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Pot, Deer Mountain among top stories of 2016

(Creative Commons image) Pot continued to be a hot topic in the City of Ketchikan this year, the borough lost its education funding lawsuit on appeal, and Deer Mountain remains under threat of logging. Here’s a look back at just a few of the top stories of the past 12 months. document.createElement('audio'); http://www.krbd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/29KtnYE.mp3 The City of Ketchika … more

Kahi Interact donates pie proceeds to Pioneers

Kayhi Rotary Interact members at the November pre-Thanksgiving pie sale. (Rotary photo) Every November, just before Thanksgiving, Ketchikan High School’s Rotary Interact club – the high school version of Rotary – organizes a pie auction. Money from the auction goes to the Ketchikan Pioneers Home, and usually the students are able to raise a couple thousand dollars. This year, they rai … more

Alaska, B.C. detail transboundary mine pact

Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott opens the first teleconferenced meeting of a bilateral working group on transboundary mines Dec. 16. Shown are, from the left, Meghan Topkok, First Alaskans Institute; Barbara Blake, senior advisor to Mallott; Mallott; and David Rogers and Jackie Timothy, Department of Fish and Game. (Photo courtesy Governor’s Office.) Alaska and British Columbia are working out details of … more

Auction Fire Sale!

Auction Fire Sale! Looking for a great post-holiday deal? The prices on these items have been reduced, and they are ready to move! There are some great buys below. Take a look and call 225-9655, 1-800-557-5723, or email [email protected] if you’re interested in one or more of these items. Bernie’s At The Plaza, Danby 5.8 Cubic Foot Keg Cooler with Prep Top (doubles as a mini-fridge), Buy It Now: $210.00 Soft … more

Photo of the Day

Jessica A Llanos took this photo as she watched the sun set and the town slowly light up. Local photographers, professional and amateur: Here is an opportunity to showcase your pictures, and maybe win a bag of Raven’s Brew coffee! To submit recent photos of local scenery, people or events, email them to [email protected]. Please include the photographer’s full name, where and when the photo was taken. KRBD prefers … more

Pot, Deer Mountain among top stories of 2016

Pot continued to be a hot topic in the City of Ketchikan this year, the borough lost its education funding lawsuit on appeal, and Deer Mountain remains under threat of logging. Here’s a look back at just a few of the top stories of the past 12 months. more

Arts Council Report

Marni Rickelmann and Jeff Fitzwater speak about dances, artist opportunities, gallery closures and more. Barbara Morgan discusses “The Monthly Grind.”

Update from the Coast Guard

Commander Chip Lewin of Coast Guard Air Station Sitka discusses the role of Air Station Sitka, the phases of Search and Rescue, things you can do to help get found, and provides information about the Coast Guard Auxilliary.