Local News
LatestEducation funding, capital investments dominate Ketchikan legislative forum
by Hunter Morrison | Oct 1, 2026
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
by Sydney Dauphinais | Oct 1, 2026
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
by Hunter Morrison | Sep 29, 2026
The three-day economic summit began with a welcome address and state of the region panel.
Ketchikan man dies in car crash on North Tongass Highway
by Sydney Dauphinais | Sep 28, 2026
78-year-old John Olson was driving southbound just after 3 p.m. when his car veered off the road near South Point Higgins.
Station Highlights
LatestKRBD’s 2026 Election Center
by KRBD Ketchikan | Sep 19, 2026
We want to help you get informed for Ketchikan's upcoming municipal election.
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
LatestOlympia, 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
LatestCraig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Oct 2, 2026
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Arts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | Oct 1, 2026
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) The ARTober Art...
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report
by Maria Dudzak | Sep 23, 2026
Hear about KWC activities during Filipino-American History Month, a special Dolly Parton’s...
Southeast News
LatestCity looks for feedback on proposed cruise dock code
by KCAW Sitka | Oct 1, 2026
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
by KCAW Sitka | Oct 1, 2026
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
by KSTK Wrangell | Oct 1, 2026
For the second year in a row, the Wrangell-Petersburg area has the lowest rental housing vacancy...
Alaska News
LatestMat-Su Assembly candidate fired from UAA police force after workplace misconduct investigation
by APRN News | Oct 2, 2026
A pair of UAA investigations found that Chris Chiavetta created a hostile work environment through...
Alaska’s Bristol Bay salmon return about average this year, with higher prices paid to fishers
by APRN News | Oct 2, 2026
The 2026 sockeye salmon run totaled 45.7 million fish, making this the first year since 2014 that the run was below 50 million, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game preliminary summary.
Two Kotzebue homes test above federal limit for lead in drinking water
by APRN News | Oct 2, 2026
The city collected water samples from 10 homes during a routine check in August. Two came back above the Environmental Protection Agency’s lead action level of 15 parts per billion.
NPR
LatestGermany’s political center fights for relevance after far-right and far-left gains
by NPR News | Oct 2, 2026
Centrist politicians are soul-searching after electoral gains by the far right and the far left....
Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters
by NPR News | Oct 2, 2026
The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were...
October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What’s the plan? Will it work?
by NPR News | Oct 2, 2026
The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare...







