KRBD Evening Report

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: An AT&T retailer looks to capitalize after Verizon networks shut down on Prince of Wales Island. Plus, the state outlines its five-year plan for timber sales, And, Sitka middle schoolers play barista at a local coffee shop. 

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Millie Schoonover of Craig takes over as grand president emeritus of the Alaska Native Sisterhood. Plus, if there's a break in the clouds tonight, look out for the aurora! And, a falling tree takes out a popular Forest Service cabin at Anan Bay. 

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan third-graders shoot for the stars. Plus, a federal lawsuit joined by the state of Alaska threatens abortion access in rural parts of the state. And, a Juneau business looks to get more local mushrooms onto diners' plates. 

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Hospital operator PeaceHealth celebrates 100 years of service in Ketchikan. Plus, a tour of Ketchikan's Army National Guard armory. And, how one rural Alaska baker fought the egg shortage. 

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: A seafood processing plant in Wrangell has been shuttered for the past three years, but plans to reopen this summer. Plus, Alaska is set to receive more than $200 million from the federal government to modernize the state ferry fleet. And, a Juneau assembly considers allowing e-bike tours on the west side of Douglas Island.  

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: As sea otter populations grow, Southeast Alaska fishermen and elected leaders call for population management. Plus, the state Senate hears a bill that would make Juneteenth a state holiday. And, the latest on a logging controversy in Yakutat.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Now that's a wrap: Investigators uncover 20 pounds of meth on an Alaska-bound ferry hidden in tortillas. Plus, Weather Service forecasters change marine forecast zones to better reflect conditions. And, Wrangell turns to composting as it looks to cut down on garbage costs.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan honors Elizabeth Peratrovich. Plus, the Sitka Tribe of Alaska raises concerns over a seawalk extension. And, Juneau's school district expands its Lingit language and culture program.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Students at the Tongass School of Arts and Sciences mark Elizabeth Peratrovich Day. Plus, students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School learn about aviation. And, an update from independent Rep. Rebecca Himschoot, who represents much of Prince of Wales Island and Southeast Alaska.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Water and electric rate hikes are up for a final City Council vote Thursday. Plus, winches are the most common cause of serious injuries on Alaska fishing boats. And, thousands continue to wait for food aid as the state works through a food stamp backlog.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: A new podcast explores the Filipino experience in Alaska. Plus, Southeast communities score federal funding to make their streets safer. And, a Southeast Alaska wolf pack turns to a surprising source of protein.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: A local tradition was revived last month as the Monthly Grind returned to Saxman. Plus, Some Toyostove models are failing in cold temperatures, and there's no consensus on why. And, Celebrating 50 years of the Sitka Fine Arts Camp.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: A fighter jet shot down an unidentified object above the North Slope this morning. Plus, Metlakatla launches an effort to reclaim its history with a homegrown archive. And, why Petersburg's library is top-notch, according to a trade publication.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Why did Verizon phones on Prince of Wales Island recently stop working? KRBD looked into it. Plus, state troopers are getting bodycams, and they want public input on bodycam policies. And, how lawmakers hope to send more Alaskans to in-state colleges.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan school officials hope a bill in the Legislature could ease the need for layoffs. Plus, a proposal to open more hunting and fishing to Ketchikan residents moves forward – and not everyone's thrilled. And, Wrangell officials hope to use federal funds to repair dilapidated docks.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: A group of young athletes prepare to represent Ketchikan at a Native Youth Olympics tournament this spring. Plus, Petersburg plans an indoor triathlon to keep residents active in the winter months. And, a look at what kind of information was collected from recent homelessness surveys around Alaska.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Local governments and community members rally against a pending court decision that could shut down king salmon trolling. Plus, Another uptick in fentanyl-laced pills in Southeast Alaska. And, Wrangell prepares for tourist season by buying two high-end port-a-johns on eBay.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: A push to certify more of Ketchikan's Filipino residents in CPR. Plus, nonresident deer hunters in the ABC islands will be limited to two bucks. And, Chilkat weavers in Juneau work to finish child-sized robes for a ceremonial dance.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Alaska's governor says he'll fight a pending court ruling that threatens to shut down the Southeast king salmon season, Plus, Juneau's assembly signals that it wants a five-cruise ship limit. And, elk hunts are set to return to a Southeast Alaska island for the first time in nearly 20 years.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: A federal appeals court confirms last year's decision that Metlakatla members should be allowed to fish off-reservation, Plus, deer hunters will continue to have a liberal six-deer bag limit in the ABC Islands. And, another Lingit artist's work will be featured on a postage stamp.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: One home is destroyed and two more are damaged by a house fire in Ketchikan, Plus, a proposal to expand subsistence hunts and fisheries to Ketchikan residents will go before the Federal Subsistence Board. And, Ketchikan High School students prepare for a state ocean sciences competition.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report… Ketchikan’s school board grapples with possibly cutting almost 60 staff positions and tackling healthcare costs during a budget discussion Wednesday, residents of Saxman and Metlakatla share their thoughts on a proposed state ferry terminal in Saxman that would serve those communities, and the U.S. Department of Transportation approved $285 million to upgrade an...

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report… The state Board of Game rejected nine proposals by the Alaska Wildlife Alliance designed to protect wolves at its meeting this past weekend, a rally was held in Juneau to call for more education funding, and climate scientists are analyzing the impacts of past droughts in Southeast and projecting future conditions. Those stories and more coming up.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report… The Roadless Rule has been reinstated, restoring roadless protections to more than 9 million acres of the Tongass National Forest; Ketchikan Indian Community’s tribal council members are sworn in; and Revilla High School students explore journalism. Those stories and more coming up.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report… The Alaska Board of Game shoots down a proposal that would have changed how resident black bear hunters process their kill, Ketchikan’s school board is slated to discuss how to balance the 2024 budget, and a vacant lot in downtown Juneau is the center of a dispute between the state and federal government.