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Motion seeks to halt timber sale near Ketchikan
The motion filed in federal court is asking to stop the Shelter Cove Timber Sale. It follows a lawsuit filed in August challenging the larger South Revilla Integrated Resource Project.
Education funding, capital investments dominate Ketchikan legislative forum
Five Southeast Alaska lawmakers answered questions from constituents during a forum at Southeast Conference this week.
‘This is the most terrible idea there is’: tribal leaders express concerns about proposed repeal of Roadless Rule
Over thirty people spoke at the subsistence hearing held at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center in Ketchikan this week.
Southeast Conference kicks off in Ketchikan
The three-day economic summit began with a welcome address and state of the region panel.
Station Highlights
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KRBD’s 2026 Election Center
We want to help you get informed for Ketchikan's upcoming municipal election.
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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Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce report
Hear about the Celebration of the Stars Gala, tree auction, and Merry Merchants and Munch....
Job Center Report
Hear about some of more than 550 jobs available in the Ketchikan area and on Prince of Wales...
Weather Report from NWS Juneau
Fall has arrived and a warm front from the south is expected to bring rain later this week. Hear...
Southeast News
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City looks for feedback on proposed cruise dock code
In Sitka’s zoning code, all commercial docks are treated the same– it does not differentiate between the size or type of dock, whether it’s a dock for charter fishing boats or cruise ships. And commercial, waterfront and...
Sitkans commemorate Indigenous children impacted by residential schools
Naa Kahídi Dancers perform for Sitka’s Orange Shirt Day event. (KCAW/Salemo) Sitkans gathered Wednesday evening (9-30-26) for Orange Shirt Day to honor Indigenous children impacted by residential schools. The community filled...
Rental market tight in Wrangell-Petersburg
For the second year in a row, the Wrangell-Petersburg area has the lowest rental housing vacancy...
Alaska News
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What to know about Alaska’s general election
What’s on the ballot? Where and when can I vote? We answer those questions and more.
Kodiak Island schools credit visa and green card program for low teacher turnover
This year, every school in the district is fully staffed with teachers. The district’s acting Superintendent Damon Hargraves says he can’t remember that happening in the last fifteen years.
After years of problems, Alaska plans to outsource payroll for 14,000 public employees
Bids from interested companies were due Thursday; a contract could come as soon as next month, documents indicate.
NPR
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The iconic Arthur Read made his TV debut 30 years ago
The animated series “Arthur” premiered on PBS Kids on Oct. 7, 1996.
Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
ennis Hastert, whose political legacy as Congress’ longest-serving Republican House speaker...
Drones buzz overhead, troops hunker underground in Ukraine’s hellish Kill Zone
The frontline in the Russia-Ukraine war stretches more than 700 miles and has barely moved in four...
NOAA
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