by Leila Kheiry | Jul 18, 2019

Police say they received a call from Millar Street residents that they had heard a crash, and looked out the window in time to see a red vehicle speed up the street, then back down and hit a parked car.

Tug and barge owner to pay $2.2 million in B.C. fuel spill

by Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Jul 17, 2019

The Heiltsuk Nation sued last year alleging the diesel spill destroyed its clam fishery. Kirby Corporation says it regrets the incident and has taken steps to avoid another mishap.

‘Tobacco 21’ resolution on Ketchikan City Council agenda

by Leila Kheiry | Jul 17, 2019

A resolution urging the State of Alaska to raise the legal age for purchasing tobacco products from 19 to 21 is in front of the Ketchikan City Council on Thursday.

Station Highlights

KRBD seeks full-time reporter

by Leila Kheiry | Jun 20, 2019

Local news is a vital part of the service we provide to southern Southeast Alaska. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, efficient, accurate, compassionate, and passionate about producing community news.

Meet KRBD’s new intern

by Maria Dudzak | Jun 5, 2019

Elizabeth Gabriel is KRBD’s 2019 intern. Listen to learn more about her and what...

Photo of the Day

by Leila Kheiry | May 8, 2019

Julie Steiner took this photo with her Lensball, giving a different perspective to a lovely sunset.

Morning Edition Interviews

Rotary’s district governor visits First City

by Maria Dudzak | Jul 9, 2019

The 2019-2020 Rotary International Alaska District Governor, Andre Layral and Assistant District...

Calamity Triathlon set for July 13th

by Maria Dudzak | Jul 3, 2019

Diane Gubatayo gives details about the Calamity Triathlon which starts at Totem Bight State...

Ketchikan Community Foundation awards $20,000 in grants

by Elizabeth Gabriel | Jun 13, 2019

Over the past four years, the Ketchikan Community Foundation has awarded $80,000 in grants. Emily Chapel and Gerg Karlick discuss ways to donate, next year's application theme, and more.

Community Reports

Arts Council Report

by Maria Dudzak | Jul 18, 2019

Jeff Fitzwater and Katy Posey discuss upcoming events and calls to artists. Special guests Jess Berto, Elizabeth Schultz, and Gene Bartos join.

PeaceHealth Report

by Maria Dudzak | Jul 17, 2019

A lot is happening at PeaceHealth, including the installment of a new mammography machine. Ashley Hackert and Donnett Williams discuss this and more.

Ketchikan Public Library Report

by Elizabeth Gabriel | Jul 16, 2019

Summer events are in full swing for kids, teens, and adults. Pat Tully gives details about upcoming events for all ages.

Southeast News

First photos of Southeast on display in “1868: Muybridge in Alaska”

by KSTK Wrangell | Jul 18, 2019

This photo is an Eadweard Muybridge original taken at Fort Wrangle. The photo is owned by...

Studio Sketches: The Iceman finds roots, captures Sitka

by KCAW Sitka | Jul 17, 2019

Everyone calls him the Iceman. The fishermen in town all know him. He manages the docks and the icehouse at the Seafood Producers Cooperative on Katlian Street. And he rarely goes to work without one piece of equipment: his...