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Here’s how Southern Southeast Alaskans voted in Tuesday’s election
Around 4,700 people in House District 1 cast their ballot this election.
Bynum wins in state House District 1 race
Bynum received 2,800 votes and will serve another 2-year term.
State ferry Columbia delayed in Ketchikan
The Columbia is 52 years old and runs routes through Southeast’s Inside Passage.
Ketchikan Medical Center leadership shares challenges and guiding priorities at annual town hall
This was the fifth annual Community Health Board town hall, held at the Ted Ferry Civic Center on Oct. 21.
Station Highlights
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2026 Southeast Candidate Questionnaire
As a supplement to the statewide voter guide, KRBD, KFSK and KCAW posed a short list of...
2026 Alaska Voter Guide
Early voting is happening now. Election Day is Nov. 3.
NEW KRBD THANK YOU GIFTS!
As the Fall Pledge Drive kicks off on November 2nd, KRBD is proud to announce these fun new thank...
KRBD 2027 Community Calendars are Here!
KRBD’s 2027 Community Calendars are here! Packed with local information, meetings, and...
Morning Edition Interviews
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Ask UAS looks at oral histories of indigenous settlers
Dr. Taylor Roase will present “Unlikely Alliances? Oral Histories of Indigenous Settler Coalitions...
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...
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) Hear about the...
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report
Hear about how Filipino-American History Month events went, Red Ribbon Week activities, and a...
Southeast News
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Listen: JKT reflects on lead in Alaska governor’s race
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins in Sitka for Alaska Day 2026. (KCAW/Salemo) Lone Democratic candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins remains in the lead in the race for Alaska governor. The former state representative from Sitka spent election...
Harvest Fuel Relief Program to help farmers & fishermen
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a Harvest Fuel Relief Program on Oct. 19. The...
Himschoot leads in District 2 state House race
Rep. Rebecca Himschoot of Sitka refreshes election results at a watch party at the Mean Queen on Nov. 3, 2026. (KCAW/McKenney) It looks like Independent incumbent Representative Rebecca Himschoot of Sitka has won her reelection...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
What to know about preliminary election results in Alaska.
Alaska voters fire two Kenai judges, following judicial council’s recommendation
Only once, in 1982, have Alaskans voted out two judges in the same election.
6 takeaways from Alaska’s election
Alaska’s election night brought surprises, close races and the likelihood of a Democratic governor...
NPR
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First-time homebuyers remain scarce, but a record share of them pay all cash
A new report finds generational wealth is widening the divide between homebuyers and those priced...
Teens worldwide aren’t getting enough exercise — especially girls
A new study looks at the recommended amount of daily exercise for adolescents — and how few are...
What’s next for Democrats after the midterms. And, a look at the outstanding races
Democrats have regained control of Congress. They have a long list of investigations into Trump...
