Local News
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New food stands expand Ketchikan sweet treat options
The quick-serve, on-the-go restaurant model caters to both city residents and cruise ship passengers, and has grown in popularity over the years.
A look at July Fourth safety recommendations
Fourth of July is a busy time for emergency responders. Ketchikan Fire Chief Rick Hines offers tips on how to stay safe this holiday weekend.
Mahtani steps down from Ketchikan City Council
The move comes just weeks after the state announced he will have to pay a $10K settlement for misrepresenting products at his local jewelry store.
Filing forms for Ketchikan’s city and borough elections now available
The election is Oct. 6.
Station Highlights
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Congratulations KRBD Fourth of July Raffle Winners!
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
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...
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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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) The 2026-2027...
UAS Ketchikan Report
History professor Taylor Rose speaks about fall history classes and a book he is writing about the...
Southeast News
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Flipped boat, trailer cause Sitka road closure on July 4
A section of Halibut Point Road was closed to traffic for two hours on Saturday (7-4-26) after an unsecured trailer carrying a boat flipped near Sitka’s downtown roundabout. Police Chief Mike Hall said the pickup truck towing a...
Wrangell teacher and coach sentenced for bar confrontation
(Sage Smiley/KSTK) Jack Carney pleaded guilty on July 2 to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly...
Sitkans celebrate USA’s 250th birthday
(KCAW/Rose) Sitkans showed up for the semiquincentennial celebration on Saturday — the 250th birthday of the United States. The annual parade is hosted by the Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce, and this year the event saw high...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 6, 2026
Homer Republican state Rep. Sarah Vance defends her use of official letterhead in criticizing a local newspaper.
Trump pardons Wasilla mechanic who removed anti-pollution devices from diesel pickups
Mackenzie Spurlock pleaded guilty to violating the Clean Air Act. Sen. Dan Sullivan celebrated the pardon, saying the devices don’t work in cold climates.
Probe finds letter from Homer Rep. Vance likely violated ethics law
An ethics committee says a letter from Homer Republican Rep. Sarah Vance criticizing the Homer News’ coverage of a Charlie Kirk vigil was an illegal partisan use of official resources.
NPR
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New lawsuit alleges US shared asylum application details with Iran
A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration is divulging details of Iranian asylum seekers to the...
There’s no treatment designed for the Ebola strain ravaging DRC. But now there’s hope
The strain of the virus that’s responsible for the current outbreak has no specific...
Woman accuses Graham Platner of sexual assault. And, NATO summit begins
Graham Platner is facing calls to end his bid for U.S. Senate in Maine after a woman accused him...
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