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Eye doctor brings minimally invasive eye procedures to Ketchikan
23+ hour, 10+ min ago (664+ words) Posted by Hunter Morrison | Jun 25, 2026 An eye care clinic in Ketchikan is now offering two first of its kind laser procedures for southern Southeast Alaska. The Ketchikan Eye Care Center in January started performing capsulotomies, which are often done after…...
Arts Council Report - KRBD %
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (118+ words) Posted by Maria Dudzak | Jun 25, 2026 Blueberry Arts Festival Booths are taken but there is a waiting list. Much is happening this week and beyond including Music on the Dock, there are several music performances at restaurants and clubs, there's a…...
Native leaders say disrespectful social media trend symptom of larger problem
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (330+ words) Posted by Sydney Dauphinais | Jun 24, 2026 There's a new social media trend of people dancing around Alaska Native totem poles to a Lil Jon song, replicating a scene from the 2009 movie "The Proposal." Ketchikan Indian Community, Central Council of the Tlingit…...
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (82+ words) Posted by Maria Dudzak | Jun 24, 2026 The Float for Hope drug-free and alcohol-free community event is July 18, Ketchikan 1-2-3 free wellness resource guides are available from KWC, Robotic League coaches are needed, and the We Belong Block Party was a success. Alma…...
Ketchikan Visitors Bureau asks for community feedback on how tourism impacts residents
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (577+ words) Posted by Sydney Dauphinais | Jun 18, 2026 The Ketchikan Visitors Bureau is working to revamp a program that encourages local feedback on the tourism industry. It's called the Tourism Best Management Practices. It's an initiative modeled after one in Juneau." The Tourism…...
Ketchikan Public Library Report - KRBD %
1+ week, 3+ day ago (60+ words) Ketchikan Public Library Report KRBD Ketchikan Public Library Report Posted by Maria Dudzak | Jun 16, 2026 Here is a link to the library's Facebook page. Hunter Morrison is a Report for America corps member for KRBD. Your donation to match our RFA…...
Man found deceased near Deer Mountain trail
1+ week, 4+ day ago (368+ words) Posted by Sydney Dauphinais | Jun 15, 2026 A man was found deceased near Silvis Lake Monday morning after reportedly getting lost near the Deer Mountain trail. He is believed to be 49-year-old Heath Didier from Portland, Oregon. Alaska State Troopers received a…...
Weather Report from NWS Juneau
1+ week, 4+ day ago (79+ words) Posted by Maria Dudzak | Jun 15, 2026 From dry and sunny to rainy. The weather has changed. Hear what to expect this week. Meteorologist Gregory Spann gives details for the week of June 15. Here is a link to'Co Co Ra HS" the…...
Independent US House candidate Bill Hill talks cost of living and protecting the Alaska lifestyle during visit to Ketchikan
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (306+ words) Posted by Sydney Dauphinais | Jun 12, 2026 Bill Hill, a Bristol Bay fisherman and retired school teacher, is one of the 15 candidates running for Alaska's seat in the House of Representatives." Hill, an Independent, campaigned in several Southeast communities this week. KRBD…...
Federal lawsuit alleges wrongful prosecution following mishandled Metlakatla police investigation
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (395+ words) Posted by Sydney Dauphinais | Jun 11, 2026 A former Metlakatla man previously charged with first degree murder has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against over 30 parties connected to the case. The lawsuit alleges that Isaac Henderson, who was 18 years old at…...