Local News
LatestWe asked the Kayhi class of 2026 what they plan to do after graduation. This is what they said
by Minh-Thu Vo, Milla Kinunen and Meg Thompson | May 19, 2026
Decision Day is the deadline for students to submit enrollment deposits to their college of choice.
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins talks education funding, fisheries and reviving the ferry system
by Sydney Dauphinais | May 18, 2026
Kreiss-Tomkins represented parts of Southeast in the state legislature for a decade. Now, the born and raised Sitkan is running for governor.
2 dead in Saturday morning structure fire
by Sydney Dauphinais | May 16, 2026
The Ketchikan Fire Department responded to a fatal structure fire around 2:30 Saturday morning. The cause remains unknown.
Alaska Supreme Court hears oral argument in suit against Cape Fox Corp.
by Sydney Dauphinais | May 15, 2026
Bryan Perez, self represented, gives oral argument to the Alaska Supreme Court in the case of...
Station Highlights
LatestKRBD’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...
Tickets on sale to “Dance through the Decades” with KRBD!
by Mike Gates | Apr 16, 2026
It’s time to RSVP for KRBD’s 50 Year Live Day and Dance through the Decades Costume...
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...
“One Poem a Day” Schedule and Poems
by mariad | Apr 4, 2026
Click on the text above to see the schedule of poems and to listen.
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestAn 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...
RurAL CAP seeks senior mentors and companions
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 14, 2026
Efforts are underway to kick off an Elder Mentors and Senior Companions program in Ketchikan,...
Schoenbar students talk Kanayama exchange program
by Hunter Morrison | Mar 4, 2026
Ketchikan-Kanayama exchange students Hunter Hull and Holly Jayne Patotzka talk about the program ahead of their trip to Kanyama, Japan. They were joined in studio by exchange program president Ashley Gunn.
Community Reports
LatestPeaceHealth Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 20, 2026
Diabetes is a prevalent health issue. Dr. Jon Miller discusses diabetes prevention and treatment,...
Ketchikan Public Library Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 19, 2026
Senior Tech Time will be a monthly event, there’s a Children’s Book Sale on May 30,...
Job Center Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 18, 2026
Hear about some of the nearly 500 jobs available in the Ketchikan area and other services offered...
Southeast News
LatestSitka teen gains ‘a new perspective’ from Coast Guard flight
by KCAW Sitka | May 20, 2026
Sitka High School Junior Bristol Clifton (right) reviews the plan for her first ride-along with a...
‘Sometimes you can give a bit of grace’: Sitka Police Chief Mike Hall shares vision for the future of the department
by KCAW Sitka | May 20, 2026
Police Chief Mike Hall on May 5, 2026 I climb into the large police truck with Sitka Police Chief...
ACLU trains Sitkans to ‘Know Your Rights’ with ICE
by KCAW Sitka | May 20, 2026
A participant displays two handouts regarding community agreements and an instruction guide on how...
Alaska News
LatestAlaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
by APRN News | May 20, 2026
State and federal lawmakers urge action on relocating two Western Alaska villages destroyed by...
School psychology in Alaska | Line One
by APRN News | May 20, 2026
Join host Anne Hillman to learn more about school psychology in Alaska.
In Alaska House and U.S. Senate, impassioned pleas to help two storm-ravaged villages in limbo
by APRN News | May 20, 2026
Rep. Nellie Jimmie and Sen. Lisa Murkowski call for government support for Kipnuk and...
NPR
LatestWalmart plans price cuts using tariff refunds as shoppers get skittish
by NPR News | May 21, 2026
Now that the U.S. government must refund most tariffs, Walmart says it might put its refund money...
Susan Collins brings federal dollars to Maine. She’s hoping that’s worth it to voters
by NPR News | May 21, 2026
As Maine’s Senate matchup is all but set, incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins urges...
GOP races to fund immigration enforcement. And, U.S. indicts former Cuban president
by NPR News | May 21, 2026
Republicans are racing to pass a $72 billion immigration enforcement package. And, the U.S. has...








