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Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins talks education funding, fisheries and reviving the ferry system
Kreiss-Tomkins represented parts of Southeast in the state legislature for a decade. Now, the born and raised Sitkan is running for governor.
2 dead in Saturday morning structure fire
The Ketchikan Fire Department responded to a fatal structure fire around 2:30 Saturday morning. The cause remains unknown.
Alaska Supreme Court hears oral argument in suit against Cape Fox Corp.
Bryan Perez, self represented, gives oral argument to the Alaska Supreme Court in the case of...
Ketchikan man sentenced to 60 years for sexual abuse of a minor
53-year-old Kevin Jordan was sentenced to 60 years in prison with 20 years suspended for attempted sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree.
Station Highlights
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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...
Tickets on sale to “Dance through the Decades” with KRBD!
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
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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Job Center Report
Hear about some of the nearly 500 jobs available in the Ketchikan area and other services offered...
Weather Report from NWS Juneau
The rain has returned, but for how long? And what is in store for Memorial Day weekend? Will it...
Craig Parks and Recreation Report
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Southeast News
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New Virgin Voyages cruise ship, the Brilliant Lady, makes inaugural port call to Sitka
The Brilliant Lady at Sitka’s privately-owned cruise ship dock on May 14, 2026. (KCAW/McKenney)...
No measles in Sitka: SEARHC reports negative test result
Test results for a potential measles exposure in Sitka came back negative over the weekend. The Sitka Medical Center closed abruptly last Thursday (5-14-26), after the organization reported a “potential measles exposure.” While...
Two Teacher Resignations
The Wrangell school district is losing two more teachers. As Larry Persily reports, tonight’s...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 18, 2026
State lawmakers debate an LNG pipeline bill as they near the end of the legislative session.
Alaska House weighs negotiated compromise cutting taxes for Alaska LNG project
Lawmakers are considering whether to insert the tax relief legislation as an amendment to what had...
Wasilla museum welcomes 40-ton whale carcass to bring in visitors
The newly rebranded Museum of Alaska opens its summer season this week.
NPR
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Why you should care about 2 power companies merging. Hint: affordability
NextEra Energy plans to acquire Dominion Energy to create the largest electricity producer in the...
Tuesday is a big primary day. Here’s what you need to know
Six states are holding primaries May 19 that could help to decide the balance of power in Congress...
This Ebola outbreak raises questions about when it all began — and the U.S. response
The sheer number of cases and deaths are a sign that the outbreak might have been smoldering...
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