KRBD Evening Report

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report… No one survived when a floatplane carrying six people crashed in Misty Fjords National Monument Thursday morning, former governor and U.S. senator Frank Murkowski calls on Ketchikan to lead the charge to save the Alaska Marine Highway System, and the Forest Service plans to offer more small and micro timber sales in Southeast.      Those stories a...

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report… Ketchikan’s Blueberry Arts Festival is a go for this weekend in a new location and modified events, due to the rise in COVID cases, Metlakatla has postponed most of its Founders Day events for Saturday, and the Ketchikan City Council is slated to approve a new lease with PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report… COVID-19 cases are on the uptick in Ketchikan and most are connected to congregate facilities, Juneau’s Assembly opts to extend emergency measures to combat COVID-19, and with Canada closing some commercial salmon fisheries this summer, what will that mean for transboundary rivers in Southeast?

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report…Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas made her inaugural visit, and only 2021 visit to Ketchikan, today; and the filing period for Ketchikan municipal elections just opened and several candidates have already turned in their applications.  

A killer whale that was stranded on Prince of Wales Island earlier today has freed itself – plus, PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center says five patients in its long-term-care unit have tested positive for COVID-19.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: A killer whale that was stranded on Prince of Wales Island earlier today has freed itself – plus, PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center says five patients in its long-term-care unit have tested positive for COVID-19.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Tourists are again filing off large cruise ships, but downtown doesn't exactly feel crowded – plus, Juneau officials are considering reinstituting pandemic safety measures as cases surge in the capital city.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: The IFA says three crew members have tested positive for COVID-19, but its schedule will not be affected – plus, the Alaska Supreme Court upholds the conviction of a Metlakatla man fined for fishing without the proper permits.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: COVID-19 cases are reported on two cruise ships that docked in Ketchikan over the weekend – plus, the federal government agrees to review a petition to give federal protections to Alexander Archipelago wolves.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Students learn the endangered Tsimshian language at a free class in Ketchikan – plus, a small cruise ship that recently saw 16 COVID-19 cases returns to service

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Four fishermen escape with their lives from a sinking vessel after another fishing crew renders aid – plus, health authorities say a COVID-19 positive passenger rode the Alaska Airlines milk run on Tuesday.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: A growing COVID-19 outbreak in Sitka likely won't affect the first large cruise ship call of the 2021 season – plus, commercial net fishing for salmon in Southeast is off to a slow start, but managers are optimistic.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Community members organize to support a family whose house burned down over the weekend – plus, a look at so-called "vaccine breakthrough" cases of COVID-19 – and, what's up with that big plane at Ketchikan's airport?

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan is one step closer to a new deal with the nonprofit that runs the community's hospital – plus, Ketchikan's Borough Assembly will consider raises and new borough jobs at its next meeting.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: The Biden administration moves to freeze large old-growth timber sales in the Tongass National Forest, putting cash towards other uses of the forest – plus, Canada will end its ban on large cruise ships later this year.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: A new lease with PeaceHealth to run Ketchikan's city-owned hospital would strengthen city oversight and outline upgrades – plus, Ketchikan bands together to support a beloved community member fighting cancer.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan's school board is set to recognize a Ketchikan teacher for her work towards international peace – plus, Filipino Alaskans gather in Juneau to get much-needed service from the Philippine consulate.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Alaska's first cruise ship since 2019 tied up in Ketchikan this morning, signaling the start of this summer's cruise season – plus, no one was injured when a floatplane hit a buoy and nosed over while taking off from Coffman Cove.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: A veto from the governor means a Craig harbor project will have to wait – plus, an earthquake in Glacier Bay National Park struck this afternoon, but damage was not reported.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: The first big cruise ship to visit Alaska since 2019 arrives in Ketchikan this Friday – plus, a new drive-up testing site is set to open as local pandemic response officials hand over responsibilities to the state health department.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Sitkans honor Elizabeth Peratrovich's July 4 birthday with a new yellow cedar bench – plus, why telehealth appointments have gotten harder to get.

A 52-year-old man is indicted on sexual assault charges related to the alleged rape of a 14-year old girl in 1993 – plus, Ketchikan gears up for a traditional Fourth of July.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: The Inter-Island Ferry Authority is raising rates by roughly 6% – plus, fire danger in the southern Tongass is high after a warm, dry spell.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: More federal money is likely heading to Ketchikan as part of the most recent pandemic aid package – plus, a look at Ketchikan's annual Pride Picnic, held this past weekend at Rotary Beach.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan police say they've cracked a 28-year-old rape case with new DNA evidence – plus, Ketchikan's emergency operations center is planning to demobilize next month.