Local News
LatestSen. Matt Claman talks public safety, education in his gubernatorial campaign
by Sydney Dauphinais | Feb 17, 2026
Sen. Matt Claman at the Ketchikan Shipyard during his most recent visit. (Photo courtesy of Matt...
Pet food assistance program expands to Prince of Wales, Metlakatla
by Hunter Morrison | Feb 17, 2026
Prince of Wales Island and Metlakatla are home to just a few stores that sell pet food, leaving some pet owners struggling to feed their furry companions. But a program that recently expanded to both communities is looking to fill the gap.
School board selects next superintendent
by Sydney Dauphinais | Feb 12, 2026
The White Cliff building, where Ketchikan Gateway Borough and School Board meetings are held, is...
Local program aims to keep people out of jail by offering education, housing opportunities
by Sydney Dauphinais | Feb 11, 2026
The Ketchikan Wellness Coalition reentry programming is funded by various organizations, like the...
Station Highlights
LatestKRBD announces new App available for Apple and Android
by Mike Gates | Feb 6, 2026
KRBD has an App! Search “KRBD” in your App Store or Google Play Store and download the...
KRBD 50 Year History Moments with Dave Kiffer
by KRBD Ketchikan | Jan 27, 2026
Have you been keeping up with the story? If you’ve missed a moment or two, don’t...
Entry is now closed. The winner will be announced in the coming weeks.
by Mike Gates | Dec 4, 2025
Our 50 Year Birthday Logo Contest Deadline is extended to January 8, 2026!
KRBD Annual On-Air Board Meeting
by Mike Gates | Nov 7, 2025
KRBD’s Annual On-Air Board of Directors Meeting will be on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 5pm. This will be a short meeting to meet our board members, hear a status report on how we’re doing in this unprecedented...
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestKetchikan quilt show set for this weekend
by Maria Dudzak | Feb 13, 2026
The Rainy Day Quilters’ 34th Annual quilt show is this Saturday and Sunday at the Ted Ferry...
Classical instrumentalists talk childhood, musical career ahead of Ketchikan concert
by Hunter Morrison | Feb 11, 2026
"After Hours" host Stephanie Patton interviewed classical musicians Natasha Paremski and Piers Lane ahead of their concert in Ketchikan. The duo will perform at the Holy Name Catholic Church this Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Ketchikan volunteers address food insecurity
by Maria Dudzak | Feb 5, 2026
Diane Gubatayao and Peter Epler are just two of the volunteers trying to address food insecurity...
Community Reports
LatestPeaceHealth Report
by Hunter Morrison | Feb 18, 2026
Proper nutrition is the keystone to a healthy lifestyle. PeaceHealth dietician and diabetes...
Craig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Feb 13, 2026
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Arts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | Feb 12, 2026
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) There is an...
Southeast News
LatestSummer ferry schedule similar to recent years, reflects funding problem
by KCAW Sitka | Feb 17, 2026
Map of the Alaska Marine Highway System’s routes in Southeast Alaska. (Alaska Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities) Travelers can now schedule ferry rides with the Alaska Marine Highway System for May through September....
Fishermen raise cost and infrastructure concerns amid city development plans
by KSTK Wrangell | Feb 14, 2026
Fishermen gathered at a roundtable Wrangell officials put on Feb. 3, 2026. (Colette...
‘A way of life’: Southeast residents weigh in on federal subsistence review
by KCAW Sitka | Feb 13, 2026
Spot prawn harvest in Hoonah Sound. (KCAW/Wilber) The deadline to comment on the U.S. Interior...
Alaska News
LatestPeer Support | Line One
by APRN News | Feb 18, 2026
For people experiencing addiction or mental illness, taking the first steps toward care can seem...
Alaska’s summer ferry schedule is open for booking
by APRN News | Feb 18, 2026
Amid ongoing funding problems, the schedule looks a lot like it has in other recent years. Just...
Alaska Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of campaign ad disclosure statements
by APRN News | Feb 18, 2026
The state requires ads to bear the names of the top three contributors to a campaign. The Alaska Policy Forum had challenged the constitutionality of that rule.
NPR
LatestTrump would like the government he leads to pay him billions
by NPR News | Feb 18, 2026
President Trump is asking the federal government for billions of dollars in damages, putting his...
Australia bans a citizen with alleged IS links from returning from Syria
by NPR News | Feb 18, 2026
The Australian is among a group of 34 women and children who had planned to fly from Damascus to...
Do the people building the AI chatbot Claude understand what they’ve created?
by NPR News | Feb 18, 2026
Anthropic is one of the world’s most powerful AI firms. New Yorker writer Gideon Lewis-Kraus explains how they’re trying to make chatbot Claude more ethical, and the implications of AI’s widening use.







