Local News
LatestPerforming arts camp provides an opportunity for Ketchikan students to embrace Indigenous identities
by Michael Fanelli | May 1, 2024
A group of students spent spring break learning to perform a traditional Tsimshian story, as part of a Sealaska Heritage Institute education program.
Hours after BSA rally, School Board passes budget with $6 million deficit
by Michael Fanelli and Jack Darrell | Apr 30, 2024
Educators rallied to raise the BSA Wednesday. That night, the Ketchikan School Board moved ahead with a budget requiring $6 million in cuts.
Man found dead beneath downtown dock
by Jack Darrell | Apr 30, 2024
A 44-year-old man was found dead in the 300 block of Front Street in downtown Ketchikan over the weekend.
Metlakatla man indicted for assault, manslaughter in 2023 car crash
by Jack Darrell | Apr 29, 2024
A Metlakatla man was indicted on four felony charges of assault and manslaughter on April 18 stemming from a car crash that happened more than a year ago.
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
LatestKetchikan AARP releases 2024-2026 Senior Directory
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 29, 2024
A guide listing services available and contact information for organizations in Ketchikan...
Mobile 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...
Community Reports
LatestJob Center Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 29, 2024
Hear about some new jobs recently posted, Public Assistance is sharing space with the job center...
Weather Report from NWS Juneau
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 29, 2024
Southeast saw a low snow pack this winter. What might that mean this summer? Meteorologist Brian...
Craig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 26, 2024
Listen to the April 26 Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein,...
Southeast News
LatestWith an unexpected ship, Thursday May 2 will be Sitka’s biggest day of the summer cruise season
by KCAW Sitka | May 1, 2024
Sitka began closing Lincoln Street to traffic in 2022, when 383,000 passengers visited the town....
U.S. Forest Service seeks public input in revising its long-term plan for the Tongass
by KSTK Wrangell | May 1, 2024
A view of the Tongass National Forest near the U.S. Forest Service’s Raven’s Roost Cabin on Mitkof...
Sitka ‘Indian Village’ recognized as endangered historic place
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 30, 2024
Sitka’s “Indian Village” was once home to over forty Lingít clan houses. Today, only eight of...
Alaska News
LatestAnchorage mayoral runoff election: Q&As with Dave Bronson and Suzanne LaFrance
by APRN News | May 2, 2024
Incumbent Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson and former Anchorage Assembly chair Suzanne LaFrance have...
Burning engine fell from plane just before fatal crash near Fairbanks, NTSB says
by APRN News | May 2, 2024
An aerial image of a Douglas C-54 cargo plane’s April 23, 2024 crash site along the Tanana River...
For one Utqiaġvik family, spring bowhead whaling marks an important milestone
by APRN News | May 2, 2024
Quincy Adams slices through bowhead whale meat to distribute to his family and community members...
NPR
LatestAs Kenya’s flood toll rises, Human Rights Watch says officials must step up efforts
by NPR News | May 2, 2024
Human Rights Watch accuses Kenyan authorities of not responding adequately to ongoing floods that...
Indiana will have its first competitive primary election in two decades
by NPR News | May 2, 2024
Indiana has its first competitive primary for governor in two decades, as six Republicans vie for...
FTC bars former Pioneer CEO in Exxon Mobil deal, saying he colluded with OPEC
by NPR News | May 2, 2024
Exxon Mobil’s $60 billion deal to buy Pioneer Natural Resources received federal clearance,...