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Three rescued from boat fire near Ketchikan
The three occupants on the vessel were rescued by a charter fishing boat.
Borough welcomes new playground
Borough officials welcomed the new facility at Alder Park last week.
Public comment open for proposed timber sale surrounding historic site on Prince of Wales Island
The proposal includes clear cutting primarily old growth surrounding a historic site. Tribes in the region are speaking out.
‘Fish Pirate’s Daughter’ turns 60
Ketchikan's original melodrama “Fish Pirate’s Daughter” is celebrating its 60th anniversary this month. The show is a community staple that continues to evolve to this day.
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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First City Players Report
The Fish Pirate’s Daughter performances conclude this weekend, and ArtsCool is underway with...
Job Center Report
Hear about some of the more than 500 jobs available in the Ketchikan area, on Prince of Wales...
SAIL and ORCA report
Learn about some of the services SAIL and ORCA offer and about the upcoming Float for Hope picnic....
Southeast News
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Boro approves $3.12 million dollar contract to repair the Public Safety Building
The borough assembly has unanimously approved a $3.12 million dollar contract to rehab and repair...
Commercial troll fishery stays open with half of allotted kings remaining
Trollers moored in Sitka’s Crescent Harbor. (KCAW/Berett Wilber) Southeast Alaska’s commercial king salmon fishery will remain open until further notice. The July 1 king opener for trollers, who fish with hook and line, is...
July 14, 2026: What’s on the Sitka Assembly’s agenda tonight?
Who will fill former assembly member Tim Pike’s seat? When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (7-14-26), it will consider appointing one of two Sitkans to the role until the next municipal election.This spring, Pike announced he...
Alaska News
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Natural gas supplies “not looking good” for southcentral this winter, Enstar says
State regulators last Wednesday denied Enstar’s request that would’ve expanded natural gas storage...
King Cove Road construction set to begin after clearing final federal hurdle
Construction on a controversial stretch of road between two Eastern Aleutian towns could begin as soon as next month, according to the State of Alaska.
Alaska university gets funding for critical minerals center
The organization will be located at and led by UAF’s Geophysical Institute and will work with more...
NPR
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Trump relished in being compared to dictators like Hitler and Stalin, journalist says
The New York Times journalist Jonathan Swan says the president is fixated on becoming a...
Hong Kong booksellers arrested for allegedly selling seditious books
Hong Kong was once known for its freedom of publication, but political changes have created a...
Cancer disparities researchers say federal funding changes have disrupted their work
In a survey, 93% of cancer researchers who study disparities said federal policy changes have...
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