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Coast Guard rescues hunter near Red Bay on Prince of Wales Island
Robert Patten, age 61, was reported missing to the Alaska State Troopers around 8:15 p.m Friday.
Cooling system issue causes small explosion in Klawock grocery store
There are no reported injuries after a small explosion at the Klawock Alaska Commercial Company grocery store this morning.
New superintendent of Ketchikan schools shares plans for leading the district
This will be Kara Four Bear's first year leading the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District. She says she already has plans for how to move forward.
City of Craig evaluates how to repair and reopen community pool
The City of Craig shut down their community pool in February amid safety concerns. Now, they're figuring out how to fix it so they can reopen.
Station Highlights
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RadioActive: KRBD’s Summer Member Drive Runs July 25th – August 15th
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!
Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket for our 30th Annual Fourth of July Raffle! With your...
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...
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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First City Players Report
Rehearsals are underway and tickets on sale for the ArtsCool production of “Anything...
Job Center Report
Hear about some of almost 500 jobs available in the Ketchikan area, on Prince of Wales Island,...
Weather Report from NWS Juneau
Could it be a rainy July this week? Meteorologist Sean Jones gives details for the week of July...
Southeast News
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Dropped cell phone triggers emergency alert on Kruzof Island
A crash reported by a cell phone alert system near Sitka turned out to be a false alarm over the weekend. Around 4 p.m. on Sunday, the Sitka Police Department received an alert from Apple, reporting a crash on Kruzof Island,...
Good, but not record breaking, deer harvest forecast
This year’s deer harvest isn’t expected to reach the record highs of the past two seasons but...
July 28, 2026: What’s on the Sitka Assembly’s agenda tonight?
When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (7-28-26), it will consider waiving fees for some winter-time events at the city’s convention center.Harrigan Centennial Hall is the city’s main events space, with several rooms and an...
Alaska News
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Police defuse explosives found in Haines eagle preserve
The police chief said the detonating cord likely came from a nearby commercial operation.
Woman dies in vehicle collision near University of Alaska Anchorage
Police say a woman was declared dead at the scene near UAA Drive and Northern Lights Boulevard just after midnight Tuesday. Two child occupants were taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Rocket Lab to do missile defense testing at Kodiak Island Spaceport
Pacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska on Kodiak Island could see up to 18 government launches over the next two years. That’s after the U.S. Air Force recently awarded a $266 million contract with Rocket Lab out of California...
NPR
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‘Taiwan Travelogue’ rethinks history, colonialism, and identity
The author and translator of Taiwan Travelogue, the winner of the 2026 International Booker Prize,...
‘Odyssey’ translator Emily Wilson says Nolan should have hired a scriptwriter
The renowned classics scholar caused a stir when her critical review of Christopher Nolan’s...
Greetings from an isolated region in northern Pakistan’s Hindu Kush mountains
Chitral borders Afghanistan and isn’t easy to reach. Breathtaking views abound in this...
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