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Ketchikan farming businesses can get a borough tax break next year
The Borough Assembly recently approved a property tax exemption for both land and aquatic-based agriculture in Ketchikan.
Metlakatla leaders emphasize their doors are open for business
Following the Southeast Conference in Ketchikan, Metlakatla’s mayor brought a group of visitors across the channel to show off the community.
Borough Assembly bids EchoHawk farewell, swears in Palmer and Mattson
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough municipal election results have been solidified and new members of the Borough Assembly sworn in.
PATH cancelled their proposal for a winter warming shelter in Ketchikan, following Borough mayor’s veto
Ketchikan’s unhoused population will face a winter with fewer options for shelter, after funding for a temporary facility was vetoed.
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2025 KRBD Calendars
2025 KRBD calendars available at KRBD or at Parnassus Books and Gifts on Stedman Street. You also can order by phone and we'll mail it for you! ($5 additional fee for mailing).
KRBD’s Fall Fund Drive
We are excited about this week’s Spring Fund Drive, which runs from Monday, October 14...
KRBD Candidate Forums 2024
KRBD hosted live forums with local election candidates throughout the month of September. Listen to those conversations here.
Southern Southeast Alaska Photo of the Day
TJ Bredehoft sent this shot of the Connell Lake waterfall. To submit a local photo, send it to...
Morning Edition Interviews
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month Events
Several organizations are participating in DVAM. Eryn Ruppert of Women in Safe Homes gives details...
TBMP seeks input
The Tourism Best Management Practices program in Ketchikan invites business membership (free) and...
Photo book explores small libraries
Photographers and authors Don House and Sabine Schmidt are visiting Ketchikan and will make a...
Community Reports
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Job Center Report
Hear about some new jobs open in the Ketchikan area and Social Security Administration services...
Weather Report from NWS Juneau
Hear about our most recent storm, how the weather service helps in weather emergencies and the...
Craig Parks and Recreation Report
Listen to the October 11 Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein...
Southeast News
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It’s more than a feeling: Capacity of Sitka’s childcare centers at rock-bottom
The SEARHC Fitness Center was formerly the organization’s childcare center for over 20 years,...
Indigenous Peoples Day panel reflects on Haa Ḵusteeyí
Haa Ḵusteeyí means “Our Way of Life.” A panel of culture-bearers (at right) discussed Haa Ḵusteeyí...
2024’s last Five Finger Lighthouse keepers talk about the end of the season
Keepers Briana and Don Drury stand outside the Five Finger Lighthouse. (Photo by Olivia...
Alaska News
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Akiak woman tells her story of healing from alcohol addiction
Maamcuk tells her story of alcoholism and healing to seventh graders in Akiak. (Anne Hillman/AKPM)...
Anchorage FBI seeks suspect who has robbed 3 credit unions in a month
A suspect in three Anchorage credit-union robberies, seen in surveillance video Sept. 23, Oct. 7...
The deadline to request a mail ballot is Oct. 26. Here’s what else to know about voting.
Volunteers at Anchorage School District hand out ballots to voters during Alaska’s primary...
NPR
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The DOJ charged a former Indian intelligence official in a foiled assassination plot
The indictment against Vikash Yadav points to a direct link between the Indian government and what...
Phoenix police allegedly beat, repeatedly tased deaf Black man who has cerebral palsy
The August incident is under investigation by the police department’s internal affairs...
Prada and Axiom Space reveal modernized NASA spacesuits for the 2026 moon landing
The suits will be used for NASA’s Artemis III mission, marking humankind’s first return to the...
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