by Hunter Morrison and Sydney Dauphinais | May 22, 2026

The survey sought public input on the construction of a new public restroom on Creek Street, which could begin at the end of the summer.

Borough votes to terminate library funding agreement

by Sydney Dauphinais and Hunter Morrison | May 21, 2026

Many people across the island may lose library access if an agreement isn't reached by Dec 31.

Ketchikan residents struggle to keep up with much-needed utility rate increases

by Hunter Morrison | May 21, 2026

Ketchikan residents who paid a utility bill recently may have noticed it’s more expensive than it was before, after the city council approved several rate increases to keep pace with rising costs and pay for future infrastructure projects.

We asked the Kayhi class of 2026 what they plan to do after graduation. This is what they said

by Minh-Thu Vo, Milla Kinunen and Meg Thompson | May 19, 2026

Decision Day is the deadline for students to submit enrollment deposits to their college of choice.

Station Highlights

KRBD’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...

“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

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...

RurAL 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.

Community Reports

Arts Council Report

by Maria Dudzak | May 21, 2026

The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) “The Art...

PeaceHealth Report

by Maria Dudzak | May 20, 2026

Diabetes is a prevalent health issue. Dr. Jon Miller discusses diabetes prevention and treatment,...

Ketchikan Public Library Report

by Maria Dudzak | May 19, 2026

Senior Tech Time will be a monthly event, there’s a Children’s Book Sale on May 30,...

Southeast News

Sitka High School students gain transparent look into pursuing radiology

by KCAW Sitka | May 26, 2026

(From left to right) Riley Bernhardt, Allyson Mayville, and Sadie Saline (KCAW/Cotter) Sadie...

May 26, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

by KCAW Sitka | May 26, 2026

Assembly Member Tim Pike is stepping down from the role. At its meeting tonight (5-26-26), the Sitka Assembly will formally accept Pike’s resignation. Pike, a recently retired Career and Technical Education teacher at Sitka...

Phone, internet service down for portion of Sitka on Friday

by KCAW Sitka | May 22, 2026

Phone and internet service was down for a portion of Sitka on Friday (5-22-26).Internet and telephone service in Sitka is provided, in large part, by two Alaska-based companies, GCI and Alaska Communications, or ACS. A...