Local News
LatestTlingit carver Israel Shotridge remembered for his artistry
by Hunter Morrison | Apr 30, 2026
The Ketchikan-born artist died on April 13 at the age of 75. His loved ones said he'll be remembered for his artistry, gentleness and love of family.
Kayhi seniors tackle local scholarships
by Milla Kinunen | Apr 29, 2026
The counseling office at Ketchikan High School. Counselors work with upcoming and current seniors...
Forest Service advances Prince of Wales logging project
by Sydney Dauphinais | Apr 28, 2026
It’s called the Twin Mountain II project. It’s expected to provide over 28 million board feet of timber from over 1,500 acres.
Thorne Bay mayoral election underway
by Hunter Morrison | Apr 28, 2026
Absentee voting for the city’s special mayoral election opened Tuesday. The election follows the resignation of former mayor Shane Nyquest.
Station Highlights
LatestCall for KRBD Memories and Photos
by Mike Gates | Apr 27, 2026
Be sure to RSVP for Five Decades on the Dial: KRBD’s 50 Year Live Day and get your Dance...
Tickets on sale to “Dance through the Decades” with KRBD!
by Mike Gates | Apr 16, 2026
It’s time to RSVP for KRBD’s 50 Year Live Day and Dance through the Decades Costume...
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...
“One Poem a Day” Schedule and Poems
by mariad | Apr 4, 2026
Click on the text above to see the schedule of poems and to listen.
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestRurAL CAP seeks senior mentors and companions
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 14, 2026
Efforts are underway to kick off an Elder Mentors and Senior Companions program in Ketchikan,...
Schoenbar students talk Kanayama exchange program
by Hunter Morrison | Mar 4, 2026
Ketchikan-Kanayama exchange students Hunter Hull and Holly Jayne Patotzka talk about the program ahead of their trip to Kanyama, Japan. They were joined in studio by exchange program president Ashley Gunn.
Troll and Johnson share paleontological adventures at Discovery Center
by Maria Dudzak | Feb 24, 2026
Scientist Kirk Johnson, director of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, and artist Ray...
Community Reports
LatestArts Council Report
by KRBD Staff | Apr 30, 2026
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) The Celebration...
First City Players Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 28, 2026
“The Jungle Book” officially opens May 1st, but there is a Pay-What-You-Can...
Job Center Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 27, 2026
Hear about some of the nearly 500 jobs available in the Ketchikan area, on POW and in Wrangell,...
Southeast News
LatestSitka driver injures bicyclist in HPR accident
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 30, 2026
A Sitka driver without a valid license hit a bike rider Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Halibut Point Road and Peterson Ave. Sitka Police Chief Mike Hall said the accident occurred around 1 p.m. “There were dents in...
Hames Corp. transfers ownership to Albertsons-Safeway
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 30, 2026
After a months-long transition, the sale of Sitka’s family-owned grocery store has been finalized. On Tuesday (4-28-26) at 9 p.m., Sea Mart Quality Foods closed its doors under local ownership for the last time. When the store...
City denies new public records appeal from former Sitka Assembly candidate
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 29, 2026
The Sitka Assembly, acting as a quasi-judicial body, denied a second-level public records appeal...
Alaska News
LatestForecasters say river breakup has above-average flood risk. Here’s what to know
by APRN News | Apr 30, 2026
The River Watch team will be back in full force this year, working directly with communities on...
Gov. Dunleavy vetoes election reform bill, citing concerns over timeline ahead of 2026 election
by APRN News | Apr 30, 2026
It’s unclear whether the bill has enough support to overcome a veto — it requires 40 votes,...
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 30, 2026
by APRN News | Apr 30, 2026
Sen. Lisa Murkowski says Congress needs to assert itself with the Trump administration on its war...
NPR
LatestFill in the blank for the quiz: The Trump admin took aim at _____ this week
by NPR News | May 1, 2026
This week, the federal government’s been busy. There are paint jobs, fresh indictments,...
How to talk to boys about looksmaxxing
by NPR News | May 1, 2026
The trend among boys and young men of optimizing their physical appearance includes dangerous...
Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb
by NPR News | May 1, 2026
More Americans are turning to the train as gas prices reach their highest point since the war in...








