Local News
LatestKetchikan Borough is considering raising airport parking rates
by Jack Darrell | Mar 27, 2024
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough is considering a proposal to raise airport parking rates.
Without BSA increase, Ketchikan schools expect 10% deficit
by Michael Fanelli | Mar 26, 2024
The school board’s president, Stephen Bradford, said if state funding doesn’t increase, the district will need to make significant cuts.
Grant Echohawk drops out of House District 1 race
by Jack Darrell | Mar 22, 2024
Grant Echohawk is dropping out of the race for the District 1 seat on the Alaska House of Representatives.
Alaska Power & Telephone is moving its headquarters to Ketchikan
by Michael Fanelli | Mar 21, 2024
The utility company said it chose Ketchikan over other Alaska cities after speaking with local leaders and considering its convenient location.
Station Highlights
LatestKRBD’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...
“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.
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
LatestCraig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 22, 2024
Listen to the March 22 Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein,...
Arts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 21, 2024
Hear from a participant in the Youth Wearable Art Show, about classes that helped youth prepare,...
PeaceHealth Report
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 20, 2024
New Horizons Transitional Care at PeaceHealth Ketchikan is a home and community for residents....
Southeast News
LatestOne year from opening, Sitka’s new marine haulout has a contractor and a tight schedule
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 26, 2024
Draft concepts of Sitka’s proposed marine haulout and boatyard from a community meeting in June,...
‘Kids are not stupid’: Sitka board members warn of repercussions following gov’s veto of education bill
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 26, 2024
Although the legislature voted 56-3 in support of the education bill, Gov. Dunleavy shot it down...
Commercial herring fishery opens for a third time on Monday
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 26, 2024
Spawn near Fred’s Creek on Sunday, March 26. (KCAW/Redick) The Sitka Sound Sac Roe herring fishery...
Alaska News
LatestAlaska Native Medical Center begins emergency services expansion
by APRN News | Mar 27, 2024
ANTHC CEO and President Valerie Nurr’araluk Davidson. (Matthew Faubion/Alaska Public Media) Alaska...
Voters to decide on Inlet View Elementary replacement, security upgrades on Anchorage school bond
by APRN News | Mar 27, 2024
Inlet View Elementary School on Nov. 22, 2023 (Tim Rockey / Alaska Public Media) Anchorage voters...
Anchorage’s 2024 election is underway. Here’s what to know.
by APRN News | Mar 27, 2024
A ballot cast at City Hall during the 2023 Anchorage municipal election. (Elyssa Loughlin/Alaska...
NPR
LatestA Baltimore bridge collapse timeline; Disney and DeSantis settle legal battle
by NPR News | Mar 28, 2024
Two bodies were recovered from the Baltimore bridge collapse and investigators released a timeline...
Fractures in the Grand Alliance between Black and Jewish Americans
by NPR News | Mar 28, 2024
The Grand Alliance between Black and Jewish leaders, known largely for shared work on Civil Rights...
Can grief make us accident-prone? A writer learns how it destabilizes and remakes us
by NPR News | Mar 28, 2024
After a fall near the first anniversary of her beloved aunt’s death, a writer explored why...