KRBD Evening Report

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Two municipal races have become competitive - Ketchikan borough mayor and a two-year term on the school board, and we'll hear views from Republican state senator Shelley Hughes who was in Ketchikan last weekend.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….With additional filings, there's now a competitive race for a set on Ketchikan's Borough Assembly and it was all things Blueberry this past weekend as the arts festival returned for its 50 year.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Filing to run for municipal office in Ketchikan opened today and several have already signed up, non-residents will be allowed to sport fish for king salmon soon, and Juneau residents in the Mendenhall Valley are concerned about the impending glacial outburst flood.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Ketchikan's school board voted to restore its English Language Learning department, Southeast broke some temperature records on Monday, and Juneau voters will weigh in on whether the Capital City should implement a seasonal sales tax.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Ketchikan's City Council approved seven ballot propositions that will appear on the October 7 municipal election ballot, we'll hear about one of them; and a group of volunteers in central Southeast Alaska combed beaches on Mitkof Island in search of invasive European green crabs.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Hardware failure grounded all Alaska Airlines flights Sunday causing rerouting and delays, thousands of Alaskans have been caught for years in backlogs for government benefits, and a man is being investigated after bringing a “ghost gun” through Wrangell's airport.Those stories and more coming up…And a note, KRBD is currently without regular reporters, so local news will be very limited. We hope to be able to hire someone soon.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Native communities are gathering in Wrangell this weekend for the first totem pole raising there in decades, Juneau is preparing for the annual glacial outburst flood expected in early August, and more Republicans have entered the Alaska gubernatorial race.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Southeast Alaska's first commercial king salmon opener was so successful there's uncertainty how a second opener will look, Juneau is considering changes making it easier to arrest unhoused people camping in public places, and the village of Klukwan is trying to better understand landslide risk so new housing can be built.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Nonresidents can no longer fish for wild king salmon in Southeast Alaska, though there are a few exceptions; we'll hear the second part of a series looking at treatment and prevention of opioid overdoses; and tips on how to use bear spray properly.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Batten down the hatches, heavy rains are expected to hit Southeast Thursday with strong winds following, a Juneau chiropractor arrested four years ago for sexual assault may finally go to trial, and Alaskans struggle to get access to life-saving addiction treatment.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Ketchikan's burned-down South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department will rebuild after Ketchikan's Borough Assembly approved a contract, Petersburg's Assembly passed a resolution formally opposing the sale of public lands, and manager's from throughout Alaska share potential consequences to their public radio and television stations if federal funding is cut.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….A north Ketchikan home was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning – no injuries were reported, the family of a women who died in a van in a Juneau grocery store parking lot questions the police's conclusions, and journalists discuss Sen. Lisa Murkowski's new memoir.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….More affordable housing is coming to the village of Saxman, all charges against a man arrested for the murder of a woman found on a hiking trail in 2022 in Juneau have been dropped, and we'll hear about some non-native plants invading Southeast.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….One person is injured and at least one pet dead after a home fire in Ketchikan Monday morning, filing forms are available for Ketchikan's municipal elections, and Wrangell is considering a long-term relationship with a small cruise line.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….A Ketchikan woman was one of seven Southeast residents to plead guilty to international drug trafficking, a proposed sale of federal lands is receiving both praise and opposition, and harvesters are warned about paralytic shellfish poisoning concerns throughout much of Southeast, Alaska. Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Hundreds gathered in Ketchikan Saturday to protest President Donald Trump's policies while another group held an event promoting community unity, schools across the state are facing uncertainty after the governor slashed education funding approved by the legislature, and Eaglecrest Ski Area in Juneau permanently closed one of its lifts.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Shells of invasive European Green Crabs have been found at one of Ketchikan's most popular beaches – Refuge Cove. We'll hear from a UAS professor about what locals should know.That story coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….A bill that would take back funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and therefore affect public radio and media stations has passed the U.S. House and is headed to the Senate, Juneau is considering implementing ranked-choice voting for municipal elections, and with Father's Day coming up this Sunday, we'll hear from some Alaskan dads.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Ketchikan Indian Community has a new CEO, timber harvesters in Southeast Alaska are suing the federal government in an effort to harvest more old growth, and Sitka is planning to permit on-site consumption at its two cannabis retailers.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Heavy rains and flooding triggered a series of small landslides in Ketchikan Wednesday; Sitka voted on a ballot measure to cap the number of cruise visitors, we'll hear the results; and in a related story, we'll hear how limiting cruise ship traffic in a Maine town has affected that community.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Understaffing creates challenges for engineers on the Alaska Marine Highway ferries, a recent report shows Southeast business owners are concerned about their economic prospects because of recent federal actions, and Petersburg's Viking ship Valhalla set sail unexpectedly during a storm.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….A Ketchikan man pleaded guilty to setting a fire that destroyed the local American Legion post, NOAA Weather Radio sites will be down next week for upgrades, and a new association hopes to make it easier for businesses to produce products locally.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Batten down the hatches. A strong storm is heading to Southern Southeast this weekend with sustained, gale-force winds; the Juneau Assembly approved an increase in docking charges for large cruise ships; and Petersburg's borough is considering ending a sales tax exemption for some senior citizens.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….The Ketchikan School Board lost another member after an abrupt resignation, only one candidate remains in the running for Ketchikan school superintendent, and harmful algal blooms in Southeast are getting harder to predict.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….A Ketchikan principal is one of three finalists for a national award, Alaska's long-range ferry plan is complete, but where will the money come from to support it, and a curious Ketchikanite seeks the story behind a famous Alaskan cake.Those stories coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….A bill introduced in Congress would reauthorize funds for landslide monitoring projects throughout Southeast Alaska, including Ketchikan; Thorne Bay is looking to fill a city council vacancy; and a documentary on how Filipino nurses were among the unsung heroes of the pandemic comes to Anchorage.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Ketchikan's School Board has narrowed down the list of candidates for Superintendent and are planning public forums later this month, celebrations are underway for Petersburg's Little Norway Festival, and a new exhibit on Native boarding schools opened at the Alaska Native Heritage Center.Those stories coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Flood maps of the Mendenhall River valley have arrived and Juneau's assembly voted to extend the levee meant to protect valley homes and businesses, and cuts to federal grants are affecting the ability to provide affordable construction materials for housing.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….What appears to be human remains was discovered near Ketchikan's Alaska Marine Highway ferry terminal, a Washington-based conservation group is suing the federal government over king salmon – again, and Governor Dunleavy has ordered a freeze on most state hirings.Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Ketchikan's only movie theater will soon be under new ownership with plans for its future not yet revealed, a Whale Pass youth has a shot at competing for a world Taekwondo title, and the site of the former Douglas Indian Village may soon be returned to its original tribal owners.Those stories and more coming up…

Alaska libraries may lose the ability to request books from out of state or mail materials to Alaska residents. Plus, researchers look to collect more snowpack data in Southeast. And the Skagway news finds a new owner.

A Southeast author wins a Pulitzer Prize. Plus, Wrangell School District's superintendent is resigning. And we hear what's at stake if child advocacy centers lose significant funding.

A defendant in a two years old Klawock murder case pleads guilty to a lesser charge. Plus, a cruise line wants to build a new floating dock extension in Petersburg. And the future of a controversial Southeast mining project remains unclear.

The state's largest federally recognized tribe rejoins the Alaska Federation of Natives. Plus, Petersburg's police chief sues the local borough. And we have Part 2 of a story about how foreboding federal emails are affecting immigrants in Juneau.

Ketchikan breaks a daily rain record. Plus, a program monitoring toxic poisoning in marine harvests is on hold. And emails from the federal government split up an immigrant family in Juneau.

Rep. Jeremy Bynum passes a bill in the state House that creates new exceptions for Alaskans receiving dividend money. Local band Dude Mtn talks Folk Fest in Juneau and the worst parts about touring Southeast Alaska. Concerned Alaskans dial 2-1-1.

State lawmakers fail to override Gov. Dunleavy's veto of an education funding bill. Plus, experts discuss the challenges and strategies for addressing housing shortages. And the Sitka school board considers cutting teachers to meet budget numbers.

Ketchikan's state representative Jeremy Bynum sits down to discuss the outlook for state education funding. Plus, what the firing of federal workers means for Southeast Alaska's economy.

A major conference on Southeast landslides is canceled due to restrictions on federal agencies. Plus, Alaska's congressional delegation addresses fishing industry stakeholders. And a Petersburg dance troupe embraces the spirit of villainy.

Ketchikan welcomes the first cruise ship of a busy season. Plus, the Ketchikan School Board moves ahead with a contested cost-cutting plan. And a look at the state of the University of Alaska Southeast amid federal funding uncertainty.

A Ketchikan woman now holds the world record for the height of her mouth gape. Plus, cruise ship tourism will pay for infrastructure upgrade in Juneau. And Alaska scientists protest threats to research funding.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….A new license plate-based parking payment system is being installed and tested at the Ketchikan International Airport next week, the first cruise ship of the 2025 season arrives in Southeast next week, and the Forest Service has a plan for staffing the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor for the tourism season following dozens of firings in February. Those stories and more coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Juneau has taken steps to move forward with a 5th downtown cruise ship dock, flood barriers are being built along the Mendenhall River, and a Tlingit linguist works to preserve the language. Those stories coming up…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….A man is rescued from frigid waters in Wrangell Narrows Monday evening, Juneau's Assembly urges Alaska's congressional delegation to oppose cuts to federal agencies, and the 50th annual Alaska Folk Festival kicked off Monday night. Those stories and more coming up…

Efforts continue to limit cruise tourism in parts of Southeast Alaska. A mine in British Columbia upstream of Ketchikan is expedited. Making music in Southeast Alaska.

Residents hold a protest of the Trump Administration over the weekend. A Ketchikan-born filmmaker takes home an award at the Phoenix Film Festival. The king salmon allocation in SE Alaska is much smaller this year.

A highly anticipated Ketchikan trial set to begin this week is now on hold. Plus, Juneau considers hiring staff to fill roles previously filled by federal workers. And we hear from a Sitka centenarian on her concerns about tuberculosis.

An update on the road conditions in the Wolfe Point rockslide area. Plus, Alaska's food policy council holds a statewide festival outside the road system for the first time. And after half a century of service, a Sitka veterinarian closes his doors.

A looming volcano eruption near Anchorage could have impacts reaching as far as Southeast Alaska. Plus, more from the Kayhi principal's testimony in Juneau, and a youth snowmachine race in Nome.

Kayhi's principal testifies before a state committee about school funding and employee retention. Plus, the amount of king salmon allowed to be harvested in Southeast this year is lower than last year. And a look at the importance of weather data for Alaska mariners

Another member of the Ketchikan School Board resigns. A Canadian mining company sets its sights on Juneau. A traveling art exhibits plans to visit the First City this summer.