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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.
Walking tour highlights Ketchikan’s paranormal history
American Ghost Walks, a tour company that recently expanded to Southeast Alaska, combines the town’s history with the paranormal.
Thorne Bay city councilmember resigns
Trevor Killian, who was elected to a three-year term on the council in 2024, recently notified the city clerk of his intent to resign.
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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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) There’s a...
UAS Ketchikan Report
History professor Taylor Rose speaks about fall history classes and a book he is writing about the...
Southeast News
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Experts share childcare funding ideas at Chamber meeting
Solving the childcare shortage continues to be a top priority in Sitka. A local coalition has been working on the issue for several years. Last fall, the Sitka Tribe of Alaska announced a new childcare program, and the Sitka...
Wrangell’s Freedom Rock supported by Marian Glenz Fund
The borough is assuming all costs for a Freedom Rock memorial to honor veterans, relying on an...
Sitka vet treats dogs for possible cannabis-laced waste exposure
A Sitka vet is asking Sitkans to leash their dogs when exploring some local beaches. That’s after her clinic treated several dogs that became seriously ill over the Fourth of July weekend. Dr. Nicole Caraway, veterinarian and...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, July 10, 2026
Aviation experts say recent closures of flight service stations in the state are impacting...
15 Alaskans and businesses charged with $1.8M in Medicaid fraud
The accused include managers and proprietors of Anchorage assisted living homes, a Soldotna dentist and individuals paid by Medicaid to take care of ailing relatives.
Alaska Democrats sue elections division over Anchorage candidate’s lacking financial disclosure
In a legal brief filed Thursday, attorneys for the Alaska Democratic Party say Jose Tagle, a...
NPR
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The biggest steam locomotive is whistle-stopping across the U.S.
Huge crowds of train fans turn out as the 1940s era Big Boy steam locomotive is making a rare trip...
Opinion: Is democracy a joke? Count Binface says no.
Populist British MP Nigel Farage resigned from Parliament over questions about his finances, and...
Most people who need glasses don’t have them. Can the post office change that?
In some towns in India, a visitor to the post office who’s squinting at fine print might be...
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