by Hunter Morrison | Mar 31, 2026

Local 23 claims that JAG Ketchikan has refused to negotiate with them on employee benefits from a 2023 collective bargaining agreement. But JAG says it’s not legally obligated to abide by that agreement.

Hundreds across Southeast rally for ‘No Kings’ protest

by Sydney Dauphinais | Mar 30, 2026

There were over 3,000 protests held Saturday across the country in all 50 states.

Ketchikan expected to see record number of cruise ship passengers

by Sydney Dauphinais | Mar 27, 2026

Ketchikan is expected to see over 1.6 million cruise ship passengers this summer. That’s up over 100,000 from last year.

Ketchikan school board delays approval to close elementary schools

by Sydney Dauphinais | Mar 26, 2026

The board delayed closing schools and approved a reduction in force plan during their Wednesday night meeting.

Station Highlights

“One Poem a Day” Schedule and Poems

by KRBD Ketchikan | Mar 30, 2026

Click on the text above to see the schedule of poems and to listen.

So close – and it’s because of listeners like you!

by Mike Gates | Mar 30, 2026

KRBD’s Spring Pledge Drive raised more than $42,000 in just two days — a testament to the...

Spring Pledge Drive Thank You Gifts

by Mike Gates | Mar 20, 2026

When you donate to KRBD’s Spring Pledge Drive, you are eligible to receive thank you gifts...

Tune Into Spring with KRBD’s Spring Quiet Drive

by Mike Gates | Feb 23, 2026

Shhhh…. Members and Supporters, listen close. It’s Spring Quiet Drive time at KRBD – a...

Morning Edition Interviews

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.

Troll and Johnson share paleontological adventures at Discovery Center

by Maria Dudzak | Feb 24, 2026

Scientist Kirk Johnson, director of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, and artist Ray...

Ketchikan quilt show set for this weekend

by Maria Dudzak | Feb 13, 2026

The Rainy Day Quilters’ 34th Annual quilt show is this Saturday and Sunday at the Ted Ferry...

Community Reports

Weather Report from NWS Juneau

by Maria Dudzak | Mar 30, 2026

Rain may be on the way. Meteorologist Aaron Jacobs gives the out look for the week. Here is a link...

Craig Parks and Recreation Report

by Maria Dudzak | Mar 27, 2026

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

Arts Council Report

by Maria Dudzak | Mar 26, 2026

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

Southeast News

After Sitka doctor is convicted of assaulting patients, a former Ketchikan colleague comes forward

by KCAW Sitka | Mar 31, 2026

Phoenix Johnson in 2012 (left) and today. Johnson was 26 in 2012 when she worked as a lab...

Hook, line and sinker: Sitkan fisherpoets captivate Alaskan librarians with their stories

by KCAW Sitka | Mar 31, 2026

Over 30 attendees gather to hear the works of Sitkan fisherpoets as part of the Alaska Library...

Assembly trims anticipated deficit, looks for ways to close budget gap

by KCAW Sitka | Mar 31, 2026

The Sitka Assembly has trimmed next year’s proposed budget, and more cuts are coming. The assembly spent around three hours in a special meeting last week, making cuts to reduce an $883,250 budget deficit by more than half.City...