Local News
LatestPole 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.
Silver Bay Seafoods finalizes acquisition of Trident Seafood’s Ketchikan operation
by Jack Darrell | Apr 25, 2024
Trident Seafood’s Ketchikan processing plant has officially changed hands.
Ketchikan Borough completes renovations on Norman Walker Field
by Jack Darrell | Apr 25, 2024
The Borough recently completed renovations on the Norman Walker Field.
Archaeologists try to answer new questions about first humans in Southeast Alaska
by Jack Darrell | Apr 23, 2024
A recent paper attempts to set a new timeframe of when the first humans might have appeared along the coast of Southeast Alaska, using cave remains and animal fossils from the region.
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
LatestMobile 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...
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....
Community Reports
LatestCraig 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,...
Arts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 25, 2024
Friday is the last day view “Radiance in the Rainforest” at the Main Street Gallery,...
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 24, 2024
The “Splash of Color” fun run/walk is this Saturday, May is Mental Health Awareness...
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
LatestSocial media ban for kids under 14 passes Alaska House
by APRN News | Apr 26, 2024
Lawmakers vote on House Bill 254, a bill that would ban social media accounts for kids under 14...
Anchorage policing of homeless encampments will hinge on U.S. Supreme Court decision
by APRN News | Apr 26, 2024
A lot of people were living in tents and under tarps in the woods at Anchorage’s Mountain View...
Anchorage teen’s cold-case killer sentenced to 50 years
by APRN News | Apr 26, 2024
Donald McQuade, center, poses for a photo with Public Defender Agency attorneys Benjamin Dresner,...
NPR
LatestUAW strike at Daimler Truck averted at 11th hour
by NPR News | Apr 26, 2024
More than 7,000 Daimler Truck workers, most of them in North Carolina, had threatened to go on...
Midwest tornadoes cause severe damage in Omaha suburbs
by NPR News | Apr 26, 2024
Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska but the most destructive storm moved from a largely...
Biden administration abandons plan to ban menthol cigarettes, citing ‘feedback’
by NPR News | Apr 26, 2024
An anti-smoking advocate says the decision to leave menthol cigarettes on the market...