alaska Climate Specialist Rick Thoman with the Alaska Center for Climate Assessments and Policy to find out why and what it could mean for the future.

Ketchikan school district loses two beloved educators

Ketchikan elementary schools resumed classes this week after losing two staff members over winter break. A kindergarten teacher at Point Higgins Elementary School and a paraeducator at Houghtaling Elementary passed away in separate occurrences in the last few weeks.

Ketchikan library’s advisory board will vote on more book challenges in 2024

The Ketchikan Public Library will again see challenges over whether several books should remain on its shelves in 2024, after a year of controversy surrounding book bans last year. The library advisory board will take up the issue Jan. 10.