Local News
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Prince of Wales communities search for 2 missing residents after car goes into river
One juvenile passenger escaped and self-rescued. The two others were Kelly Jenkins, 34, and Kayleigh Favor, 13.
Ketchikan locals grapple with rainy winters at new combat sport gym
At Salty Knuckle MMA, students of all ages are encouraged to build both their mental and physical strength.
Child dies suddenly after collapsing in Ketchikan home
Family members said the child had collapsed and stopped breathing shortly after.
Coast Guard rescues person from water outside Ketchikan
The Ketchikan Police Department contacted the Coast Guard at around 2 a.m. Saturday.
Station Highlights
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KRBD Annual On-Air Board Meeting
KRBD’s Annual On-Air Board of Directors Meeting will be on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at...
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...
You Can Win a $600 IFA Gift Card!
DONATE TO WIN THE GRAND PRIZE: $600 INTER-ISLAND FERRY GIFT CARD! DONATE HERE SECOND PRIZE: A...
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) Next week is...
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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67 million pink salmon forecast ‘excellent’ for Southeast Alaska
Pink salmon return to Southeast Alaska every summer by the millions, spawning in nearly every waterway. (Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries) The state Department of Fish and Game forecasts each year how many pink salmon the...
Sitka Tribe of Alaska announces 2026 election results
The Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council election results will be certified at the monthly meeting at the Sheet’ká Ḵwáan Naa Kahídi. (KCAW/Rose) Unofficial results were announced this week for Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s Tribal...
City sets special election date for Sitkans to vote on seasonal sales tax increase
Makenzie Rose working with her daughter Hava at KCAW. (KCAW/Rose) Sitka voters will weigh in on a seasonal sales tax change in a special election on Feb. 2. The Sitka Assembly gave final approval at its meeting Tuesday night,...
Alaska News
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Alaska elects Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins governor
The self-described “man of the middle” was endorsed by three former governors — a Democrat, a Republican and an independent — along with Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
Peltola leads in U.S. Senate race, nearing 50% mark with almost all ballots counted
Mary Peltola is at 49.8% and Sen. Dan Sullivan has 46.1% of the vote. Democrat JKT has more than...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 13, 2026
A nationwide grounding of flights appears over but held up and confused air travelers across Alaska.
NPR
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Maintenance gone awry caused nation-wide ground stop, says Transportation Secretary
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy points blame toward contractor in explaining Friday’s nation-wide aviation ground stop.
US has lost measles elimination status, global health authorities say
The U.S. has lost its status as a country where measles is eliminated, according to researchers...
SpaceX successfully catches Starship and makes history
The company’s spacecraft returned to its Texas launchpad in dramatic fashion — by carefully...
