Category: Local News

Rented backup diesel generators likely needed through fall

by Leila Kheiry | Jun 19, 2019 | Local News | 0

The diesel generators are in place because of ongoing drought conditions limiting access to hydroelectric power.

5th annual Artists of Ketchikan exhibit features 18 artists

by Elizabeth Gabriel | Jun 19, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated | 0

The fifth annual Artists of Ketchikan Invitational is open at Main Street Gallery. Four of the 18 artists talked with KRBD’s Elizabeth Gabriel at the opening reception.

VFW raises money for homeless, first responders

by Leila Kheiry | Jun 18, 2019 | Local News | 0

According to a news release from VFW Post 4352, the Flag Day shrimp boil held at the post on June 14th raised about $2,000. The post will donate $1,000 each to First City Homeless Services, and the North Tongass Fire Department.

Two charged following Ketchikan drug investigation

by Leila Kheiry | Jun 18, 2019 | Local News | 0

Two women, one from Hydaburg and one from Anchorage, face felony drug charges for allegedly bringing methamphetamine, heroin and prescription pills into Ketchikan.

First step to form a new Ketchikan service area approved

by Leila Kheiry | Jun 17, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated | 0

The vote begins the process of creating the proposed Old Dairy Road Service Area off South Tongass Highway. The petition calls for a 3.4-mill property tax on 13 parcels in the proposed boundaries.

Ketchikan Coast Guard Commanding Officer retires

by Elizabeth Gabriel | Jun 17, 2019 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

After serving for 25 years, Commanding Officer Ashley Holt has retired. On Thursday, the U. S. Coast Guard Ketchikan Base hosted a change of command ceremony.

Capsized boats unable to finish Race to Alaska

by Elizabeth Gabriel | Jun 17, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated | 0

The remaining racers are eleven days into stage two of Race to Alaska. But a few teams are having trouble completing the 750-mile race.

DEC issues warning for Ketchikan area beaches

by Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Jun 17, 2019 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated, Uncategorized | 0

State environmental health officials are advising against swimming in five Ketchikan beaches due to elevated levels of bacteria found in tests on June 10.