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Teens killed in Prince of Wales dirt bike collision remembered for their kindness
Greyer Schwegel and Paul Lingley IV are being remembered for their golden hearts. The two teenagers from Prince of Wales Island were killed in a tragic dirt bike accident last month.
Candidate filing opens for Craig municipal elections
The election is October 6.
Hiker rescued near George Inlet outside Ketchikan
Alaska State Troopers were contacted by 38-year-old Michael Sherzdian who reported he had fallen down and injured himself.
Nonprofit works to enhance fish habitat on Prince of Wales
There are over a thousand manmade stream crossings in the Tongass National Forest that aren't up to standard. But on Prince of Wales Island, an environmental nonprofit is replacing a handful of these structures with fish-friendly culverts.
Station Highlights
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Sign Up Today! KRBD MELTDOWN: Ketchikan’s First RadioActive Pepper Eating Contest!
KRBD Meltdown: Six Rounds. One Very Bad Idea. Six rounds. Each one hotter than the last. One...
Virgin Voyages 2026 Caribbean Cruise RadioActive Giveaway
Something wonderful has happened! Virgin Voyages, whose ship, The Brilliant Lady, has been sailing...
RadioActive: KRBD’s Summer Member Drive Runs July 25th – August 15th
RadioActive is KRBD’s Summer Member Drive! It kicks off on July 25 on-air and ends on August...
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...
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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Job Center Report
Hear about some of more than 400 jobs available in the Ketchikan area, on Prince of Wales Island...
SAIL and ORCA report
Learn about SAIL’s developmental disabilities resource services and mini-grant opportunities...
Weather Report from NWS Juneau
Sounds like it may be sunny later in the week. Plus there is a partial eclipse Wednesday morning....
Southeast News
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Sitkans discuss next steps to solve childcare shortage at summit
Nearly 50 community members and representatives from state and national childcare organizations shared their ideas about funding childcare in Sitka. (KCAW/Salemo) Sitkans convened last week (8-6-26) to brainstorm solutions to...
Sherri Blankenship makes second bid for Sitka Assembly seat
Blankenship is one of four candidates running for two open seats on the Sitka Assembly. (Photo provided) Local business owner Sherri Blankenship filed to run for a seat on the Sitka Assembly last week (8-5-26). Blankenship is a...
New Sentinel/KSTK reporter
Leilani Combs has started work as the newest addition to the Sentinel staff, where she will write...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, August 10, 2026
A Juneau nonprofit is among the first to receive money from the state’s share of federal...
How a passion for pastels is helping this artist overcome personal struggles | State of Art
Eagle River’s Heather Steffey found a sense of purpose, community and accomplishment through art that has helped her navigate physical and mental health challenges.
Weather Service predicts Juneau’s Suicide Basin will be full Tuesday or Wednesday
The flood typically begins within a week after the basin is full, but it can happen at any time.
NPR
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Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
A Syrian court sentenced Assad along with his brother to death in absentia for crimes against...
A midwife crosses ‘maternity deserts’ to make a difference for Black moms and babies
New research from the March of Dimes says more than half of U.S. counties have no labor and...
In Minnesota and Wisconsin, competitive primaries will again test power of progressive candidates
A week after the Michigan primary, tests of progressive power will play out in the Midwest,...
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