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Ketchikan ballot measure asks to authorize spending powers for electric upgrades
City officials say the $25 million bonding authority will allow it to finance upgrades and repairs to Ketchikan's electric facilities.
Metlakatla Indian Community constructs new shellfish testing lab
The space will help the tribe monitor for paralytic shellfish toxins. The project was funded by a grant from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Ketchikan’s borough assembly condemns discriminatory remarks made by planning commissioner
The assembly is requesting they resign after making racist comments against Ketchikan Indian Community in a public meeting last week.
KRBD hosts on-air candidate forums
(Sydney Dauphinais/KRBD) Last week, KRBD’s news team hosted live, on-air forums with the...
Station Highlights
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KRBD’s 2026 Election Center
We want to help you get informed for Ketchikan's upcoming municipal election.
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 Alaskana...
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report
Hear about KWC activities during Filipino-American History Month, a special Dolly Parton’s...
Southeast News
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Sitka Assembly asked to weigh in on remaining beer and wine license
Restaurant beer and wine licenses are limited by the state based on population size. But a relatively new law has opened the door for cities to petition the state for additional licenses. Last year, the Sitka Assembly asked for...
Sitka gaining jobs as resident workforce shrinks
In the past year, Sitka gained 150 new jobs and $37 million dollars in wages. When Meilani Schijvens of Rain Coast Data presented her annual update on behalf of the Sitka Economic Development Association, “The State of Sitka’s...
Sitka Assembly votes to make ADUs easier to build
Adrienne Wilber stands in front of her half-finished ADU in the corner of her parent’s lot in 2021. (KCAW/McKinstry) Finding housing in Sitka is tough. There aren’t enough affordable units, the seasonal nature of the community...
Alaska News
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Murkowski votes with 3 other GOP senators in latest failed resolution to stop Iran war
More Republicans are breaking with the president over the war, which has largely been blamed for a spike in fuel prices.
COVID still sickens Alaskans, but effects are muted and the death toll continues to drop
Years after the pandemic peak, the virus is considered endemic, still circulating but causing less...
Alaska childcare advocates press for major state investment, policy changes to fill growing gaps
Advocates are calling on elected officials and state candidates for the Legislature and governor...
NPR
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Takeaways from the Trump-Xi state visit: Pageantry and pandas
The visit comes at an important time for both men.
Woman who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault says her claims were false
On Thursday, the woman identified as Jane Doe filed a declaration in Manhattan federal court...
There’s a global pandemic treaty that’s signed — and in ‘limbo.’ What’s the holdup?
The treaty aims to help the countries of the world prepare for — and defeat — any future pandemic....
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