Local News
LatestBorough Assembly bids EchoHawk farewell, swears in Palmer and Mattson
by Jack Darrell | Oct 15, 2024
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough municipal election results have been solidified and new members of the Borough Assembly sworn in.
PATH cancelled their proposal for a winter warming shelter in Ketchikan, following Borough mayor’s veto
by Jack Darrell | Oct 11, 2024
Ketchikan’s unhoused population will face a winter with fewer options for shelter, after funding for a temporary facility was vetoed.
Landslide strands multiple people on remote stretch of Revilla Road near Ketchikan
by Jack Darrell | Oct 7, 2024
A landslide in Ketchikan Sunday night trapped nearly a dozen people on a remote stretch of road north of the city.
Alaska’s 20-year ferry plan nears completion
by Angela Denning, CoastAlaska | Oct 4, 2024
“Our vision is for the 2045 long-range plan to chart a path forward to a thriving system,” said Craig Tornga, director of the Alaska Marine Highway System or AMHS.
Station Highlights
Latest2025 KRBD Calendars
by Rick Baskett | Oct 15, 2024
2025 KRBD calendars available at KRBD or at Parnassus Books and Gifts on Stedman Street. You also can order by phone and we'll mail it for you! ($5 additional fee for mailing)
KRBD’s Fall Fund Drive
by Mike Gates | Oct 14, 2024
We are excited about this week’s Spring Fund Drive, which runs from Monday, October 14...
KRBD Candidate Forums 2024
by Michael Fanelli | Sep 24, 2024
KRBD hosted live forums with local election candidates throughout the month of September. Listen to those conversations here.
Southern Southeast Alaska Photo of the Day
by krbd.news | Aug 1, 2024
Stephen Bradford sent this photo of a double rainbow over the Saxman Tribal House. To submit a...
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestDomestic Violence Awareness Month Events
by Maria Dudzak | Oct 8, 2024
Several organizations are participating in DVAM. Eryn Ruppert of Women in Safe Homes gives details...
TBMP seeks input
by Maria Dudzak | Sep 4, 2024
The Tourism Best Management Practices program in Ketchikan invites business membership (free) and...
Photo book explores small libraries
by Maria Dudzak | Sep 3, 2024
Photographers and authors Don House and Sabine Schmidt are visiting Ketchikan and will make a...
Community Reports
LatestJob Center Report
by Maria Dudzak | Oct 14, 2024
Hear about some new jobs open in the Ketchikan area and Social Security Administration services...
Weather Report from NWS Juneau
by Maria Dudzak | Oct 14, 2024
Hear about our most recent storm, how the weather service helps in weather emergencies and the...
Craig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Oct 11, 2024
Listen to the October 11 Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein...
Southeast News
Latest2024’s last Five Finger Lighthouse keepers talk about the end of the season
by KFSK Petersburg | Oct 15, 2024
Keepers Briana and Don Drury stand outside the Five Finger Lighthouse. (Photo by Olivia...
Bear-ly Contained: Petersburg’s response to increased garbage raids
by KFSK Petersburg | Oct 15, 2024
A trash can burglarized by a bear — one of many lining Petersburg’s streets this fall. (Photo by...
From April to September, Sitka Grand Jury indicts six
by KCAW Sitka | Oct 14, 2024
A Sitka Grand Jury indicted one person in September for assault.Police arrested 51-year-old Mark...
Alaska News
LatestCentral Kenai Peninsula faces shortage of childcare options
by APRN News | Oct 15, 2024
An outdoor play area at The Next Best Thing Daycare in Kenai. (Hunter Morrison/KDLL) It’s just...
Man fatally shot in East Anchorage; police trying to detain suspect
by APRN News | Oct 15, 2024
An Anchorage police vehicle blocks traffic near a fatal shooting on Rocky Mountain Court on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Matt Faubion/Alaska Public Media) A man was shot to death Tuesday morning in East Anchorage, according to...
Separation deal limits what Palmer officials can tell former manager’s future employers
by APRN News | Oct 15, 2024
Palmer City Council member Victoria Hudson and city attorney Sarah Heath sit next to now-former City Manager Stephen Jellie during his manager’s report at a Oct. 8, 2024 meeting. (Amy Bushatz/Mat-Su Sentinel) What you need to...
NPR
LatestVictoria’s Secret fashion show returns following a 6-year hiatus
by NPR News | Oct 15, 2024
Winged Victoria’s Secret models will once again take the runway for the first official show...
‘My losses started the day I was born’: A poet on what it’s like to call Gaza home
by NPR News | Oct 15, 2024
Mosab Abu Toha was able to escape Gaza, along with his wife and three young children. The...
U.S. woman wins conkers world title, as men’s champ faces metal nut cheating charges
by NPR News | Oct 15, 2024
An autumn tournament for conkers, a traditional English game, has drawn people to a country pub...