Local News
LatestHours after BSA rally, School Board passes budget with $6 million deficit
by Michael Fanelli | Apr 30, 2024
Educators rallied to raise the BSA Wednesday. That night, the Ketchikan School Board moved ahead with a budget requiring $6 million in cuts.
Man found dead beneath downtown dock
by Jack Darrell | Apr 30, 2024
A 44-year-old man was found dead in the 300 block of Front Street in downtown Ketchikan over the weekend.
Metlakatla man indicted for assault, manslaughter in 2023 car crash
by Jack Darrell | Apr 29, 2024
A Metlakatla man was indicted on four felony charges of assault and manslaughter on April 18 stemming from a car crash that happened more than a year ago.
Pole fire causes major power outages in Ketchikan, Wrangell, and Petersburg
by Jack Darrell | Apr 25, 2024
Communities in southern Southeast Alaska lost power for a few hours Thursday afternoon, due to a failure along the power grid in Ketchikan. Wrangell, Ketchikan, and Petersburg all lost power around noon on April 25.
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...
Mike Gates moves to Interim GM job
by Marty West | Feb 14, 2024
The Development Specialist will start a six week contract March 1.
More 2024 KRBD Calendars are in!
by Marty West | Feb 5, 2024
On sale at the station, 1101 Copper Ridge Lane and at Parnassus Books and Gifts downtown
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestKetchikan AARP releases 2024-2026 Senior Directory
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 29, 2024
A guide listing services available and contact information for organizations in Ketchikan...
Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program kicking off
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 24, 2024
Ben Watson, community paramedic, give details about the mobile integrated healthcare program, how...
Alzheimer’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...
Community Reports
LatestJob Center Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 29, 2024
Hear about some new jobs recently posted, Public Assistance is sharing space with the job center...
Weather Report from NWS Juneau
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 29, 2024
Southeast saw a low snow pack this winter. What might that mean this summer? Meteorologist Brian...
Craig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 26, 2024
Listen to the April 26 Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein,...
Southeast News
LatestMitkof Dance Troupe to debut “Myths and Legends” this weekend
by KFSK Petersburg | Apr 26, 2024
First grade fauns Sigrid Wollen and Erika Boggs get ready for the big day. (Photo by Shelby...
Following statewide protest, Sitka teachers ask board for specifics on staff and program cuts
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 26, 2024
“As much as we would like to be, we’re not superheroes,” Keet Gooshi Heen music teacher Susan...
As concerns mount over user conflict, board bumps fees for cruise passengers at Sitka’s industrial park dock
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 26, 2024
Even at the time of its construction in 2018, there were concerns that the deepwater dock at...
Alaska News
LatestThe Correspondence school allotment lawsuit | Talk of Alaska
by APRN News | Apr 30, 2024
A clock outside the Nesbett Courthouse in downtown Anchorage reads just after 3 p.m. on August 31,...
Anchorage’s LaFrance-Bronson mayoral runoff election is underway. Here’s what to know.
by APRN News | Apr 30, 2024
A heavy equipment operator collects one of 18 secure drop boxes from the Anchorage Election Center...
Alaska House votes down ethics board alternate member, citing signature on Dunleavy recall petition
by APRN News | Apr 30, 2024
Members of the Alaska House of Representatives listen to a speech by Rep. David Eastman,...
NPR
LatestWith a deadline looming, countries race for a global agreement to cut plastic waste
by NPR News | Apr 30, 2024
A United Nations official said negotiators have a “clear path to landing an ambitious...
University protesters want divestments from Israel. Here’s what that means
by NPR News | Apr 30, 2024
Campus protesters want administrators to sell off investments in companies with ties to Israel....
Saying he was too nice in his first term, Trump plots an aggressive second chance
by NPR News | Apr 30, 2024
In a new interview with TIME Magazine, Trump promises to prosecute President Biden, unleash the...