Local News
LatestKetchikan resident spotlighted in new documentary
by Hunter Morrison | Jun 4, 2026
The 24-minute film "Bridging Our Stories" follows Alma Manabat Parker's journey across the Philippines to study dance with Indigenous groups and bring what she learns back to Ketchikan.
Forest Service holds subsistence hearing for proposed Prince of Wales logging project
by Sydney Dauphinais | Jun 3, 2026
The Twin Mountain II timber project is expected to provide over 28 million board feet of timber. It includes the harvest of 1,655 acres of old growth.
KIC opens downtown gift shop and artist market
by Hunter Morrison | Jun 2, 2026
There are few gift shops in downtown Ketchikan that sell almost only Native-made or designed goods. But the Ketchikan Indian Community opened a new store this week that’s doing just that.
Public use cabin opens at Ketchikan campground
by Sydney Dauphinais | Jun 1, 2026
The S’igedi Aas Hidi cabin is the first U.S. Forest Service cabin built on the Ketchikan road system.
Station Highlights
LatestKRBD’s 50th Birthday Weekend was a Huge Success
by Mike Gates | May 26, 2026
Thanks to the generosity and enthusiastic support of Ketchikan’s business community, KRBD...
KRBD’s Annual Fourth of July Raffle Starts Now
by Mike Gates | May 8, 2026
Tickets are available for KRBD’s Annual Fourth of July raffle and the prizes this year are...
KRBD 50 Year History Moments with Dave Kiffer
by Linda Miles | Apr 6, 2026
Have you been keeping up with the story? If you’ve missed a moment or two, don’t...
Get the KRBD App available for Apple and Android
by Mike Gates | Apr 3, 2026
KRBD has an App! Search “KRBD” in your App Store or Google Play Store and download the...
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestOlympia, Washington based comic Sam Miller tours Southeast
by Maria Dudzak | Jun 3, 2026
Comedian Sam Miller, known for dealing frankly on issues of addiction and incarceration, is...
The dangers of screen use and what it does to your brain
by Maria Dudzak | May 28, 2026
Residential Youth & Community (RYC) provides behavioral health services for youth and young...
An interview with Biriba Union
by KRBD Ketchikan | May 8, 2026
Biriba Union is performing in Ketchikan. Stephanie Patton spoke with Mike Block, a member of the...
Community Reports
LatestCraig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Jun 5, 2026
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Arts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | Jun 4, 2026
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) There are two...
UAS Ketchikan Report
by Maria Dudzak | Jun 3, 2026
UAS Ketchikan is offering a four-class CDC program (Chemical Dependency Counselor) which can be...
Southeast News
LatestFrom Celebration to the streets: how this Yakutat artist plans to bring Tlingit resiliency into everyday wear
by KCAW Sitka | Jun 5, 2026
Reine Pavlik poses with tunics and moccasins she made for herself and loved ones in preparation...
Petersburg assembly takes another step toward putting sales tax cap question on ballot
by KFSK Petersburg | Jun 5, 2026
Petersburg Borough Assembly considers borough budget issues at a meeting on June 1, 2026, at the...
Elementary School Garden Needs Summer Volunteers
by KSTK Wrangell | Jun 5, 2026
Though school is out for the summer, the student gardens at Evergreen Elementary are just getting...
Alaska News
LatestAlaska blood bank sees worst shortage in years
by APRN News | Jun 5, 2026
According to the CEO of the Blood Bank of Alaska, demand for national stores is superseding state...
National Park Service ranger dies after falling into a crevasse on Denali
by APRN News | Jun 5, 2026
The death is under investigation. It comes only a week after three climbers from a Latvian...
Sullivan votes against Trump’s ballroom and compensation fund
by APRN News | Jun 5, 2026
Sen. Dan Sullivan did not previously stake a position on either project. He voted with Democrats...
NPR
LatestGraham Platner isn’t going anywhere in Maine Senate race after latest controversy
by NPR News | Jun 5, 2026
Graham Platner is denying accusations of being physically rough with former girlfriends saying...
Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019
by NPR News | Jun 5, 2026
The announcement was made by both countries Friday a day after North Korea unveiled a new facility...
South Africa rolls out game-changing HIV shot amid funding shortfalls
by NPR News | Jun 5, 2026
A new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection could transform South Africa’s fight against the...







