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Ketchikan, Wrangell join forces to revitalize Southeast’s maritime industry
Their efforts are in line with one of President Trump’s executive orders to "restore America’s maritime dominance."
Forest Service invites local input on Tongass plan revision
The Forest Service had an in-person engagement meeting at the Discovery Center in Ketchikan on Wednesday.
After Sitka doctor is convicted of assaulting patients, a former Ketchikan colleague comes forward
When Phoenix Johnson happened across news coverage of McGrath’s Sitka arrest, she felt it was time to ensure that her story was heard.
Sivertsen delivers annual State of the City address
Ketchikan City Mayor Bob Sivertsen said on Wednesday that the state of the city is strong, and highlighted the city's budget, capital improvement projects, and local economic drivers.
Station Highlights
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“One Poem a Day” Schedule and Poems
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KRBD’s Spring Pledge Drive raised more than $42,000 in just two days — a testament to the...
Spring Pledge Drive Thank You Gifts
When you donate to KRBD’s Spring Pledge Drive, you are eligible to receive thank you gifts...
Tune Into Spring with KRBD’s Spring Quiet Drive
Shhhh…. Members and Supporters, listen close. It’s Spring Quiet Drive time at KRBD – a...
Morning Edition Interviews
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Schoenbar students talk Kanayama exchange program
Ketchikan-Kanayama exchange students Hunter Hull and Holly Jayne Patotzka talk about the program ahead of their trip to Kanyama, Japan. They were joined in studio by exchange program president Ashley Gunn.
Troll and Johnson share paleontological adventures at Discovery Center
Scientist Kirk Johnson, director of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, and artist Ray...
Ketchikan quilt show set for this weekend
The Rainy Day Quilters’ 34th Annual quilt show is this Saturday and Sunday at the Ted Ferry...
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 new exhibit...
UAS Ketchikan Report
Ask UAS will have a discussion on menopause and perimenopause on April 23. Ali Ziegler speaks...
Southeast News
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Commercial fishery sets sight south of Sitka as herring spawn
Herring have continued to spawn near Sitka, signaling that the commercial sac roe herring fishery could soon taper off. Aaron Dupuis is the area management biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. In an interview...
Southeast back to an average harvest goal for king salmon after last year’s low
A king salmon is displayed outside a fish processor in downtown Petersburg in 2019. (Photo by...
‘No money, staff cuts’: As budget gap grows, Sitka’s school board considers cutting up to 16 positions
Sitka Education Association President Joe Montagna addressing the Sitka School Board in a budget...
Alaska News
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In Alaska’s U.S. Senate race, Peltola takes aim at ‘crooked’ political elites
If you follow Mary Peltola on social media, maybe you’ve noticed that the former Alaska...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 3, 2026
Former congresswoman Mary Peltola hones her messaging as the race for Alaska’s U.S. Senate...
Alaska freight shipping costs set to spike amid war in Iran
Alaska Marine Lines, Matson and Tote are all increasing their fuel- related surcharges, starting...
NPR
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Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don’t consider race in admissions
A federal judge on Saturday said the Trump Administration the demand to collect data from...
After the Minnesota surge, ICE is moving to a quieter enforcement approach
ICE seems to be changing from aggressive immigration enforcement on city streets to an apparent...
Opinion: Humanity’s hopes ascended with Artemis II
NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on the successful launch of NASA’s Artemis II this week....
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