Local News
LatestKetchikan school district faces another budget shortfall
by Sydney Dauphinais | May 11, 2026
The board approved next year’s district budget late last month, but it didn’t account for the overspending of over $4.5M in this fiscal year.
Businesses expand north with Ward Cove developments
by Hunter Morrison | May 8, 2026
In response to the cruise ship industry’s boom, local developers are building attractions in Ward Cove to maximize tourism dollars and alleviate congestion downtown.
Cruise line association, City of Ketchikan to establish new guidelines
by Sydney Dauphinais | May 7, 2026
Ketchikan’s first large cruise ship of 2026 docked downtown in late April. (Hunter...
Canoe season awakens in Metlakatla
by Hunter Morrison | May 6, 2026
In Metlakatla, wildlife isn't the only thing emerging from wintertime hibernation. Canoes are hitting the water again, marking this year’s start of a Tsimshian tradition that’s tied to the village’s history.
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...
Call for KRBD Memories and Photos
by Mike Gates | Apr 27, 2026
Be sure to RSVP for Five Decades on the Dial: KRBD’s 50 Year Live Day and get your Dance...
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...
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
LatestJob Center Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 11, 2026
Hear about some of the jobs available in the Ketchikan area and other services offered by the Job...
Weather Report from NWS Juneau
by Maria Dudzak | May 11, 2026
Things seem to be cooling off. Will it warm up? Meteorologist Daniel Slagle gives the outlook for...
Craig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 8, 2026
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Southeast News
LatestKids learn gun skills and safety with revival of Sitka’s 4-H rifle club
by KCAW Sitka | May 8, 2026
Siblings Izzy Diaz and Andy Farnham-Bradley inspect their targets after practice at the indoor...
Sitka School Board to fill two vacancies after board members resign
by KCAW Sitka | May 7, 2026
Two Sitka School Board members are stepping down. When the board met on Wednesday (5-6-26), it accepted the formal resignations of Tom Williams and Amanda Williams. Tom Williams was appointed to a vacant school board seat in...
‘The only way that we can heal is to talk about it’: Sitkans observe MMIP Day at public vigil
by KCAW Sitka | May 7, 2026
Attendees hold candles while observing a minute of silence for missing and murdered Indigenous...
Alaska News
LatestAlaska Senate-passed bill seeks to assert ‘right to repair’ for consumer electronics
by APRN News | May 11, 2026
Senate Bill 111, known as the Consumer Digital Right to Repair Act, would require electronics...
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 11, 2026
by APRN News | May 11, 2026
Alaska veterans reflect on the war with Iran.
Judge allows Anchorage School District to resume closing Campbell STEM
by APRN News | May 11, 2026
Judge Una Gandbhir said the school district had complied with a May 1 order, and she dissolved an...
NPR
LatestThe economic chilling effect of Trump’s immigration crackdown
by NPR News | May 12, 2026
New research finds that ICE raids and deportation fears disrupted local economies, reduced work...
U.S. ambassador to Israel says Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE
by NPR News | May 12, 2026
Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to operate them to the United Arab...
Trump goes to China as Iran war smolders
by NPR News | May 12, 2026
President Trump says he has a great relationship with President Xi. His trip to China will provide...








