Local News
LatestIndependent US House candidate Bill Hill talks cost of living and protecting the Alaska lifestyle during visit to Ketchikan
by Sydney Dauphinais | Jun 12, 2026
Bill Hill is currently one of the top contenders to unseat Republican Rep. Nick Begich III.
Federal lawsuit alleges wrongful prosecution following mishandled Metlakatla police investigation
by Sydney Dauphinais | Jun 11, 2026
Isaac Henderson was charged with murder following a mishandled investigation, leading to years of prosecution.
Craig City Council approves water and sewer rate increases
by Hunter Morrison | Jun 9, 2026
The 12% utility rate hikes for Craig's water and sewer services go into effect July 1.
After vote to close, Ketchikan says goodbye to two elementary schools
by Sydney Dauphinais | Jun 8, 2026
Point Higgins and Fawn Mountain elementary schools held their final day of class on Friday. The occasion was marked by mixed feelings.
Station Highlights
LatestKRBD’s 50th Birthday Weekend was a Huge Success
by Mike Gates | May 26, 2026
Thanks to the generosity and enthusiastic support of Ketchikan’s business community, KRBD...
KRBD’s Annual Fourth of July Raffle Starts Now
by Mike Gates | May 8, 2026
Tickets are available for KRBD’s Annual Fourth of July raffle and the prizes this year are...
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 3, 2026
KRBD has an App! Search “KRBD” in your App Store or Google Play Store and download the...
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestOlympia, Washington based comic Sam Miller tours Southeast
by Maria Dudzak | Jun 3, 2026
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
by Maria Dudzak | May 28, 2026
Residential Youth & Community (RYC) provides behavioral health services for youth and young...
An interview with Biriba Union
by KRBD Ketchikan | May 8, 2026
Biriba Union is performing in Ketchikan. Stephanie Patton spoke with Mike Block, a member of the...
Community Reports
LatestCraig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Jun 12, 2026
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Arts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | Jun 11, 2026
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) The Artists of...
Museum report
by Maria Dudzak | Jun 10, 2026
The deadline for Native Arts Studies Program students to submit pieces for the Instructor and...
Southeast News
LatestSitkans dip their fins into the underwater world of mermaiding
by KCAW Sitka | Jun 12, 2026
Aurora Randolph, Erika Apathy, Carter Conatser, and Ashlynn Emanoff (left to right) feel...
U.S. House candidate Bill Hill makes campaign stop in Sitka
by KCAW Sitka | Jun 12, 2026
Bill Hill, an independent, is one of 15 candidates running for Alaska’s lone seat in the House of...
Wrangell off hydro power for annual maintenance
by KSTK Wrangell | Jun 12, 2026
Wrangell Municipal Light & Power is advising residents that electricity will be more expensive...
Alaska News
LatestFederal officials say proposed drastic changes to a contracting program won’t affect tribes and Native corporations
by APRN News | Jun 12, 2026
Alaska Native corporations rely on contracts awarded through the 8(a) program – especially from...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 12, 2026
by APRN News | Jun 12, 2026
The state House passes a substantial property tax break for the Alaska LNG project. Also,...
Alaska House passes tax cut for North Slope gas pipeline, sending bill to Senate
by APRN News | Jun 12, 2026
The bill now heads to the Senate, where key leaders have viewed the proposal with substantially...
NPR
Latest4 things to know about the new sunscreen ingredient the FDA approved
by NPR News | Jun 13, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new sunscreen ingredient in the U.S. for the first...
A plan to get lifesaving food to malnourished kids was working — until it wasn’t
by NPR News | Jun 13, 2026
Through an innovative program, parents in Senegal had easy access to a therapeutic food...
‘Cool Ladies Club’ is directed by 10 working-class women. They live up to the title
by NPR News | Jun 13, 2026
They gave smartphones to 10 women from a working-class Indian community to make a documentary...







