Local News
LatestHaida language and culture non-profit H.E.A.L. opens in Craig
by Jack Darrell | Apr 17, 2024
H.E.A.L. hopes to empower and nurture the local Haida community and heritage.
Borough ratifies disaster declaration for South Tongass fire, state investigation is ongoing
by Jack Darrell | Apr 17, 2024
The Ketchikan Borough Assembly voted to enact a disaster declaration for the recent fire that devastated the South Tongass Fire Department
Ketchikan leaders issue disaster declaration for South Tongass fire
by Jack Darrell | Apr 12, 2024
Ketchikan area leaders signed a disaster declaration, in response to the fire that burned the South Tongass Fire station.
Peltola says her priority is Alaskans’ economic prosperity
by Michael Fanelli | Apr 12, 2024
U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola visited Ketchikan April 3, and discussed her approach to housing, mental health resources, and addressing climate change.
Station Highlights
Latest“One Poem a Day” Schedule and Poems
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 2, 2024
Click on the text above to see the schedule of poems and to listen.
KRBD’s Spring Fund Drive
by Mike Gates | Mar 26, 2024
We are excited about this week’s Spring Fund Drive, which runs from Sunday 3/24 through...
“One Poem a Day” coming in April
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 12, 2024
Attention poetry fans...KRBD once again brings you "One Poem A Day Won't Kill You" in April. If you are interested in reading a poem you wrote, or one in the public domain, contact us.
Mike Gates moves to Interim GM job
by Marty West | Feb 14, 2024
The Development Specialist will start a six week contract March 1.
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestAlzheimer’s topic of next Ask UAS
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 19, 2024
Story sharing and discussion is the format of the next Ask UAS. Assistant Professor Michele...
Meetings scheduled to explore murals and art decor
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 13, 2024
An effort is underway to add more murals and artful signs and planters throughout Ketchikan....
Barbra Lica Quintet to perform in Ketchikan
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 11, 2024
Barbra Lica speaks about her music and concert in Ketchikan this Friday. Here is a link to Barba...
Community Reports
LatestPeaceHealth Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 17, 2024
PeaceHealth’s Home Health and Hospice now if fully accredited and offers medical,...
Ketchikan Public Library Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 16, 2024
The Friends of the Library’s annual meeting is tonight, the Friends are accepting book...
Job Center Report
by Michael Fanelli | Apr 15, 2024
Hear about Social Security Administration services available at the Ketchikan Job Center, summer...
Southeast News
LatestViking boys’ head coach Rick Brock is the Division 2A Coach of the Year
by KFSK Petersburg | Apr 17, 2024
Petersburg High School’s varsity boys’ basketball coach, Rick Brock, is the Division 2A Coach of...
Bill that aims to loosen telehealth restrictions passes Alaska Senate
by KFSK Petersburg | Apr 17, 2024
The Senate Finance Room in the Alaska Capitol.(Photo by Skip Gray/360 North) Many Alaskans have to...
Trident Seafoods Inc. finalizes sale of Petersburg plant
by KFSK Petersburg | Apr 17, 2024
The Trident Seafoods processing plant in Petersburg. (Photo by Hannah Flor/KFSK) Trident Seafoods...
Alaska News
LatestRiver forecast shows Kuskokwim, Yukon breakups could be delayed this year
by APRN News | Apr 17, 2024
Breakup on the Kuskokwim River at Bethel in 2022. (Gabby Hiestand Salgado/KYUK) After a brief...
Alaska Native Heritage Center ready to rouse ‘sleeping giant’ of cultural tourism
by APRN News | Apr 17, 2024
Dancers at the Alaska Native Heritage Center bless a newly crafted totem pole on Sunday, Oct 22,...
Alaskan Independence Party focuses on Legislature seats after Fairbanks convention
by APRN News | Apr 17, 2024
John Wayne Howe, seen here at the Alaskan Independence Party’s 2020 convention, has been elected...
NPR
LatestSenate kills articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
by NPR News | Apr 17, 2024
The Senate rejected the two articles that accuse Mayorkas of refusing to enforce immigration laws....
Watch: A circus elephant runs loose in a Montana town before being recaptured
by NPR News | Apr 17, 2024
Sheriff Ed Lester said the animal was apparently “spooked by a vehicle” and briefly...
A new Lennon-McCartney collab has dropped — but this time, it’s by the Beatles’ sons
by NPR News | Apr 17, 2024
A new single, “Primrose Hill,” was co-written by Sean Ono Lennon and James McCartney,...