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Timothy Montgomery on why he’s running for Ketchikan’s borough assembly
Timothy Montgomery is vying for a three-year seat on the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly.
Juvenile charged with attempted murder after police standoff in Klawock
A 17-year-old is being charged with three attempted murder counts after allegedly opening fire on police officers in Klawock.
Michael Fitzgerald talks about why he’s running for Ketchikan City Council
Michael Fitzgerald filed to run for city council in the October 6 municipal election.
Vicki O’Brien on her decision to run for Ketchikan’s school board
Vicki O'Brien filed to run for Ketchikan's school board in the October 6 municipal election.
Station Highlights
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Thank you to Virgin Voyages! Cruise Winner Announcement.
The winner of the 2026 Virgin Voyages & KRBD Caribbean Cruise is KRBD member Laura Crow Wey!...
KRBD Lauches Community Survey to Collect Strategic Feedback
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
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
KRBD has an App! Search “KRBD” in your App Store or Google Play Store and download the...
Morning Edition Interviews
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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...
An interview with Biriba Union
Biriba Union is performing in Ketchikan. Stephanie Patton spoke with Mike Block, a member of the...
Community Reports
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Arts Council Report
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) Blueberry Arts...
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report
Hear about KWC activities in the schools, Community Gardens garlic fundraiser, 9-8-8 recognition,...
First City Players Report
Divas and Divos are out collecting votes for FCP’s biggest fundraiser, and auditions are...
Southeast News
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Assembly denies Sitkan’s latest records appeal
The city’s public records request system is now offered both on paper and through a new online portal. (KCAW/McKenney) The Sitka Assembly, acting as a quasi-judicial body, unanimously denied a citizen’s appeal over a public...
Assembly candidate Mary Ann Hall jumps back in race as write-in
After dropping out of the running earlier this month, Mary Ann Hall is once again vying for a Sitka Assembly seat.Mary Ann Hall filed to run for the local office in early August shortly before the filing deadline. A week later,...
Alaska residents encouraged to take advantage of heat-pump rebate program.
As the sunsets creep earlier and earlier, it’s only a matter of time until winter cold sets in. Alaskans know well that you don’t wait for the cold to arrive to figure out how you’re heating your home. A pair of Alaska based...
Alaska News
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Sullivan and Peltola, lead candidates in Alaska U.S. Senate race, trade barbs at industry forum
The Republican senator said his Democratic challenger would empower “Lower 48 liberals.” She blamed him for confirming Biden’s Interior secretary.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Four people die in a Kenai Peninsula plane crash, during a deadly week for Alaska aviation.
North Slope village runs out of gasoline at height of hunting season
The Olgoonik Corporation, which manages the Wainwright fuel station, said an emergency fuel...
NPR
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Helicopter pilot describes what he’s seen rescuing people in Nepal
Andy Thapa is a charter and rescue pilot for a Nepali helicopter company. He’s been rescuing people stranded by the catastrophic flooding, and carrying them to safety.
The role of climate change in the Nepal floods
The deadly flash floods in Nepal are not a surprise to many scientists. Glacial melt is accelerating because of climate change, putting millions of people at risk.
Trump directs federal government to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the federal government to rename...
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