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Coast Guard rescues person from water outside Ketchikan
The Ketchikan Police Department contacted the Coast Guard at around 2 a.m. Saturday.
Ketchikan Theatre Ballet to move out of longtime downtown facility by end of year
The Ketchikan Theatre Ballet has been located on Mission Street for nearly 40 years.
Ketchikan awarded $3M to improve emergency communication system
The intent of the congressional funding is to evaluate Revillagigedo Island's existing communication system and identify coverage gaps.
Here’s how Southern Southeast Alaskans voted in Tuesday’s election
Around 4,700 people in House District 1 cast their ballot this election.
Station Highlights
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NEW KRBD THANK YOU GIFTS!
As the Fall Pledge Drive kicks off on November 2nd, KRBD is proud to announce these fun new thank...
KRBD 2027 Community Calendars are Here!
KRBD’s 2027 Community Calendars are here! Packed with local information, meetings, and...
You Can Win a $600 IFA Gift Card!
DONATE TO WIN THE GRAND PRIZE: $600 INTER-ISLAND FERRY GIFT CARD! DONATE HERE SECOND PRIZE: A...
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....
Morning Edition Interviews
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Ask UAS looks at oral histories of indigenous settlers
Dr. Taylor Roase will present “Unlikely Alliances? Oral Histories of Indigenous Settler Coalitions...
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...
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) “Shrek:...
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report
Hear about how Filipino-American History Month events went, Red Ribbon Week activities, and a...
Southeast News
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Sitka Tribe, assembly, discuss priorities in government meeting
Tribal Council Chair Yeidikook’áa discusses Tribe priorities at at meeting with the Sitka Assembly on Nov. 9, 2026. (KCAW/McKenney) The Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council and the Sitka Assembly reviewed shared priorities and...
November 10, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (9-22-26), it will consider rezoning local cemetery properties with the intent of protecting burial grounds. The change would impact six cemetery properties in Sitka. In 2019, the city...
Southeast EMS org to put rural health grant toward training academy
A Sitka-based emergency care organization has received a large grant to support EMS training across the region. The Alaska Department of Health announced Oct. 22 it completed funding for the first year of the Rural Health...
Alaska News
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Peltola and JKT strengthen leads in latest Alaska election results
More results are expected Friday, but with the latest update, the Associated Press estimates 84%...
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
A legislative task force recommends studying what it takes to provide an adequate education.
Juneau man detained by immigration officials in Anchorage
Cruz Vargas-Enriques was taken into custody at the Anchorage Correctional Complex on Oct. 28, according to the Alaska Department of Corrections.
NPR
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Following big Democratic wins, these swing voters are looking for results
For the swing voters NPR is regularly checking in with as part of its Swing Shift series, the...
Russia and Ukraine agree to a large exchange of prisoners of war, officials say
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a large exchange of prisoners of war. U.S.-mediated talks in Abu...
House effectively ends Hegseth impeachment. And, 3 men accused of plotting U.K. attacks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been spared from the House’s impeachment effort, at least...
