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Ketchikan man found guilty in 25,000 pill fentanyl bust
A Ketchikan man was found guilty on Tuesday of multiple drug and gun-related charges.
Ketchikan leaders leverage Canada trade war for local priorities
During a recent trip to Washington, D.C., a delegation from the borough advocated for restored ferry service to British Columbia, among other things.
Ketchikan City Council appoints Abby Bradberry to fill open seat
Bradberry previously served from 2020 to 2023 and was selected by the council to replace Mark Flora, who resigned in February.
Crews construct temporary bypass around Wolfe Point rockslide
Due to the meticulous nature of the cleanup work, crews are constructing a temporary gravel bypass road they hope to open early this week.
Station Highlights
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“One Poem a Day” Schedule and Poems
Click on the text above to see the schedule of poems and to listen. We still have slots open.
KRBD’s Spring Membership Drive
We are excited about this week’s Spring Membership Drive, which runs from Monday, March 24...
Shhhhh It’s the Quiet Drive (but tell your friends…)
***EDIT AND UPDATE*** The Quiet Drive has ended — The lucky winner of Two Unrestricted...
“One Poem a Day” coming in April
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.
Morning Edition Interviews
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Alaska Sea Grant talks business of commercial fishing
Alaska Sea Grant hosts a "Business of Fishing" workshop in Ketchikan on Saturday, April 29.
Ask UAS explores hummingbirds in Southeast
Professor Barbara Morgan discusses the next Ask UAS presentation at the UAS Ketchikan Campus...
Borough seeks input on Comprehensive Plan Update
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough is seeking public input on its Comprehensive Plan. Planning Director...
Community Reports
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Craig Parks and Recreation Report
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Ketchikan Public Library Report
There are hospice and advance care planning workshops Wednesday, today is the last day to turn in...
Museum report
Hear more about the new exhibit “History Afloat” featuring photography and oral...
Southeast News
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Portable Southeast will soon leave Wrangell and head to other coastal communities
Pandemic Babysitter (Lily Hope) and Bear Painting (Robert “Bo” Anderson) are showcased in Portable...
Assembly approves Highmark Marine for haulout operations
Construction of the city’s marine haulout in January (City of Sitka Photo) It was standing room...
Seattle-bound Alaska Airlines flight lands safely in Ketchikan after declaring in-flight emergency
Alaska Airlines has ordered 20 737 MAX 8 jets, shown above, from Boeing for delivery over the next...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, March 28, 2025
Alaska Native shareholders question their corporation’s migrant detention contracts. Also,...
Filipino American history and culture in Alaska | Alaska Insight
We discuss how Filipino culture and history contributes to the vibrant communities across the...
Alaska lawmakers pass bill designating March as Women’s History Month
Backers say it’s an effort to recognize the important contributions women have made to Alaska and...
NPR
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Some progress made in recovering U.S. Army soldiers submerged in Lithuanian swamp
U.S. Navy divers managed to successfully attach a line to a hoist point on the submerged vehicle....
Trump is ‘not joking’ about third term, though Constitution says he can’t serve
In remarks to NBC News, Trump also said “there are methods which you could do it.”...
U.S. Institute of Peace staff is laid off, escalating legal battle with Trump administration
The think tank is laying off nearly all of its staff, as its former board sues to stop what it...
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