Local News
Architect: New library will meet green standards
The City of Ketchikan’s new library that is currently under construction will have a number of green elements that will result in a high rating from the U.S. Green Building Council. That’s according to Bettisworth North Architects’ Roy Rountree, whose… more
PeaceHealth pursues major facility expansion
The PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center is hoping a $74 million addition and renovation that it hopes will help it keep pace with the wants and needs of its patients. As Deanna Garrison reports, PeaceHealth representatives discussed the proposed project as… more
Jack Dawson named “Citizen of the Year”
The Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce on Saturday night announced Jack Dawson, owner of Dawson Construction, as its Citizen of the Year. The Chamber presented six awards at its annual banquet, and also announced selection of a new Executive Director.… more
School Board hears budget concerns
At the Ketchikan School Board meeting Wednesday night, proposed budget cuts dominated public comment. The board heard from teachers, parents and many Ketchikan High School students requesting that extracurricular classes not be cut.
Station Highlights
Panther games online
KRBD is proud to announce the launch of a new online service. Prince of Wales Island basketball games will not only be broadcast to the island but now the WORLD through online streaming. Tune in to Craig Panther Basketball games… more
Signal problems resolved
We believe we have found what has been causing the KRBD signal to periodically drop out. For several months, in the middle of programs, the signal would go silent and come back about 2 minutes later. We believe the… more
News Specials
KRBD will carry NPR coverage of the Florida Primary, Tuesday, January 31st beginning at 4:00 pm Alaska Time.
Thanks to the 25 donors who “Picked” KRBD as their Pick.Click.Give. recipient on their 2011 Perm Fund application. Each of us has an opportunity to make a difference in our communities when we Pick.Click.Give. on our 2012 Perm… more
Morning Edition Interviews
Five Avalanche Warning Signs
Juneau Avalanche Forecaster Tom Mattice joins Keith Smith and Ketchikan Volunteer Rescue Squad volunteer Reed Parker in a discussion of avalanches and the five warning signs that back country users should know. me0125avalanche
Mayor Lew Williams III reports on the Ketchikan City Council
The meeting of January 19 carried much input and discussion of the vendor leases on the the Ketchikan Docks. Mayor Lew Williams III 01-20-12
Activities at Kayhi
Activities Director Ed Klein reports on upcoming activities event and teams at Kayhi. Activities Report 01-19-12
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center Report
PeaceHealth launches a new Palliative Care Program. Palliative Care
Borough Assembly Report
Borough assemblyman Alan Bailey reports on the meeting of January 16.Alan Bailey
Community Reports
Craig Parks & Rec
The Parks and Recreation Report on February 3 with Victoria Merritt of the City of Craig. craigpr2-3-12
Job Service Report
The latest Job Service Report from the Ketchikan Job Center.jobreport
KVB Report
Patti Mackey of the Ketchikan Visitors’ Bureau discusses the upcoming season, progress on finding new office space for the KVB, and a conference featuring heritage tourism. KVB011112
UAS Ketchikan Report
Wendy Gierard talks about up coming classes, and various goings on at the UAS campus. She says enrollment is up 25% since last year. me0125uas
Library Report
The City of Ketchikan Library Report. me0124library
Museum Report
The Ketchikan Museum report with Lacey Gilbo and guest Faith Duncan. The exhibit, A Forest of Words opens at the Tongass Historical Museum this Friday.me0117museums
KGB Parks and Rec
Susan Wall reports on the goings on at the Recreation Center. me0130parks&rec
School Board Report
The School Board selects Stephen Bradford to replace Choc Schafer. Schoenbar Principal Bob Hewitt will retire after the school year. me011212school
Tourism Report
December’ Ketchikan Visitors Bureau report. me1214kvb
Arts Report
Zachary Dietz joins the arts report and talks about the Ketchikan Jazz & Cabaret Festival and his emerging career on Broadway. Interview also includes Kathleen Light and Ann Froeschle of the Arts Council and Elizabeth Nelson of First City Players… more