by Sydney Dauphinais | Jan 27, 2026

A welcome sign in Klawock greets visitors on Feb. 28, 2025. (Michael Fanelli/KRBD) A third...

Thorne Bay mayor announces resignation

by Hunter Morrison | Jan 26, 2026

Thorne Bay Mayor Shane Nyquest announced last week his intent to resign, following a recall petition.

ADF&G predicts Unuk River king runs will fall short of 2026 escapement goals

by Hunter Morrison | Jan 23, 2026

Scientists are mostly forecasting that Chinook salmon runs in Southeast Alaska will be well within targeted goals this year. But one river near Ketchikan is an exception.

Gubernatorial candidate and former mayor of Anchorage Dave Bronson talks priorities and experience

by Sydney Dauphinais | Jan 21, 2026

Dave Bronson was mayor of Anchorage from 2021-2024. He is now running for Governor. (Photo...

Station Highlights

KRBD 50 Year History Moments with Dave Kiffer

by KRBD Ketchikan | Jan 27, 2026

Have you been keeping up with the story? If you’ve missed a moment or two, don’t...

Entry is now closed. The winner will be announced in the coming weeks.

by Mike Gates | Dec 4, 2025

Our 50 Year Birthday Logo Contest Deadline is extended to January 8, 2026!

KRBD Annual On-Air Board Meeting

by Mike Gates | Nov 7, 2025

KRBD’s Annual On-Air Board of Directors Meeting will be on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 5pm. This will be a short meeting to meet our board members, hear a status report on how we’re doing in this unprecedented...

Thank You to Our Members!

by Mike Gates | Oct 11, 2025

October marked the first month of KRBD moving forward without federal funding. We are now 100%...

Morning Edition Interviews

Ketchikan, Saxman will transition to new emergency alert software

by Hunter Morrison | Jan 20, 2026

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough, City of Ketchikan and City of Saxman will transition its emergency alert software from Nixle to Everbridge on Jan. 30.

Ask UAS looks at Kaktovik and Mayan counting systems

by Maria Dudzak | Jan 7, 2026

Dr. Jackie Vogel will discuss Kaktovik and Mayan numerals which both have a base 20 system at a...

Gubernatorial candidate Bishop discusses issues with KRBD

by Maria Dudzak | Dec 29, 2025

Republican Click Bishop is one of a dozen individuals running for Governor of Alaska. The former...

Community Reports

Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report

by Hunter Morrison | Jan 28, 2026

Hear about upcoming Ketchikan Wellness Coalition drug prevention events, like Tuf Talks, the Your...

First City Players Report

by Maria Dudzak | Jan 27, 2026

Hear how Jazz and Cabaret went, rehearsals are underway and tickets are on sale for “Blithe...

Job Center Report

by Maria Dudzak | Jan 26, 2026

Hear about some of the almost 500 jobs available in the Ketchikan area and other services offered...

Southeast News

Colorado woman indicted for gun theft from missing men’s float house

by KCAW Sitka | Jan 28, 2026

A woman from Colorado was indicted last week (1-22-26) for allegedly stealing a number of guns from the home of the two mariners who went missing near Sitka last month. On December 15, 2025, 50-year-old Quinn Whitten and...

Education commissioner recommends ad hoc committee for MEHS

by KCAW Sitka | Jan 28, 2026

Alaska’s education commissioner wants the Alaska’s Board of Education and Early Development to form an ad hoc committee for Mt. Edgecumbe High School.Department of Education Commissioner Deena Bishop was tasked with researching...