by Sydney Dauphinais | Mar 24, 2026

Commanding officer for the Douglas Denman was temporarily relieved following an investigation that led to a “loss of confidence.”

Ketchikan not selected for underwater tunnel project

by Hunter Morrison | Mar 24, 2026

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough is not the winner of a contest that could’ve built a free, underwater commuter tunnel between the city and Gravina Island. The option was considered an alternative to the airport's aging ferry fleet.

Lawsuit against Ketchikan jeweler settled for $60K

by Sydney Dauphinais | Mar 23, 2026

A Ketchikan jeweler will have to pay $60,000 to the state in disgorgement and restitution to four customers for selling fake gold.

City council approves electric rate increase

by Hunter Morrison | Mar 20, 2026

The 8% electric rate hike goes into effect April 1.

Station Highlights

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...

“One Poem a Day” coming in April

by Maria Dudzak | Mar 19, 2026

Attention poetry fans...KRBD once again brings you "One Poem A Day Won't Kill You" in April. If you are interested in reading a poem you wrote, or one in the public domain, contact us.

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...

Save the Date: Five Decades on the Dial

by Mike Gates | Feb 20, 2026

Be sure to mark your calendars for “Five Decades on the Dial” – KRBD’s...

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

Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report

by Hunter Morrison | Mar 25, 2026

Hear about an upcoming fruit tree grafting workshop, a color fun run for mental health and more....

First City Players Report

by Mike Gates | Mar 24, 2026

Hear details about “Cry it Out” which opens April 3rd (tickets are available now), and...

Job Center Report

by Maria Dudzak | Mar 23, 2026

Hear about some of the more than 560 jobs available in the Ketchikan area and other services...

Southeast News

City to seek contractor help with snow removal

by KCAW Sitka | Mar 23, 2026

A side street in Sitka on March 23, 2026 (KCAW) Sitka was hit with snow again over the weekend, punctuating a month of persistent snowfall. City staff say exhausted road crews and damaged equipment have slowed the snow removal...

March 24, 2026: What’s on the agenda at the Sitka Assembly meeting?

by KCAW Sitka | Mar 23, 2026

Sitka’s historic preservation plan may get its first update in over three decades. When the Sitka Assembly meets on March 24, it will consider approving an updated plan. The previous plan was drafted in 1994, and is only two...