Local News
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Alaska Supreme Court hears oral argument in suit against Cape Fox Corp.
Bryan Perez, self represented, gives oral argument to the Alaska Supreme Court in the case of...
Ketchikan man sentenced to 60 years for sexual abuse of a minor
53-year-old Kevin Jordan was sentenced to 60 years in prison with 20 years suspended for attempted sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree.
Thorne Bay unofficial mayoral election results are in
The small community on Prince of Wales Island held a special mayoral election on Tuesday. Acting city mayor Timber Pesterfield was the top vote-getter.
Prince of Wales man charged with drug distribution, sexual abuse of a minor
Twenty-four-year-old Payton Brewer is charged with sexual assault, murder of an unborn child and over 40 other counts after he allegedly distributed drugs and alcohol to minors.
Station Highlights
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KRBD’s Annual Fourth of July Raffle Starts Now
Tickets are available for KRBD’s Annual Fourth of July raffle and the prizes this year are...
Tickets on sale to “Dance through the Decades” with KRBD!
It’s time to RSVP for KRBD’s 50 Year Live Day and Dance through the Decades Costume...
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...
“One Poem a Day” Schedule and Poems
Click on the text above to see the schedule of poems and to listen.
Morning Edition Interviews
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An interview with Biriba Union
Biriba Union is performing in Ketchikan. Stephanie Patton spoke with Mike Block, a member of the...
RurAL CAP seeks senior mentors and companions
Efforts are underway to kick off an Elder Mentors and Senior Companions program in Ketchikan,...
Schoenbar students talk Kanayama exchange program
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
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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) “The Art...
Museum report
The new exhibit “Cedar: The Tree of Life” continues at the Tongass Historical Museum,...
Southeast News
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Sitka clinic awaiting lab results on potential measles exposure
“Simian measles pneumonia – Case 287” by Pulmonary Pathology is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Lab...
Sitka Assembly approves budgets for FY2027
The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday (5-12-26) passed the city’s final operating budget and capital...
Sitka health clinic temporarily closes after possible measles exposure
A sign posted to the door of Sitka Medical Center on Thursday afternoon (KCAW/Rose) A health...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 15, 2026
State lawmakers reject Gov. Dunleavy’s pick for attorney general.
Journalist walking across the globe for last decade takes to the sea in Southeast Alaska
National Geographic journalist Paul Salopek has been walking around the world since 2013. But now...
Solar farm to be built in Wrangell to address high demand, reduce energy costs
The 44-acre project on the island town will compliment the existing hydropower system during...
NPR
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Supreme Court is death knell for Virginia’s Democratic-friendly congressional maps
The new map was drawn by Democrats and approved by Virginia voters, but the state Supreme Court...
Supreme Court is death knell for Virginia’s Democratic-friendly congressional maps
The new map was drawn by Democrats and approved by Virginia voters, but the state Supreme Court...
Colorado’s Democratic governor will let Trump ally Tina Peters out of prison early
Gov. Jared Polis’ controversial commutation follows a pressure campaign by the Trump...
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