Local News
LatestResults of downtown restroom survey are mixed
by Hunter Morrison and Sydney Dauphinais | May 22, 2026
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
by Sydney Dauphinais and Hunter Morrison | May 21, 2026
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
by Hunter Morrison | May 21, 2026
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
by Minh-Thu Vo, Milla Kinunen and Meg Thompson | May 19, 2026
Decision Day is the deadline for students to submit enrollment deposits to their college of choice.
Station Highlights
LatestKRBD’s Annual Fourth of July Raffle Starts Now
by Mike Gates | May 8, 2026
Tickets are available for KRBD’s Annual Fourth of July raffle and the prizes this year are...
Tickets on sale to “Dance through the Decades” with KRBD!
by Mike Gates | Apr 16, 2026
It’s time to RSVP for KRBD’s 50 Year Live Day and Dance through the Decades Costume...
KRBD 50 Year History Moments with Dave Kiffer
by Linda Miles | Apr 6, 2026
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
by mariad | Apr 4, 2026
Click on the text above to see the schedule of poems and to listen.
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestAn interview with Biriba Union
by KRBD Ketchikan | May 8, 2026
Biriba Union is performing in Ketchikan. Stephanie Patton spoke with Mike Block, a member of the...
RurAL CAP seeks senior mentors and companions
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 14, 2026
Efforts are underway to kick off an Elder Mentors and Senior Companions program in Ketchikan,...
Schoenbar students talk Kanayama exchange program
by Hunter Morrison | Mar 4, 2026
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
LatestArts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 21, 2026
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) “The Art...
PeaceHealth Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 20, 2026
Diabetes is a prevalent health issue. Dr. Jon Miller discusses diabetes prevention and treatment,...
Ketchikan Public Library Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 19, 2026
Senior Tech Time will be a monthly event, there’s a Children’s Book Sale on May 30,...
Southeast News
LatestPhone, internet service down for portion of Sitka on Friday
by KCAW Sitka | May 22, 2026
Phone and internet service was down for a portion of Sitka on Friday (5-22-26).Internet and telephone service in Sitka is provided, in large part, by two Alaska-based companies, GCI and Alaska Communications, or ACS. A...
Brother of Sitka worker released by Israel after boat was intercepted on way to Gaza
by KCAW Sitka | May 21, 2026
Camryn Hollarsmith holds a photo of her brother Logan who was released from an Israeli prison...
Trees touching the sky, pianos under the sea: former Sitkan reimagines Alaska in debut novel
by KCAW Sitka | May 21, 2026
Kendra Langford Shaw (Mary Kate Teske) Kendra Langford Shaw moved away from Sitka when she was...
Alaska News
LatestAlaska News Nightly: Friday, May 22, 2026
by APRN News | May 22, 2026
Environmental groups fight a plan to ease oil and gas permitting in the Arctic.
Dunleavy pins pipeline fate on tax break he wants Alaska lawmakers to approve
by APRN News | May 22, 2026
Critics say the push for concessions and lack of specifics shows the weakness of Glenfarne’s gas...
‘This is how we heal:’ Hoonah honors its veterans with two new memorials
by APRN News | May 22, 2026
Alaska consistently has the highest percentage of veterans in the country, and Hoonah has one of...
NPR
LatestDR Congo Ebola cases rise amid distrust, armed conflict zone
by NPR News | May 24, 2026
Africa races to contain a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak threatening 10 countries as infections...
More than 500 children have died in an outbreak that the world is virtually ignoring
by NPR News | May 24, 2026
The number of cases — and deaths — in Bangladesh is staggering. As of Sunday, 528 have died,...
Mind-bending photos by anonymous cousins show the pain and dreams of Afghan women
by NPR News | May 24, 2026
The young women make photos that look at life — how it is, how they wish it could be — under...







