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Jai Mahtani on his decision to run for Ketchikan City Council
Mahtani is running for the one-year seat on the Ketchikan City Council.
Man charged with five felonies after allegedly crashing truck into Ketchikan businesses
Dale Withem is being accused of driving into McDonald's, Madison Lumber and Hardware, and Tongass Marine Store early Friday morning.
KIC opens supportive housing for elders
Long-term housing options for Ketchikan’s unhoused population are virtually nonexistent. But that’s about to change for local elders thanks to a newly constructed facility.
Ketchikan man sentenced to 7 years for Oct. stabbing
Justin Carpenter was sentenced to seven years for stabbing his landlord during a dispute last fall.
Station Highlights
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KRBD Lauches Community Survey to Collect Strategic Feedback
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
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
KRBD has an App! Search “KRBD” in your App Store or Google Play Store and download the...
Thank You to Our Members!
October marked the first month of KRBD moving forward without federal funding. We are now 100%...
Morning Edition Interviews
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Olympia, Washington based comic Sam Miller tours Southeast
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
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...
Community Reports
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First City Players Report
Tickets for the Divas and Divos fundraiser go on sale today, the cast of “Shrek: The...
Craig Parks and Recreation Report
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Arts Council Report
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) Now is the time...
Southeast News
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Sitka’s landslide risk at ‘medium’ until 1 a.m. Wednesday
Sitka’s landslide risk level increased from low to medium shortly after 7 p.m. tonight (9-8-26). That’s according to a local dashboard that tracks rainfall data to determine landslide risk. A “medium” risk level means isolated...
September 8, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
Childcare funding is on the docket when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (9-8-26). Sitka is experiencing an ongoing childcare shortage that local advocates call a crisis. Earlier this year, a city-funded study conducted by a...
Sitka School Board approves resolutions for state consideration
Artificial intelligence policy guidance, data protection, and dyslexia screening– these are some of the issues the Sitka School Board wants the Alaska Association of School Boards to consider advocating for at the state level. ...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Voters react with frustration — and even anger — over last minute shake-ups in the race for...
See Tommy Emmanuel LIVE—and meet him in Anchorage
Support public media and enjoy an unforgettable night with a guitar legend.
Ambler’s first proposed mine is in its earliest stages. Local leaders are asking if it’s worth it.
Ambler Metals, the company behind the proposed open pit copper and zinc mine, has touted local benefits from the project, ranging from construction and mining jobs to new infrastructure and even lower fuel prices.
NPR
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U.S. military destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers. And, the Smithsonian head resigns
The U.S. military says it has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers as the conflict continues to...
Cargo jet tried to abort unsteady landing before Miami crash, flight data indicates
Flight data suggest an Amazon cargo plane tried to abort an unsteady landing at Miami...
National Guard member arrested in DC, accused of drawing gun on fellow Guard member
A member of the Georgia National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C., as part of a task force to...
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