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Arts Council Report
The Alaskana Auction to benefit Pioneer Hall restoration is coming up in mid-October. Michele Zerbetz gives details. The ARTober Art Walk is next Friday with extended hours, applications for the Island Music String Music Project for ages 9 – 16 are available now and the free…
Ketchikan 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…
First City Players Report
The Divas and Divos fundraiser is this Saturday and tickets are still available. They also are in need of volunteers to set up the night before and to help during the night of the show. And “Shrek: The Musical” opens in October. Elizabeth Nelson and Amanda Glanzer give details.…
Ketchikan 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.
Ketchikan’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.
Job 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…
Weather 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…
KRBD 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…
Craig Parks and Recreation Report
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.