Local News
LatestNative leaders say disrespectful social media trend symptom of larger problem
by Sydney Dauphinais | Jun 24, 2026
Ketchikan Indian Community, Tlingit & Haida, and Alaska Native Heritage Center sent out a joint press release condemning the behavior.
Team ‘Northbound Nutters’ claims first place and $10,000 in 2026 Race to Alaska
by Hunter Morrison | Jun 23, 2026
Teams of seagoers have been traversing a 750-mile span of water between Washington state and Ketchikan as part of the engineless boating competition. This year's winning team crossed the finish line Monday night.
Ketchikan City Council hires former fire chief as city manager
by Sydney Dauphinais | Jun 22, 2026
The Ketchikan City Council approved the city manager contract for Abner Hoage at its Thursday night meeting.
Local Ketchikan jeweler to pay for misrepresenting products
by Sydney Dauphinais | Jun 22, 2026
The owner of Gold Rush told undercover investigators that all of the products in the store were “locally sourced” when they were not mined in Alaska.
Station Highlights
LatestKRBD 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’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...
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
LatestArts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | Jun 25, 2026
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) Blueberry Arts...
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report
by Maria Dudzak | Jun 24, 2026
The Float for Hope drug-free and alcohol-free community event is July 18, Ketchikan 1-2-3 free...
First City Players Report
by Maria Dudzak | Jun 23, 2026
The members-only Season Reveal party is this Thursday, there are a few spots left in the ArtsCool...
Southeast News
LatestWalk Gently on this Land to premier July 5th in Wrangell
by KSTK Wrangell | Jun 25, 2026
A documentary on Wrangell and the people who live here is set to premiere on July 5 at the Nolan...
City clarifies sales tax responsibilities for Sitka business owners
by KCAW Sitka | Jun 24, 2026
The Sitka Assembly approved a new ordinance Tuesday night (6-23-26) that clarifies the sales tax responsibilities of local business owners. City staff say current code doesn’t clearly reflect the full range of business...
4th of July Logging Show
by KSTK Wrangell | Jun 24, 2026
This year marks a time of transition for the annual Fourth of July logging show, with new...
Alaska News
LatestWhere did Anchorage’s 24-hour restaurants go?
by APRN News | Jun 25, 2026
Along with worker shortages and rising costs, another factor is likely at play.
Confidential document guided Alaska senators working on natural gas pipeline tax break
by APRN News | Jun 25, 2026
A secret agreement provides the most detailed insight yet into one of the world’s largest...
Trump lashes out at Murkowski and other Republicans at fiery luncheon
by APRN News | Jun 25, 2026
The president was angry four Republicans voted to tell him to halt hostilities against Iran. Hours later, two relented and the Senate reversed course. Murkowski, though, held fast.
NPR
LatestPhotos: See Venezuela destruction after earthquakes
by NPR News | Jun 25, 2026
The earthquakes were Venezuela’s largest in over a century.
Postal Service confirms proposal to restrict mail-in voting under Trump’s order
by NPR News | Jun 25, 2026
A judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service’s proposals responding to President Trump’s order, including not delivering ballots in states that don’t turn over voter lists to the federal government.
Supreme Court says U.S. can turn away asylum-seekers at the border
by NPR News | Jun 25, 2026
By a 6 to 3 vote, the high court ruled that that federal law allows the government to to stop...







