Local News
LatestPole fire causes major power outages in Ketchikan, Wrangell, and Petersburg
by Jack Darrell | Apr 25, 2024
Communities in southern Southeast Alaska lost power for a few hours Thursday afternoon, due to a failure along the power grid in Ketchikan. Wrangell, Ketchikan, and Petersburg all lost power around noon on April 25.
Silver Bay Seafoods finalizes acquisition of Trident Seafood’s Ketchikan operation
by Jack Darrell | Apr 25, 2024
Trident Seafood’s Ketchikan processing plant has officially changed hands.
Ketchikan Borough completes renovations on Norman Walker Field
by Jack Darrell | Apr 25, 2024
The Borough recently completed renovations on the Norman Walker Field.
Archaeologists try to answer new questions about first humans in Southeast Alaska
by Jack Darrell | Apr 23, 2024
A recent paper attempts to set a new timeframe of when the first humans might have appeared along the coast of Southeast Alaska, using cave remains and animal fossils from the region.
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
LatestMobile Integrated Healthcare Program kicking off
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 24, 2024
Ben Watson, community paramedic, give details about the mobile integrated healthcare program, how...
Alzheimer’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....
Community Reports
LatestArts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 25, 2024
Friday is the last day view “Radiance in the Rainforest” at the Main Street Gallery,...
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 24, 2024
The “Splash of Color” fun run/walk is this Saturday, May is Mental Health Awareness...
First City Players Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 23, 2024
“A Wrinkle in Time” open next week, auditions for “Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson...
Southeast News
LatestPetersburg Medical Center’s old septic pipes are buckling; facility engineers to hold off on major repairs as new hospital is underway
by KFSK Petersburg | Apr 25, 2024
A piece of failed septic line. (Photo courtesy of Petersburg Medical Center) Petersburg Medical...
Assembly approves one-year property tax exemption for YAS
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 25, 2024
Youth Advocates of Sitka (YAS) will likely get a property tax exemption for a duplex the nonprofit...
Feds pinch Southeast Alaska skippers for illegally transporting crab
by KFSK Petersburg | Apr 25, 2024
Commercial Tanner crab in Petersburg, Alaska in 2023. (Photo by Andy Wright) Three men are charged...
Alaska News
LatestKing Cove braces for salmon season with no seafood processor amid historic price slump
by APRN News | Apr 25, 2024
King Cove in August 2023. (Theo Greenly/KUCB) The city of King Cove is worried about the future...
Supreme Court appears skeptical of blanket immunity for a former president
by APRN News | Apr 25, 2024
The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday about whether a president enjoys broad immunity from...
Amendment banning kids under 14 from social media passes Alaska House with bipartisan support
by APRN News | Apr 25, 2024
Rep. Andrew Gray, D-Anchorage, center, sits at his desk in the Alaska House of Representatives on...
NPR
Latest17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
by NPR News | Apr 25, 2024
The lawsuit comes after federal regulations were published on implementing the Pregnant Workers...
Emergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply in Idaho under strict abortion law
by NPR News | Apr 25, 2024
The number of people needing flights out of Idaho for emergency abortions is up sharply since the...
Why experts say inflation is relatively low but voters feel differently
by NPR News | Apr 25, 2024
Grocery prices are a key component of any household budget, and rising food prices can sour the...