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Hiker rescued near George Inlet outside Ketchikan
Alaska State Troopers were contacted by 38-year-old Michael Sherzdian who reported he had fallen down and injured himself.
Nonprofit works to enhance fish habitat on Prince of Wales
There are over a thousand manmade stream crossings in the Tongass National Forest that aren't up to standard. But on Prince of Wales Island, an environmental nonprofit is replacing a handful of these structures with fish-friendly culverts.
Hydaburg restores city water
The small community on Prince of Wales Island was without running water for over a week.
Forest Service releases Record of Decision for South Revilla timber project
The Record of Decision states that work on the project can begin immediately.
Station Highlights
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Virgin Voyages 2026 Caribbean Cruise RadioActive Giveaway
Something wonderful has happened! Virgin Voyages, whose ship, The Brilliant Lady, has been sailing...
RadioActive: KRBD’s Summer Member Drive Runs July 25th – August 15th
RadioActive is KRBD’s Summer Member Drive! It kicks off on July 25 on-air and ends on August...
Congratulations KRBD Fourth of July Raffle Winners!
Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket for our 30th Annual Fourth of July Raffle! With your...
KRBD Lauches Community Survey to Collect Strategic Feedback
We’re asking the questions that will shape our next few years. We’d love your answers....
Morning Edition Interviews
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Olympia, Washington based comic Sam Miller tours Southeast
Comedian Sam Miller, known for dealing frankly on issues of addiction and incarceration, is...
The dangers of screen use and what it does to your brain
Residential Youth & Community (RYC) provides behavioral health services for youth and young...
An interview with Biriba Union
Biriba Union is performing in Ketchikan. Stephanie Patton spoke with Mike Block, a member of the...
Community Reports
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Arts Council Report
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) The Blueberry...
UAS Ketchikan Report
Hear about welding, maritime and nursing courses high school students can take for dual credit....
Ketchikan Public Library Report
Active Duty Coast Guard members and their families can get a library card with their I.D, usual...
Southeast News
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Slug slime and lichen-laced hair featured at exhibit about ‘everything’
Tiger Xu helps a slug slowly inch its way onto a misted window. (KCAW/Salemo) A thick slug sits on a deer heart leaf in Tiger Xu’s hands. He holds the leaf up to a large window misted with creek water. Petting it with his...
Commercial troll fishery to close briefly on Sunday
The Southeast Alaska commercial troll fishery will close briefly next week.In a release on Wednesday (8-5-26), the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced that on August 9, the fishery will close for four days. During that...
Sitkan indicted for possession of child sex abuse images
In late June, police arrested 46-year-old George John McIntyre after a months long investigation revealed he allegedly possessed child sexual abuse material on his cell phone. In early February, the phone messaging and photo app...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, August 6, 2026
A Republican running to be Alaska’s next governor makes his pitch, as he hopes to replace his former boss.
The Alaska Fellows Program | Outdoor Explorer
The Alaska Fellows Program matches young people with professional positions in Alaska, helping attract and keep their energy and expertise in Alaska
New downtown mural reflects Alaska Native heritage and hope for the future | State of Art
Juneau-based artist Crystal Worl recently completed work on “White Raven Dreams of a Salmon Return.”
NPR
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Trump signs 2 immigration actions to curb ‘birth tourism,’ limit birthright citizenship
Additional details weren’t provided, but Trump said he thought his latest actions would be...
Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll
Iran’s parliament is reviewing a plan to ban ships linked to the U.S., Israel and other...
Sticky or slippery? Snails can change their slime to meet the moment
Snails are slimy. But there’s more to that goo of theirs than meets the eye. It’s a...
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