by Hunter Morrison | Aug 7, 2026

Greyer Schwegel and Paul Lingley IV are being remembered for their golden hearts. The two teenagers from Prince of Wales Island were killed in a tragic dirt bike accident last month.

Candidate filing opens for Craig municipal elections

by Sydney Dauphinais | Aug 7, 2026

The election is October 6.

Hiker rescued near George Inlet outside Ketchikan

by Sydney Dauphinais | Aug 6, 2026

Alaska State Troopers were contacted by 38-year-old Michael Sherzdian who reported he had fallen down and injured himself.

Nonprofit works to enhance fish habitat on Prince of Wales

by Hunter Morrison | Aug 5, 2026

There are over a thousand manmade stream crossings in the Tongass National Forest that aren't up to standard. But on Prince of Wales Island, an environmental nonprofit is replacing a handful of these structures with fish-friendly culverts.

Station Highlights

Sign Up Today! KRBD MELTDOWN: Ketchikan’s First RadioActive Pepper Eating Contest!

by Mike Gates | Aug 7, 2026

KRBD Meltdown: Six Rounds. One Very Bad Idea. Six rounds. Each one hotter than the last. One...

Virgin Voyages 2026 Caribbean Cruise RadioActive Giveaway

by Mike Gates | Jul 30, 2026

Something wonderful has happened! Virgin Voyages, whose ship, The Brilliant Lady, has been sailing...

RadioActive: KRBD’s Summer Member Drive Runs July 25th – August 15th

by Mike Gates | Jul 25, 2026

RadioActive is KRBD’s Summer Member Drive! It kicks off on July 25 on-air and ends on August...

Congratulations KRBD Fourth of July Raffle Winners!

by Mike Gates | Jul 4, 2026

Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket for our 30th Annual Fourth of July Raffle! With your...

Morning Edition Interviews

Olympia, 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

Craig Parks and Recreation Report

by Maria Dudzak | Aug 7, 2026

Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.

Arts Council Report

by Maria Dudzak | Aug 6, 2026

The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) The Blueberry...

UAS Ketchikan Report

by Maria Dudzak | Aug 5, 2026

Hear about welding, maritime and nursing courses high school students can take for dual credit....

Southeast News

New Sitka School Board member Matt Potter files for 2026 race

by KCAW Sitka | Aug 7, 2026

(Photo provided) Matt Potter filed to run for a seat on the Sitka School Board on Friday (8-7-26). Potter has worked as a school administrator and teacher across Alaska, including in the Sitka School District. He spoke with KCAW...

Local business owner Darrell Windsor files for seat on Sitka Assembly

by KCAW Sitka | Aug 7, 2026

Darrell Windsor (KCAW/McKenney) Darrell Windsor filed to run for a seat on the Sitka Assembly on Wednesday. Windsor owns Sitka Appliance Repair and is a long-time member of the Sitka Planning Commission. KCAW’s Hope McKenney sat...

Slug slime and lichen-laced hair featured at exhibit about ‘everything’

by KCAW Sitka | Aug 6, 2026

Tiger Xu helps a slug slowly inch its way onto a misted window. (KCAW/Salemo) A thick slug sits on a deer heart leaf in Tiger Xu’s hands. He holds the leaf up to a large window misted with creek water. Petting it with his...