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Saxman on boil-water advisory after water tank runs dry
Saxman residents are being asked to boil their water prior to drinking or cooking with it, following a failure at the city’s water treatment plant.
Tlingit & Haida awarded $3 million for coastal habitat restoration
The federal funding is part of a nationwide investment to support community-driven habitat restoration and climate resilience projects.
Eric Mattson steps into role of Ketchikan Police Chief
Ketchikan recently hired a new police chief: Eric Mattson.
Washington state man dies while exploring abandoned mine on Prince of Wales
After an extended recovery effort, teams were able to recover the body of 50-year-old Devin Albert, who suffered a medical emergency while rock hunting.
Station Highlights
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KRBD Special Board of Directors Meeting January 20, 2025
The KRBD Board of Directors is having a special meeting on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 6pm for...
2024 Year End Membership Drive
Support KRBD during our end of year mini drive! Keep local news and curated music going strong for years to come.
Southern Southeast Alaska Photo of the Day
Clarissa Murdaugh sent this winter view of downtown. To submit a local photo, send it to...
KRBD’s Fall Fund Drive
We are excited about this week’s Spring Fund Drive, which runs from Monday, October 14...
Morning Edition Interviews
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Artist Ray Troll illustrates two new books
Ray Troll reads from and discusses two new books to be released soon – The picture book...
UAS hosts presentations on math history and sea lions
The UAS Ketchikan Campus Library is hosting two presentations on Thursday –...
Ketchikan neighborhoods light up the holidays
Ed Zastrow of AARP talks about the annual Christmas Lighting Contest and some of the best...
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.
Arts Council Report
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) Jazz and...
First City Players Report
Tickets are still available for Jazz and Cabaret performances which are this weekend. StarPath...
Southeast News
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U.S. Army apologizes to Wrangell Cooperative Association for bombarding village; not all clans accept apology
Major General Hilbert apologizes to Wrangell Cooperative Association on Jan. 11, 2025 for...
Postcard: Student-built sheds bring local lumber into Sitka’s affordable-housing neighborhood
The Career and Technical Education Center at Sitka High allows students to build large structures...
Assembly sets aside money in case of special election
The city is setting aside money, anticipating that a special election could happen this spring.A...
Alaska News
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Anchorage police investigate fatal August assault against Texas man
Police are asking the public for information after Walton Hamilton, 51, was attacked by a group of...
Indigenous people raise questions over planned totem poles at Juneau glacier
At an open house Wednesday, some of the people the Mendenhall Glacier poles are meant to honor...
National Weather Service updates criteria for cold weather advisories in Alaska
Officials hope the changes will better illustrate to communities when they should worry about cold...
NPR
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Zyn nicotine pouches can be marketed in the U.S., the FDA says. What does this mean?
The FDA said “an extensive scientific review” found the products were found to pose...
Air traffic controllers rush to divert aircraft after Elon Musk’s rocket explodes
Debris streaking across the Caribbean appeared to cause confusion and delays.
A planet parade of Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars shines in the skies this month
All month, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars will appear to line up and be bright enough to see with...
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