Local News
LatestNew Alaska crime law raises penalties for drug dealers
by Jack Darrell | Jul 12, 2024
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
by Jack Darrell | Jul 11, 2024
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
by Jack Darrell | Jul 9, 2024
A Kasaan family lost their home to a fire on Monday.
Woman who fell off Fourth of July parade float sustained minor injuries
by Michael Fanelli | Jul 8, 2024
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
LatestCongratulations KRBD 4th of July Raffle Winners!
by Mike Gates | Jul 4, 2024
The winners of KRBD’s 28th Annual 4th of July Raffle are: 1st Prize – $10,000 –...
Welcome Aboard Tim Royer!
by Mike Gates | Jun 20, 2024
We are happy to announce that Tim Royer has joined KRBD’s staff as Administrative Assistant. He...
KRBD tee shirts on sale now
by Marty West | Apr 13, 2024
KRBD-FM has fabulous tee shirts with our logo on sale! We didn’t order many – just...
Southern Southeast Alaska Photo of the Day
by krbd.news | Feb 14, 2024
Christina Hughes took this panoramic view on Dude Mountain. To submit a local photo, send it to...
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestFire department offers cadet program for teens
by Maria Dudzak | Jul 10, 2024
The Ketchikan Fire Department is seeking students ages 16 to 18 for a program to train as fire...
Ketchikan photographer shares insights
by mariad | Jun 6, 2024
Ole Gundersen is one of the artists featured in the Main Street Gallery’s “Artists of...
Activities planned for Pride Month
by mariad | Jun 4, 2024
The Ketchikan Pride Alliance has scheduled a variety of events for June including a pride parade,...
Community Reports
LatestArts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | Jul 11, 2024
Jazz pianist Lisa Sung performs tonight and this weekend (we meet her), there’s a burlesque...
Museum report
by mariad | Jul 10, 2024
Ketchikan museums are open daily all summer and admission is free for locals and their guests....
First City Players Report
by mariad | Jul 9, 2024
ArtsCool classes are underway and tickets will be on sale Monday for “Finding Nemo,...
Southeast News
LatestFiling period opens today for Sitka’s municipal election
by KCAW Sitka | Jul 15, 2024
(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
by KFSK Petersburg | Jul 15, 2024
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
by KCAW Sitka | Jul 11, 2024
A bed in the former Sitka Community Hospital (KCAW/Kwong) Nearly two decades ago (2005) Sitka...
Alaska News
LatestBrian Smith sentenced to 226 years for killing 2 Alaska Native women
by APRN News | Jul 15, 2024
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
by APRN News | Jul 15, 2024
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
by APRN News | Jul 15, 2024
The Anchorage Police Department’s headquarters in downtown Anchorage on a sunny day in late May....
NPR
LatestAfter the assassination attempt, Trump gets a string of wins
by NPR News | Jul 15, 2024
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
by NPR News | Jul 15, 2024
Now officially the Republican nominee for president in 2024, former President Trump has chosen...
Judge dismisses Trump classified docs case
by NPR News | Jul 15, 2024
A federal judge appointed by former President Trump has dismissed the classified documents case...