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New Alaska crime law raises penalties for drug dealers
Governor Mike Dunleavy signed a bill on Thursday that, among many other things, increases penalties for the distribution of drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Two members of a Washington family sentenced for selling fake Alaska Native art in Ketchikan
A federal judge in Juneau on Monday sentenced two members of a Washington state family who sold over 1 million dollars of fake Alaska Native art in Ketchikan.
Kasaan home destroyed in fire
A Kasaan family lost their home to a fire on Monday.
Woman who fell off Fourth of July parade float sustained minor injuries
Ketchikan’s annual 4th of July parade was paused mid-way through, as a woman received care after tumbling from one of the floats.
Station Highlights
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Congratulations KRBD 4th of July Raffle Winners!
The winners of KRBD’s 28th Annual 4th of July Raffle are: 1st Prize – $10,000 –...
Welcome Aboard Tim Royer!
We are happy to announce that Tim Royer has joined KRBD’s staff as Administrative Assistant. He...
KRBD tee shirts on sale now
KRBD-FM has fabulous tee shirts with our logo on sale! We didn’t order many – just...
Southern Southeast Alaska Photo of the Day
Christina Hughes took this panoramic view on Dude Mountain. To submit a local photo, send it to...
Morning Edition Interviews
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Fire department offers cadet program for teens
The Ketchikan Fire Department is seeking students ages 16 to 18 for a program to train as fire...
Ketchikan photographer shares insights
Ole Gundersen is one of the artists featured in the Main Street Gallery’s “Artists of...
Activities planned for Pride Month
The Ketchikan Pride Alliance has scheduled a variety of events for June including a pride parade,...
Community Reports
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Arts Council Report
Jazz pianist Lisa Sung performs tonight and this weekend (we meet her), there’s a burlesque...
Museum report
Ketchikan museums are open daily all summer and admission is free for locals and their guests....
First City Players Report
ArtsCool classes are underway and tickets will be on sale Monday for “Finding Nemo,...
Southeast News
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Filing period opens today for Sitka’s municipal election
(KCAW photo/Wilber) Listen to KCAW’s full interview with Municipal Clerk Sara Peterson here The...
Petersburg Borough Assembly to temporarily fill vacant seat on Public Safety Advisory Board
Petersburg’s Borough Assembly has a long agenda ahead of their meeting tonight — but exactly who...
Assembly rejects proposal to vote on future of tobacco tax fund
A bed in the former Sitka Community Hospital (KCAW/Kwong) Nearly two decades ago (2005) Sitka...
Alaska News
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Brian Smith sentenced to 226 years for killing 2 Alaska Native women
Brian Smith walks out of the courtroom after receiving what amounts to two separate life...
After serving time, this cook now serves the night owls of Anchorage | INDIE ALASKA
Ricky Vazquez is a proud Puerto Rican who rarely slows down. After spending almost a decade in...
1 man dead, 1 wounded in downtown Anchorage shooting
The Anchorage Police Department’s headquarters in downtown Anchorage on a sunny day in late May....
NPR
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After the assassination attempt, Trump gets a string of wins
In the days after the assassination attempt, Donald Trump secured the Republican presidential...
Former President Trump has chosen Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate
Now officially the Republican nominee for president in 2024, former President Trump has chosen...
Judge dismisses Trump classified docs case
A federal judge appointed by former President Trump has dismissed the classified documents case...
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