Local News
LatestConference changes and budget cuts hit Kayhi soccer
by Minh-Thu Vo | Apr 14, 2026
Kayhi athletics have routinely faced obstacles with fundraising and travel costs. This year, a...
Community leaders deliver State of Saxman address
by Hunter Morrison | Apr 13, 2026
Community leaders in Saxman provided an update on the city's infrastructure projects and other topics.
‘The salmon people’: How Alaska’s only Native reservation saved its fishing culture
by Nathaniel Herz | Apr 10, 2026
Metlakatla sustains a thriving fishing industry — and the tribe is fighting in court to expand its territory.
Ketchikan school board votes to close 2 elementary schools
by Sydney Dauphinais | Apr 9, 2026
The board unanimously voted to close both Fawn Mountain and Point Higgins Elementary Schools at the end of this school year.
Station Highlights
LatestScheduled Service Outage for Craig & Klawock
by Mike Gates | Apr 17, 2026
Craig and Klawock will have a disruption in their radio signal from KRBD beginning Sunday April...
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...
Get the KRBD App available for Apple and Android
by Mike Gates | Apr 5, 2026
KRBD has an App! Search “KRBD” in your App Store or Google Play Store and download the...
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestRurAL 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.
Troll and Johnson share paleontological adventures at Discovery Center
by Maria Dudzak | Feb 24, 2026
Scientist Kirk Johnson, director of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, and artist Ray...
Community Reports
LatestCraig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 17, 2026
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Arts Council Report
by KRBD Staff | Apr 16, 2026
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) Cameo...
PeaceHealth Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 15, 2026
Meet Dr. Timo Hakkarainen, a general surgeon whos specializes in endocrine surgery. Hear more...
Southeast News
LatestSitka Assembly adopts historic preservation plan, votes down new long-term lease for NSRAA
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 15, 2026
The Sitka Assembly approved and adopted an updated historic preservation plan Tuesday night, with one contingency. It came after nearly two decades of planning. The plan is meant to serve as a guiding document for the city’s...
‘Sitka deserved to be a literary community’: Old Harbor Books celebrates 50th birthday
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 14, 2026
Old Harbor Books was bustling with customers on Saturday for the shop’s 50th anniversary....
Shelley Hughes talks managing the state’s economy, education, and building job opportunities as part of Southeast campaign for governor
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 13, 2026
Shelley Hughes visited Sitka in early April as part of hercampaign for governor (KCAW/Cotter)...
Alaska News
Latest2 JBER soldiers injured by bear during training exercise
by APRN News | Apr 17, 2026
Officials say the soldiers were injured during a “land navigation training event” at the base. A...
Glenn Highway bridge to close for 45 days starting Saturday
by APRN News | Apr 17, 2026
All northbound traffic will be diverted to southbound lanes during the closure.
25 dead sled dogs found at Mat-Su kennel after months of complaints to borough
by APRN News | Apr 17, 2026
Alaska State Troopers confirmed Thursday that a criminal investigation is underway into potential...
NPR
LatestGasoline could drop below $4 in coming days
by NPR News | Apr 17, 2026
Gasoline costs should start to fall soon, although a full recovery to pre-war prices is expected...
Why scientists are nervous about fungi
by NPR News | Apr 17, 2026
They can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not...
Leaders urge for restraint as 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect
by NPR News | Apr 17, 2026
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, acknowledged the ceasefire, but did not say whether it...








