Local News
LatestStones fly in Ketchikan’s first-ever rock skipping competition
by Hunter Morrison | Jul 16, 2026
Skippers recently competed on a beach a stone’s throw from downtown Ketchikan to see whose rock could bounce the most.
All passengers safe after whale-watching vessel takes on water near Ketchikan
by Hunter Morrison | Jul 16, 2026
The Eagle One Express took on water and beached itself on Annette Island Thursday morning, according to the Coast Guard.
Two teenagers dead after dirt bike collision in Hollis
by Hunter Morrison | Jul 15, 2026
Alaska State Troopers say two teenagers died Tuesday after their dirt bikes collided with each other on Prince of Wales Island.
Ken Eichner ferry temporarily out of service
by Hunter Morrison | Jul 15, 2026
The vessel experienced a malfunction with its hydraulic steering system this week and was taken out of service as a precaution. It's one of two ferries that connect Ketchikan to Gravina Island.
Station Highlights
LatestCongratulations KRBD Fourth of July Raffle Winners!
by Mike Gates | Jul 4, 2026
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
by Mike Gates | Jun 17, 2026
We’re asking the questions that will shape our next few years. We’d love your answers....
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...
Get the KRBD App available for Apple and Android
by Mike Gates | Apr 3, 2026
KRBD has an App! Search “KRBD” in your App Store or Google Play Store and download the...
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestOlympia, Washington based comic Sam Miller tours Southeast
by Maria Dudzak | Jun 3, 2026
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
by Maria Dudzak | May 28, 2026
Residential Youth & Community (RYC) provides behavioral health services for youth and young...
An 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...
Community Reports
LatestCraig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Jul 17, 2026
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Arts Council Report
by Hunter Morrison | Jul 16, 2026
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) There’s...
First City Players Report
by Maria Dudzak | Jul 14, 2026
The Fish Pirate’s Daughter performances conclude this weekend, and ArtsCool is underway with...
Southeast News
LatestPet owners rally for x-ray machine!
by KSTK Wrangell | Jul 16, 2026
Pet owners in Wrangell could see an X-ray machine at Coniff’s Critters veterinary clinic if...
Ystad appointed to fill seat on Sitka Assembly until October election
by KCAW Sitka | Jul 15, 2026
Former Assembly Member Chris Ystad will serve on the Sitka Assembly until the next municipal election. This comes after former Assembly Member Tim Pike stepped down last month. Ystad, a local fisherman, served on the assembly...
Commercial salmon prices up this year in Alaska
by KFSK Petersburg | Jul 15, 2026
Salmon caught in a commercial gillnet near Prince of Wales Island in 2018. (Angela...
Alaska News
LatestAlaska regulators fine North Slope oil field operator for unauthorized gas flaring
by APRN News | Jul 17, 2026
Wasting oil and gas without paying the state for it is equivalent to theft. Flaring — burning...
In primetime speech, Trump doesn’t provide evidence for illegal voting
by APRN News | Jul 17, 2026
President Trump raised claims that the country’s voting systems are vulnerable to being “rigged and stolen,” without providing new evidence of a single fraudulent vote cast in any election.
Dunleavy, rejecting corporate tax change, calls third Alaska LNG special session
by APRN News | Jul 16, 2026
Dunleavy said a tax change in the bill that would subject large oil and gas producer Hilcorp to state corporate income taxes — but leave the Alaska LNG project exempt — was unacceptable.
NPR
LatestThe new $1 Trump coin doesn’t just buck norms. Experts say it also breaks laws
by NPR News | Jul 17, 2026
President Trump’s face will appear on a new commemorative coin honoring the nation’s...
Iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak in 5 states
by NPR News | Jul 17, 2026
Federal health officials have identified a single supplier of the produce from Mexico that was...
The U.S.-Iran battle over the Strait of Hormuz raises risks for global waterways
by NPR News | Jul 17, 2026
Recognizing Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz could set a dangerous precedent, with...






