Local News
LatestCraig 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.
EchoHawk enters House District 1 race
by Hunter Morrison | Jun 5, 2026
Former Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly member Grant EchoHawk filed to run for the seat ahead of this week's deadline.
Ketchikan resident spotlighted in new documentary
by Hunter Morrison | Jun 4, 2026
The 24-minute film "Bridging Our Stories" follows Alma Manabat Parker's journey across the Philippines to study dance with Indigenous groups and bring what she learns back to Ketchikan.
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
LatestFirst City Players Report
by Hunter Morrison | Jun 9, 2026
Hear about First City Players’ youth summer camp, ArtsCool classes and scholarships, and the...
Craig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Jun 5, 2026
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Arts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | Jun 4, 2026
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) There are two...
Southeast News
LatestFriends of Anan excited for upcoming season!
by KSTK Wrangell | Jun 9, 2026
It’s almost time to watch the bears enjoy their time feasting on salmon at Anan Creek. The Anan...
June 9, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
by KCAW Sitka | Jun 9, 2026
At its meeting tonight (6-9-26), the Sitka Assembly will consider appropriating more than $1.1 million in federal funds to the Sitka School District. The funding comes from Secure Rural Schools, a federal program that supports...
Beloved Yakutat birding festival ‘re-terns’ for 15th season
by KCAW Sitka | Jun 8, 2026
Yakutat Tern Festival attendees look out and photograph the Aleutian terns flying above them...
Alaska News
LatestAlaska News Nightly: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
by APRN News | Jun 9, 2026
The state opens an investigation into the other Dan Sullivan running for U.S. Senate, after the...
What you need to know about wildfire season | Talk of Alaska
by APRN News | Jun 9, 2026
Alaska’s wildfire season is underway. What do firefighters think this season might present for...
Alaska drops to 47th in the nation in overall child well-being, new report says
by APRN News | Jun 9, 2026
Alaska’s ranking declined seven places, with the steepest decline in education, where the state...
NPR
LatestTaiwan drills with U.S. rocket system, firing in China’s direction
by NPR News | Jun 10, 2026
The drill on Wednesday marked the first time the U.S.-supplied HIMARS system has been fired into...
Inflation tops 4% for the first time in 3 years on spike in gasoline prices
by NPR News | Jun 10, 2026
Inflation has surged to its highest level in more than three years since the U.S. and Israel...
July 1 brings big student loan changes. Here’s what you need to know
by NPR News | Jun 10, 2026
A popular (and generous) repayment plan ends, two new plans begin and many borrowers will see new...







