Local News
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Ketchikan school district now has extra year to pay $5.4 million debt
Ketchikan's school board and borough assembly agreed on a new version of a repayment plan this week that includes one year of paying interest only.
New law resolves long-standing land entitlement issue for Cape Fox Corp.
The Cape Fox Corporation land selection that is now available would consolidate the land...
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.
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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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...
RurAL CAP seeks senior mentors and companions
Efforts are underway to kick off an Elder Mentors and Senior Companions program in Ketchikan,...
Community Reports
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Arts Council Report
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) The Music on...
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report
Camp Odyssey for youth leaders is a 4-day summer camp in Wrangell. There is a fee but scholarships...
PeaceHealth Report
Diabetes is a prevalent health issue. Dr. Jon Miller discusses diabetes prevention and treatment,...
Southeast News
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Sitkans send off ‘Ancestral Echoes’ canoe headed to Celebration
Sitka’s canoe is scheduled to arrive in Juneau on June 2, 2026. (KCAW/McKenney) More than 100...
City leaders consider insurance waivers for GPIP haulout
In 2022, shortly after Sitka’s privately owned marine haulout announced it would close, voters...
Four Vacancies in School District
The school district is recruiting to fill four open teaching jobs ahead of the upcoming school...
Alaska News
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Alaskans seeking Sen. Sullivan, Rep. Begich stance on Trump compensation fund get silence
The two haven’t answered questions about the Justice Department “anti-weaponization” fund. It...
Spring whaling in Utqiagvik is off to a late start due to unusual ice conditions
Utqiagvik whalers didn’t land their first whale of the season until last weekend.
This Alaska pilot has been flying kids to school for the last four decades
Students in South Naknek fly across the river to school every day. Being part of the borough has...
NPR
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Trump’s name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules
The judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was “crystal clear” that the arts...
Why are people attacking Ebola clinics? It revolves around trust, death and body bags
In echoes of past outbreaks, community members are attacking clinics, distrusting doctors and...
Louisiana lawmakers pass a congressional map to dismantle a majority-Black district
Louisiana’s Republican lawmakers raced to eliminate one of two majority-Black congressional...
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