by Sydney Dauphinais | Jul 22, 2026

The City of Craig shut down their community pool in February amid safety concerns. Now, they're figuring out how to fix it so they can reopen.

New program provides essentials to Ketchikan’s unhoused population

by Hunter Morrison | Jul 21, 2026

The Ketchikan Indian Community rolled out the program this month where people can pay for and assemble care packages to those in need.

Glacial outburst flood damages bear viewing site in Hyder

by Sydney Dauphinais | Jul 21, 2026

The flood took out a section of around 100 feet in the middle of the viewing platform at the Fish Creek bear viewing area.

Fire department rescues swimmer near downtown Ketchikan

by Hunter Morrison | Jul 20, 2026

The woman is safe after she lost strength swimming in the water near Mill Street.

Station Highlights

Congratulations KRBD Fourth of July Raffle Winners!

by Mike Gates | Jul 4, 2026

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

by Mike Gates | Jun 17, 2026

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

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

Olympia, 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

Ketchikan Public Library Report

by Hunter Morrison | Jul 21, 2026

Learn more about a Tweens Tie Dye event, Free Style Book Club, Cedar Print Craftivity and more....

Craig Parks and Recreation Report

by Maria Dudzak | Jul 17, 2026

Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.

Arts Council Report

by Hunter Morrison | Jul 16, 2026

The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) There’s...

Southeast News

Bulk water shipper seeks more time to develop Sitka export plan

by KCAW Sitka | Jul 23, 2026

Investors looking to ship bulk water out of Sitka are asking for another extension. At a Gary Paxton Industrial Park board meeting last week (7-16-26), leadership from Arctic Blue Waters Alaska Inc. said climate change and...

Assembly proposes sales tax changes to address Sitka’s childcare needs

by KCAW Sitka | Jul 22, 2026

Sitkans attend a work session on childcare on July 22. (KCAW/McKenney) Lowering the winter sales tax rate, and upping the summer one. That was a popular proposal discussed at a Sitka Assembly work session on Tuesday (7-21-26)...

Sitka Assembly Member Kevin Mosher first to file for mayor’s seat

by KCAW Sitka | Jul 21, 2026

Kevin Mosher was the first to announce a run for the mayor’s chair. (KCAW/McKenney) Current Sitka Assembly Member Kevin Mosher has filed to run for mayor. Mosher, who is two years into serving his third term on the assembly, has...

Alaska News

Anchorage public safety commission proposal dead after weeks of testimony

by APRN News | Jul 23, 2026

The Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday declined to take up the proposal, which would have created a commission to review public safety policies, request third-party investigations of specific incidents and provide recommendations to...