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Southeast Conference kicks off in Ketchikan
The three-day economic summit began with a welcome address and state of the region panel.
Ketchikan man dies in car crash on North Tongass Highway
78-year-old John Olson was driving southbound just after 3 p.m. when his car veered off the road near South Point Higgins.
Four more Alaska Native boarding school students to be repatriated, including one to Ketchikan
The remains of four students who died at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School over 100 years ago will return home this week.
Ketchikan ballot measure asks to authorize spending powers for electric upgrades
City officials say the $25 million bonding authority will allow it to finance upgrades and repairs to Ketchikan's electric facilities.
Station Highlights
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KRBD’s 2026 Election Center
We want to help you get informed for Ketchikan's upcoming municipal election.
KRBD Lauches Community Survey to Collect Strategic Feedback
We’re asking the questions that will shape our next few years. We’d love your answers....
KRBD 50 Year History Moments with Dave Kiffer
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
KRBD has an App! Search “KRBD” in your App Store or Google Play Store and download the...
Morning Edition Interviews
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Olympia, Washington based comic Sam Miller tours Southeast
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
Residential Youth & Community (RYC) provides behavioral health services for youth and young...
An interview with Biriba Union
Biriba Union is performing in Ketchikan. Stephanie Patton spoke with Mike Block, a member of the...
Community Reports
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Craig Parks and Recreation Report
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Arts Council Report
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) The Alaskana...
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report
Hear about KWC activities during Filipino-American History Month, a special Dolly Parton’s...
Southeast News
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Rental market tight in Wrangell-Petersburg
For the second year in a row, the Wrangell-Petersburg area has the lowest rental housing vacancy...
Boater rescued after fishing vessel sinks near Admiralty Island
Screenshot from the video captured by the USCG helicopter crew that rescued a man on Admiralty Island Monday A Coast Guard crew from Air Station Sitka rescued a man earlier this week after his fishing boat sank near Murder Cove,...
High school club looks to inspire next generation of educators
Mt. Edgecumbe High School’s chapter of Educators Rising meets every week ahead of a state-wide conference next year. (KCAW/Salemo) Students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka are meeting again to prepare for a state-wide...
Alaska News
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Tell us your story: Navigating the high cost of living in Alaska
A new report says 37% of Alaska households are not able to afford the state’s cost of...
Heat-trapping gas once frozen in Arctic ground is slowly leaking and warming the planet
The Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the world, causing the frozen ground to thaw at a record rate.
The Anchorage Weekender: A musk ox party, a teen book club and 8 more local events
It’s officially the spooky season, but there’s no tricks here!
NPR
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The family of Renee Good files lawsuits over her death during Minneapolis ICE raids
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration agent last January in Minneapolis set...
‘It’s a nightmare.’ Former refugee, professor on Trump’s new Medicaid policy
Starting Oct. 1, many immigrants who are here legally lose their Medicaid coverage because of the...
A new California law bans child marriage. What’s the global outlook on the practice?
The governor of California has signed into law a ban on child marriage. What is the status of...
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