KRBD Evening Report

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Looking for a job? The U.S. Forest Service has a historically high number of open positions. Plus, why a statewide tsunami warning system test didn't go as planned, And, insiders say a new law looking to beef up Alaska's beleaguered food assistance program won't address the issue's root causes.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: The Southeast Alaska State Fair gets pushback in Haines for including a drag show on the agenda.   A third suspect is being charged in the murder case of an 80-year-old Klawock man.   An investigative journalist looks into the impact the cruise industry has on the environment and quality of life in Southeast Alaska.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan police investigate a possible case of arson. Juneau police are investigating reports today of notes that included “a possible general threat against children.”   Ketchikan borough assembly prepares for five public hearings at their meeting on Monday.  

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: SEAPA gets push back for the internal hiring process of its new CEO. 20-years of research shows feeder food in the Bering Sea has gone low-cal, threatening the food chain. Wrangell’s tribal government aims to cut down on the amount of potentially toxic electronic waste in the community.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan High School drama students prepare to take to the stage in James and the Giant Peach. Sales tax is set to increase within Ketchikan city limits. Craig’s new Parks and Recreation Director talks about her vision for the future.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report:  Alaska Marine Highway System expands its hiring efforts after identifying problems with recruiting and retention. A former Juneau-area chiropractor Jeffrey Fultz was arraigned Wednesday after two more women accused him of assaulting them under the guise of medical treatment . A virtual dementia tour seeks to put people in the shoes of someone experiencing de...

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan Borough’s Parks and Rec Department’s summer camp program expands. Utility users in Wrangell are looking at increased rates and fees for … pretty much everything in the coming months. A bill has been filed in the state house that would call for a constitutional amendment relating to term limits for legislators.

In KRBD news for March 24, a sudden resignation leaves Craig City Council seeking a replacement. There are modest signs of hope for king salmon in Southeast Alaska. And humpback whales could be rebounding after a heat wave years ago.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan's school district might avoid layoffs. Plus, Saxman's City Council voted to terminate the city's clerk and administrator. And, a Haines falconer is training a bird traditionally flown by royalty. All that and more coming up.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Two men are facing murder charges after a killing in Klawock that police say was motivated by rumors spread on Facebook, Plus, the state hires a Houston maritime executive to lead the Alaska Marine Highway System, And, the Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery goes on two-hour notice.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Southeast Alaska artists worry that a push to loosen rules on sea otter hunting could threaten traditional crafts, Plus, Ketchikan's Borough Assembly takes a step towards doubling its sales tax cap, And, a new task force tackles the impact of tourism in Sitka.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Craig residents no longer need to conserve water, Plus, a look at one Alaska state senator's fight to regulate the chemicals known as PFAS, And, short-term rentals spike in Juneau, prompting concerns amid a housing crunch. 

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan Indian Community is one of five tribes selected for a state-tribal education compacting pilot program, Plus, a look ahead at the cruise season in Ketchikan, And, a ferry terminal north of Juneau is one step closer to becoming a reality. 

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: The Race to Alaska is set to return this summer, Plus, Alaska lawmakers join the call for a pause in mining on transboundary watersheds, And, State officials want the public's input on regulations outlining where small nuclear power plants should be placed. 

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan school board member Diane Gubatayao has no plans to step down after a senior administrator called for her resignation, Alaska's working-age population is shrinking, Thousands of Alaskans continue to struggle without essential food assistance. 

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan's own Tallie Medel discusses a 'surreal' Oscar night after co-starring in the best picture winner, Plus, Why it's so hard to predict the weather in Southeast Alaska, And, Sitka reckons with a labor shortage. 

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan's assistant superintendent calls on a school board member to resign, Plus, Ketchikan's academic decathlon team takes home second place at a state competition, And, Major players step up in support of Southeast Alaska trollers as they face a lawsuit that could shut down this summer's fishery. 

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: The city of Craig lifts a boil water notice but continues to urge water conservation, Plus, Ketchikan's school board approves a new contract with its No. 2 administrator after a push from the community's federally recognized tribe, And, the Coast Guard rescues two boaters from the shores of Annette Island. 

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: A new business arm of Ketchikan's tribe plans to build a substance abuse treatment center in the coming years. Plus, a nonprofit weight loss group celebrates 75 years helping members take off pounds sensibly, And, the University of Alaska Southeast gets a new chancellor.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Craig officials call for water conservation to avoid extending its boil water notice. Plus, Gov. Dunleavy introduces a bill requiring parent permission for sex ed and pronoun changes, And, why a sunken Juneau tugboat symbolizes a larger problem with Alaska's aging fleet. 

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: A boil water notice continues in Craig, but city officials say crews are making progress. Plus, Ketchikan's school board will discuss its budget on Wednesday, And, a former Sitka doctor pleads guilty to sexual assault. 

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Officials in Craig issue a boil water notice and urge conservation after a water treatment system fails. Plus, Skagway signs a deal with the Yukon Territory over ore shipping, And, Southeast Alaska growers discuss mushrooms and slugs at a farming summit in Petersburg.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: A roundup of recent news from Ketchikan's city and borough governments. Plus, Juneau's school district loses $270,000 to a scammer, And, Sitka considers an opportunity gap between Native and non-Native students. 

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: The Alaska House passes a resolution in support of Southeast trollers as a lawsuit threatens to shut down the king salmon fishery. Plus, Sen. Dan Sullivan calls for better infrastructure and development during a stop in Wrangell, And, Sitka considers a tourism task force. 

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan's Borough Assembly approves a new plan for the future of the community's parks. Plus, Wrangell joins the chorus of communities opposing a lawsuit threatening to shut down king salmon trolling, And, Juneau expects 1.6 million cruise passengers this summer.