Local News
LatestHaida language and culture non-profit H.E.A.L. opens in Craig
by Jack Darrell | Apr 17, 2024
H.E.A.L. hopes to empower and nurture the local Haida community and heritage.
Borough ratifies disaster declaration for South Tongass fire, state investigation is ongoing
by Jack Darrell | Apr 17, 2024
The Ketchikan Borough Assembly voted to enact a disaster declaration for the recent fire that devastated the South Tongass Fire Department
Ketchikan leaders issue disaster declaration for South Tongass fire
by Jack Darrell | Apr 12, 2024
Ketchikan area leaders signed a disaster declaration, in response to the fire that burned the South Tongass Fire station.
Peltola says her priority is Alaskans’ economic prosperity
by Michael Fanelli | Apr 12, 2024
U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola visited Ketchikan April 3, and discussed her approach to housing, mental health resources, and addressing climate change.
Station Highlights
Latest“One Poem a Day” Schedule and Poems
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 2, 2024
Click on the text above to see the schedule of poems and to listen.
KRBD’s Spring Fund Drive
by Mike Gates | Mar 26, 2024
We are excited about this week’s Spring Fund Drive, which runs from Sunday 3/24 through...
Mike Gates moves to Interim GM job
by Marty West | Feb 14, 2024
The Development Specialist will start a six week contract March 1.
More 2024 KRBD Calendars are in!
by Marty West | Feb 5, 2024
On sale at the station, 1101 Copper Ridge Lane and at Parnassus Books and Gifts downtown
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestAlzheimer’s topic of next Ask UAS
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 19, 2024
Story sharing and discussion is the format of the next Ask UAS. Assistant Professor Michele...
Meetings scheduled to explore murals and art decor
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 13, 2024
An effort is underway to add more murals and artful signs and planters throughout Ketchikan....
Barbra Lica Quintet to perform in Ketchikan
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 11, 2024
Barbra Lica speaks about her music and concert in Ketchikan this Friday. Here is a link to Barba...
Community Reports
LatestJob Center Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 22, 2024
Hear about Alison on-line training courses, Public Assistance is sharing space with the job center...
Weather Report from NWS Juneau
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 22, 2024
Ketchikan broke a weather record Saturday. Hear about that and the outlook for the week....
Craig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 19, 2024
Listen to the April 19 Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein,...
Southeast News
LatestHerring Protectors celebrate unexpected land gift
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 18, 2024
Kh’asheechtlaa Louise Brady (bottom) prepares to drop a tin’aa, or copper shield, into the water...
Viking boys’ head coach Rick Brock is the Division 2A Coach of the Year
by KFSK Petersburg | Apr 17, 2024
Petersburg High School’s varsity boys’ basketball coach, Rick Brock, is the Division 2A Coach of...
Bill that aims to loosen telehealth restrictions passes Alaska Senate
by KFSK Petersburg | Apr 17, 2024
The Senate Finance Room in the Alaska Capitol.(Photo by Skip Gray/360 North) Many Alaskans have to...
Alaska News
LatestAnchorage middle schools prepare to include sixth grade starting this fall
by APRN News | Apr 22, 2024
Romig Middle School’s Principal Carrie Sumner shows floor plans of where classes will be...
Ketchikan borough declares disaster in fire-station fire
by APRN News | Apr 22, 2024
The aftermath of the April 9 fire at the South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department. (Jack...
After a dozen years, statewide Yup’ik language spelling bee going strong
by APRN News | Apr 22, 2024
This is Lertuli Ian Agaya’s first statewide tournament. He’s a seventh grader at the Alakanuk...
NPR
LatestUnited Methodists will again debate LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings
by NPR News | Apr 23, 2024
The United Methodist Church is holding its first General Conference since the pandemic and will...
What the Starbucks case at the Supreme Court is all about. Hint: It’s not coffee
by NPR News | Apr 23, 2024
Starbucks and some of its baristas have been in a contentious fight over unionizing since 2021....
Talks for a plastic pollution treaty are stalling. Could the U.S. be doing more?
by NPR News | Apr 23, 2024
Critics say the U.S. has been unwilling to push for measures in a global agreement that would...