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KRBDArts Council Report
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) The current gallery show “All Aboard” is on display until the end of the month, Wearable Art Show tickets are available for artist members and above, the Fil-Am Fest is this Saturday, models are needed for life drawing classes in November and there are several calls to artists. Kathleen Light, Erin Reynolds and Kelsey McNeil give details about this and much, much more. Here is a link to the Arts Council website . KAAHC Facebook Page . Phone: 907-225-2211 Hunter Morrison is a Report for America corps member for KRBD. Your donation to match our RFA grant helps keep him writing stories like this one. Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution . The post Arts Council Report appeared first on KRBD .
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The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) The ARTober Art Walk is this Friday with extended hours, Wearable Art Show tickets are available for artist members and above, there’s a First Friday Art Walk in Craig, the Kapamilya Gala is Saturday, the Kayhi music concert is next Wednesday, and there are more performances around town. Kathleen Light and Erin Reynolds give details about this and much, much more. Here is a link to the Arts Council website . KAAHC Facebook Page . Phone: 907-225-2211 Hunter Morrison is a Report for America corps member for KRBD. Your donation to match our RFA grant helps keep him writing stories like this one. Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution . The post Arts Council Report appeared first on KRBD .Read on krbd.orgKRBDFour more Alaska Native boarding school students to be repatriated, including one to Ketchikan
The remains of four students who died at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School over 100 years ago will return home this week.
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KRBDKRBDKetchikan ballot measure asks to authorize spending powers for electric upgrades
City officials say the $25 million bonding authority will allow it to finance upgrades and repairs to Ketchikan's electric facilities.
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Read on krbd.orgKRBD·MetlakatlaMetlakatla Indian Community constructs new shellfish testing lab
The space will help the tribe monitor for paralytic shellfish toxins. The project was funded by a grant from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
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Read on krbd.orgKRBDKetchikan Wellness Coalition Report
Hear about KWC activities during Filipino-American History Month, a special Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library storytime at the library, and the Stomp the Stigma March and Rally is this Saturday. Alma Manabat Parker and Cazrina Cabillo give details about this and more. Here are links to KWC’s website and Facebook Page Phone: 907-225-9355 Location: 60 Don […]
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Read on krbd.orgKRBDKetchikan’s borough assembly condemns discriminatory remarks made by planning commissioner
The assembly is requesting they resign after making racist comments against Ketchikan Indian Community in a public meeting last week.
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Read on krbd.orgKRBDJob Center Report
Hear about some of more than 550 jobs available in the Ketchikan area and on Prince of Wales Island; along with other services offered by the Job Center. Reed Harding gives details during the September 21 report. You can contact the Ketchikan Job Center at 907-225-3181. Here is a link to find jobs on the […]
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Read on krbd.orgKRBDWeather Report from NWS Juneau
The weather contributed a few inches of rain to Ketchikan this past weekend, but annual precipitation is still well below normal. Hear more about this and the outlook for the week. Meteorologist Spencer Fielding gives details for the week of September 21. Here is a link to CoCoRaHS – the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network […]
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Read on krbd.orgKRBDKRBD hosts on-air candidate forums
Last week, KRBD’s news team hosted live, on-air forums with the candidates running in Ketchikan’s 2026 municipal election. We asked candidates running in the upcoming municipal election questions about a variety of issues to help you get a better idea of their priorities and how they differ. Missed the forums when they aired? Listen below. […]
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Read on krbd.orgKRBD·MetlakatlaMetlakatla educator named Alaska’s superintendent of the year
Taw Lindsey is being recognized for his leadership skills, creativity and dedication to the Annette Island School District.
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Read on krbd.orgKRBDKetchikan business nationally spotlighted for serving up Alaskan oysters
The Alaskan Oyster Shack was just featured in Food & Wine magazine for having one of the best dishes of the month.
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Read on krbd.orgKRBDPeaceHealth Report
Hear about patient financial assistance options and an upcoming open house. Kate Govaars and financial counselor Sara Graham give details. Here is a link to the PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center website. Main phone: 907-225-5171
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Read on krbd.orgKRBDKRBD’s news team is hosting live candidate forums
Have questions about the candidates running in the upcoming municipal election? Want to know more about their priorities and how the candidates differ? With input from community members, KRBD has come up with a list of questions to ask candidates running in the upcoming municipal election. Listen live on KRBD. All forums will be recorded, […]
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Read on krbd.orgKRBDRob Holston files to run for Ketchikan’s school board
Rob Holston filed to run for a three-year seat on Ketchikan’s school board.
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Read on krbd.orgKRBDJob Center Report
Hear about some of more than 500 jobs available in the Ketchikan area and on Prince of Wales Island; along with other services offered by the Job Center. Reed Harding gives details during the September 14 report. You can contact the Ketchikan Job Center at 907-225-3181. Here is a link to find jobs on the […]
The post Job Center Report appeared first on KRBD.Read on krbd.orgKRBDFrances Klein on her decision to run for Ketchikan’s school board — Frances Klein has filed to run for Ketchikan's school board in the October 6 municipal election.
Read on krbd.orgKRBDKetchikan City Council member Judy Zenge files for reelection — Ketchikan City Council member Judy Zenge has filed for reelection for a three-year seat on the council.
Read on krbd.orgKRBDFederal government extends public comment period for proposed Roadless Rule rescission — The public comment period for the proposed Roadless Rule rescission has been extended by 15 days and now ends on October 6, 2026.
Read on krbd.orgKRBDBorough assembly member Kathy Bolling files for reelection — Borough assembly member Kathy Bolling has filed for reelection for a three-year seat on the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly.
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