Local News
LatestKetchikan principal tells lawmakers that the kids aren’t alright
by Jack Darrell | Apr 3, 2025
Ketchikan High School's Rick Dormer testified in front of a joint hearing of the Alaska House and Senate education committee's amid local school district shakeups
Another Ketchikan School Board member steps down
by Michael Fanelli | Apr 1, 2025
Keenan Sanderson’s resignation is the latest school leadership departure in the wake of community uproar over planned cost-saving measures.
Ketchikan man found guilty in 25,000 pill fentanyl bust
by Jack Darrell | Mar 28, 2025
A Ketchikan man was found guilty on Tuesday of multiple drug and gun-related charges.
Ketchikan leaders leverage Canada trade war for local priorities
by Michael Fanelli | Mar 26, 2025
During a recent trip to Washington, D.C., a delegation from the borough advocated for restored ferry service to British Columbia, among other things.
Station Highlights
LatestWolfe Point Slide – Road updates
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 3, 2025
Check this page for the latest updates on the road conditions of the Wolfe Point rockslide area.
“One Poem a Day” Schedule and Poems
by mariad | Mar 29, 2025
Click on the text above to see the schedule of poems and to listen. We still have slots open.
KRBD’s Spring Membership Drive
by Mike Gates | Mar 24, 2025
We are excited about this week’s Spring Membership Drive, which runs from Monday, March 24...
Southern Southeast Alaska Photo of the Day
by krbd.news | Dec 6, 2024
Sharlee Rae Polty sent this nighttime harbor shot. To submit a local photo, send it to...
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestAlaska Sea Grant talks business of commercial fishing
by Jack Darrell | Mar 28, 2025
Alaska Sea Grant hosts a "Business of Fishing" workshop in Ketchikan on Saturday, April 29.
Ask UAS explores hummingbirds in Southeast
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 12, 2025
Professor Barbara Morgan discusses the next Ask UAS presentation at the UAS Ketchikan Campus...
Borough seeks input on Comprehensive Plan Update
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 4, 2025
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough is seeking public input on its Comprehensive Plan. Planning Director...
Community Reports
LatestCraig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 4, 2025
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Arts Council Report
by Jack Darrell | Apr 3, 2025
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) Sean Dagher who...
UAS Ketchikan Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 2, 2025
The Maritime Center has an outboard motor maintenance course coming up, along with a Yamaha...
Southeast News
LatestJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat dazzles the stage this weekend in Wrangell
by KSTK Wrangell | Apr 3, 2025
The Wrangell Theatre Company practices for the Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat...
Sitka School Board expands its tuition-based preschool program
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 3, 2025
Expanding pre-K during a crisis in funding for public education seems like the opposite of what a...
Wrangell school district meets with borough about budget; both face deficits next year
by KSTK Wrangell | Apr 3, 2025
Wrangell Borough Manager Mason Villarma presents to school board and community members the...
Alaska News
LatestJuneau considers setting aside money to support Mendenhall Glacier staffing
by APRN News | Apr 4, 2025
The glacier’s visitor center was formerly staffed by federal workers. City leaders say the...
Stocks sink in another brutal day, as Trump’s tariffs send global shockwaves
by APRN News | Apr 4, 2025
Investors, businesses and consumers all seem terrified of how President Trump’s tariffs...
Carrs-Safeway is closing its historic Gambell Street store near downtown Anchorage
by APRN News | Apr 4, 2025
The closure will be a huge loss for Fairview, a diverse neighborhood home to many low-income...
NPR
LatestThe Opaque War Against the Houthis in Yemen
by NPR News | Apr 4, 2025
We heard a lot about the planning by U.S. national security officials for a bombing campaign...
Trump extends TikTok’s sell-by deadline again
by NPR News | Apr 4, 2025
On his first day in office, President Trump used an executive order to hit pause on the TikTok ban...
Popular brands of liquid eggs are recalled over bleach contamination concerns
by NPR News | Apr 4, 2025
Over 200,000 pounds of Egg Beaters and Bob Evans products were recalled over potential cleaning...