Local News
LatestKetchikan farming businesses can get a borough tax break next year
by Michael Fanelli | Oct 15, 2024
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
by Michael Fanelli | Oct 15, 2024
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
by Jack Darrell | Oct 15, 2024
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
by Jack Darrell | Oct 11, 2024
Ketchikan’s unhoused population will face a winter with fewer options for shelter, after funding for a temporary facility was vetoed.
Station Highlights
Latest2025 KRBD Calendars
by Maria Dudzak | Oct 15, 2024
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
by Mike Gates | Oct 14, 2024
We are excited about this week’s Spring Fund Drive, which runs from Monday, October 14...
KRBD Candidate Forums 2024
by Michael Fanelli | Sep 24, 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
by krbd.news | Aug 1, 2024
TJ Bredehoft sent this shot of the Connell Lake waterfall. To submit a local photo, send it to...
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestDomestic Violence Awareness Month Events
by Maria Dudzak | Oct 8, 2024
Several organizations are participating in DVAM. Eryn Ruppert of Women in Safe Homes gives details...
TBMP seeks input
by Maria Dudzak | Sep 4, 2024
The Tourism Best Management Practices program in Ketchikan invites business membership (free) and...
Photo book explores small libraries
by Maria Dudzak | Sep 3, 2024
Photographers and authors Don House and Sabine Schmidt are visiting Ketchikan and will make a...
Community Reports
LatestJob Center Report
by Maria Dudzak | Oct 14, 2024
Hear about some new jobs open in the Ketchikan area and Social Security Administration services...
Weather Report from NWS Juneau
by Maria Dudzak | Oct 14, 2024
Hear about our most recent storm, how the weather service helps in weather emergencies and the...
Craig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Oct 11, 2024
Listen to the October 11 Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein...
Southeast News
LatestIt’s more than a feeling: Capacity of Sitka’s childcare centers at rock-bottom
by KCAW Sitka | Oct 16, 2024
The SEARHC Fitness Center was formerly the organization’s childcare center for over 20 years,...
Indigenous Peoples Day panel reflects on Haa Ḵusteeyí
by KCAW Sitka | Oct 15, 2024
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
by KFSK Petersburg | Oct 15, 2024
Keepers Briana and Don Drury stand outside the Five Finger Lighthouse. (Photo by Olivia...
Alaska News
LatestAkiak woman tells her story of healing from alcohol addiction
by APRN News | Oct 17, 2024
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
by APRN News | Oct 17, 2024
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.
by APRN News | Oct 17, 2024
Volunteers at Anchorage School District hand out ballots to voters during Alaska’s primary...
NPR
LatestThe DOJ charged a former Indian intelligence official in a foiled assassination plot
by NPR News | Oct 17, 2024
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
by NPR News | Oct 17, 2024
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
by NPR News | Oct 17, 2024
The suits will be used for NASA’s Artemis III mission, marking humankind’s first return to the...