KRBD Evening Report

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Officials expect roughly 700 doses of two COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in Ketchikan this month — plus, family members mourn a woman struck by a car on New Year's Eve, whose death is prompting a conversation about pedestrian safety

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Blustery weather knocks out power as gusts top 80 miles per hour in Ketchikan — plus, Juneau residents react to a mob storming of the Capitol onWednesday.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan's school board pushes back a meeting to continue its evaluation of the superintendent for the second time — plus, frustration as Alaska opens vaccine appointments for seniors 65 and older.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: A Southeast Alaska tribal leader condemns today's extremist violence in the nation's capital — plus, Ketchikan city leaders will consider whether to allocate more CARES Act money to local programs after a federal deadline was extended.

Ketchikan's borough actually saw a slight surplus in the fiscal year that ended last July — plus, why testing sewage in Juneau for the coronavirus isn't showing much useful data.

Trump supporters caravan through Ketchikan ahead of Wednesday's electoral certification deadline — plus, what happens when enough rock to halfway fill the Houston Astrodome comes tumbling down a mountain.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: A look back at the year that was in Southeast Alaska. (We're off for New Year's Day -- we'll be back Monday)

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report: An early morning house fire leaves two dead in Ketchikan — plus, a hatchery nonprofit votes to end a summer coho salmon program on Prince of Wales Island.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report: A meeting to evaluate Ketchikan's superintendent was reportedly postponed because the superintendent couldn't make it — plus, an update on the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine across Alaska.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan's school board will continue a performance review for the school district's top administrator, who's facing allegations she's shortchanged Alaska Native staff — plus, an online news outlet sues Gov. Mike Dunleavy's administration.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report: Healthcare workers in Ketchikan show their trust in the COVID 19 vaccine as they take their first doses at a public event, the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly approves an amended resolution in support of COVID vaccinations and individual rights, and a lawsuit is filed to restore Roadless Rule protections to the Tongass National Forest.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report: Leaders of Ketchikan's federally-recognized tribe says they have "no confidence" in the head of the school district — plus, a tradition lives on in Wrangell.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan's city council gives an initial green light to higher electric and water rates — plus, a hunter bags a world record on the Cleveland Peninsula. All that and more coming up.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report: The first batch of COVID-19 vaccine to arrive in Ketchikan was spoiled and had to be thrown away — plus, a federal agency watchdog blames the Forest Service for illegally awarding a $2 million grant to the state of Alaska — and Ketchikan's borough will debate two resolutions that cut to the heart of the vaccine debate.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan's school board is looking into allegations that the district's superintendent gives short shrift to Alaska Native educators and students  — plus, a look at the 2020 Arctic Report Card.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report: The first few doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrive in Ketchikan — plus, Ketchikan city officials say they're no longer looking at layoffs to fill a budget gap.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report: Coastal Alaska lawmakers say they're not happy with the governor's proposal to cut the ferry system's budget — plus, some Southeast Alaskans are desperate to see cruise ships return. But not everyone.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report: People without homes now have a new place to sleep as a winter shelter opens in a new location — plus, Tenakee Springs sees its first ferry in five months.

Today we're bringing you a special bonus on the podcast feed: stories from your friends and neighbors here in Southeast Alaska. You can catch the next edition live on KRBD at 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9. If you'd like to tell your own stories, contact Jack Finnegan at citylovesong@gmail.com or click here . The deadline to sign up for the next edition is Dec. 19.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report: Some teachers are pushing back against the Craig City School District's move to dramatically raise the number of COVID-19 cases that would trigger a move to distance learning — plus, a man drowns in Ketchikan Creek while fleeing police.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report: The first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines is set to arrive in Ketchikan in about a week and a half — plus, Southeast Alaska fishermen and tribes speak out against a permit extension for the proposed KSM mine.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan's school board is set to discuss waiving some graduation requirements — plus, a shuttered hotel reopens to house evacuees in Haines.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report: A community in shock as a Metlakatla man is accused of killing his neighbor — plus, state troopers suspend the search for two people missing after a landslide in Haines.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report:   Schools on Prince of Wales Island have moved to partial or full distance learning as COVID cases rise, more wet weather is expected this week though not nearly as heavy as last week or as windy, and Sitka’s Assembly is looking to turn over the former community hospital building to SEARHC.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report: Two people are still missing after Wednesday's landslides in Haines — plus, Sitka businesses turn to local shoppers to make up for the canceled cruise season.