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Results of downtown restroom survey are mixed
The survey sought public input on the construction of a new public restroom on Creek Street, which could begin at the end of the summer.
Borough votes to terminate library funding agreement
Many people across the island may lose library access if an agreement isn't reached by Dec 31.
Ketchikan residents struggle to keep up with much-needed utility rate increases
Ketchikan residents who paid a utility bill recently may have noticed it’s more expensive than it was before, after the city council approved several rate increases to keep pace with rising costs and pay for future infrastructure projects.
We asked the Kayhi class of 2026 what they plan to do after graduation. This is what they said
Decision Day is the deadline for students to submit enrollment deposits to their college of choice.
Station Highlights
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KRBD’s 50th Birthday Weekend was a Huge Success
Thanks to the generosity and enthusiastic support of Ketchikan’s business community, KRBD...
KRBD’s Annual Fourth of July Raffle Starts Now
Tickets are available for KRBD’s Annual Fourth of July raffle and the prizes this year are...
KRBD 50 Year History Moments with Dave Kiffer
Have you been keeping up with the story? If you’ve missed a moment or two, don’t...
“One Poem a Day” Schedule and Poems
Click on the text above to see the schedule of poems and to listen.
Morning Edition Interviews
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An interview with Biriba Union
Biriba Union is performing in Ketchikan. Stephanie Patton spoke with Mike Block, a member of the...
RurAL CAP seeks senior mentors and companions
Efforts are underway to kick off an Elder Mentors and Senior Companions program in Ketchikan,...
Schoenbar students talk Kanayama exchange program
Ketchikan-Kanayama exchange students Hunter Hull and Holly Jayne Patotzka talk about the program ahead of their trip to Kanyama, Japan. They were joined in studio by exchange program president Ashley Gunn.
Community Reports
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Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report
Camp Odyssey for youth leaders is a 4-day summer camp in Wrangell. There is a fee but scholarships...
Arts Council Report
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) “The Art...
PeaceHealth Report
Diabetes is a prevalent health issue. Dr. Jon Miller discusses diabetes prevention and treatment,...
Southeast News
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First responders sound sirens to help lost hiker
The Sitka Fire Department made some noise to assist a lost hiker over the weekend (5-24-26). Shortly before 10 p.m. on Sunday, a hiker called first responders to ask for help. Interim Fire Chief Brian McLaughlin said the man in...
Sitka voters to weigh in on assembly’s special election discretion
(KCAW/Waldholz) Sitkans will consider amending the city’s Home Rule Charter in the upcoming...
Sitka Assembly accepts resignation of Tim Pike
In October 2022, the Sitka Assembly appointed Tim Pike to fill a vacant seat. (Photo courtesy of...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Legislature boosts unemployment payments for the first time in nearly two decades.
Alaska lawmakers seek first boost to unemployment benefits since 2009
If signed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, House Bill 302 would increase the maximum weekly benefit by $100...
Army colonel chosen to lead University of Alaska Fairbanks
Col. Russell Vander Lugt, who holds a doctorate in Arctic and northern history from UAF, now leads...
NPR
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A new report shows how close American households are to the financial edge
In 2024, nearly half of U.S. households did not earn enough to cover their necessities.
U.S. strikes Iran again. And, DOJ charges Google staffer over Polymarket trades
The U.S. says it has struck Iran again as peace talks continue to end the conflict. And, the...
A federal judge in D.C. declines to block Trump’s executive order on voting by mail
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has declined to temporarily block President Trump’s...
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