Local News
LatestSilver Bay Seafoods to buy Trident Seafoods’ Ketchikan plant
by Jack Darrell | Mar 14, 2024
Silver Bay Seafoods will be acquiring Trident Seafoods’ processing plant in Ketchikan.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough will consider property tax cut this year
by Michael Fanelli | Mar 14, 2024
Borough Mayor Rodney Dial said the Assembly will consider lowering the mill rate in order to offset steadily rising property values.
Ketchikan fire chief defends new healthcare program, objects to Borough ferry fees
by Michael Fanelli | Mar 13, 2024
In an address to the Ketchikan City Council, Fire Chief Hines shared his frustration with being charged ferry fees to respond to airport emergencies.
Ketchikan considers renaming school. But who was the man behind the name?
by Jack Darrell | Mar 12, 2024
Schools in Sitka, Juneau, and across the state of Alaska have received new names in recent years.
Station Highlights
Latest“One Poem a Day” coming in April
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 12, 2024
Attention poetry fans...KRBD once again brings you "One Poem A Day Won't Kill You" in April. If you are interested in reading a poem you wrote, or one in the public domain, contact us.
KRBD’s Quiet Drive, now until March 24
by Mike Gates | Mar 8, 2024
Shhh!!! KRBD’s Quiet Drive is now until March 24 (but tell your friends). Join or renew your...
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
LatestMeetings 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...
Ask UAS explores the world of sea slugs
by Maria Dudzak | Feb 26, 2024
Assistant Professor Dr. Charmaine Lewis speaks about the next Ask UAS program (Tuesday night)...
Community Reports
LatestCraig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 15, 2024
Listen to the March 15 Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein,...
Arts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 14, 2024
The Barbra Lica Quartet performs Friday, the Monthly Grind is Saturday, there’s a St....
Museum report
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 13, 2024
Spring Break classes are underway, there’s still room in the devil’s club processing...
Southeast News
LatestMost herring egg sushi likely from North America, but it’s not so easy to find
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 18, 2024
Sushi chef Kodai Sanada prepares omakase at his eight seat sushi bar in Otaru. During herring...
Petersburg Borough Assembly to hold final public hearings on land disposal ordinances
by KFSK Petersburg | Mar 18, 2024
Petersburg residents tonight can weigh in on proposed changes to local law dictating how the...
Poetry workshops draw inspiration from Sitka’s national park
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 15, 2024
Participants in Jodie Hollander’s “Poetry in the Parks” series will write poems against the...
Alaska News
LatestAlaska Legislature fails to override Dunleavy’s education veto
by APRN News | Mar 18, 2024
Advocates dressed in red — some printed with the slogan “Red for Ed” — crowded the Capitol...
Arctic Winter Games 2024 athletes take home medals and Mat-Su memories
by APRN News | Mar 18, 2024
Team Alaska faces off against Team Northwest Territories in the final game for gold at the Arctic...
Homer Airport to have multiple closures for repaving
by APRN News | Mar 18, 2024
The sign for the Homer Airport Terminal on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. The airport will have multiple...
NPR
LatestDespite bans in some states, more than a million abortions were provided in 2023
by NPR News | Mar 18, 2024
That’s the highest number in more than a decade, according to new research. Medication...
Pro-Trump attorney arrested after hearing over leaking Dominion documents
by NPR News | Mar 18, 2024
Stefanie Lambert was arrested by U.S. Marshals after a hearing over possible sanctions against her...
RBG award ceremony canceled amid controversy over recipients
by NPR News | Mar 18, 2024
Rupert Murdoch, Elon Musk and junk bond creator Michael Milken were among the recipients of the...