Local News
LatestKetchikan School Superintendent Robbins submits resignation
by Jack Darrell | Mar 18, 2025
Ketchikan School Superintendent Michael Robbins is resigning.
Troopers find missing French bulldogs in crab pots near Thorne Bay
by Jack Darrell | Mar 18, 2025
The remains of two French bulldogs that went missing on Prince of Wales Island over a month ago were found in a pair of crab pots on Friday.
AIDEA, Vigor announce talks to resolve dispute over future of Ketchikan Shipyard
by Eric Stone | Mar 15, 2025
The state development agency recently said it would kick Vigor out of the Ketchikan Shipyard. Now, AIDEA and Vigor say they're working to resolve the dispute.
Ketchikan School Board President O’Brien resigns
by Jack Darrell | Mar 14, 2025
Ketchikan’s School Board President has resigned. Michelle O’Brien announced in an email Thursday night that she is stepping down from the school board, effective immediately.
Station Highlights
LatestShhhhh It’s the Quiet Drive (but tell your friends…)
by Mike Gates | Mar 7, 2025
KRBD’s Quiet Drive is now until March 23. Click here to donate. You’ll be entered into...
“One Poem a Day” coming in April
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 7, 2025
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.
Southern Southeast Alaska Photo of the Day
by krbd.news | Dec 6, 2024
Karen Petersen sent this rainy shot taken through the window on the IFA. To submit a local photo,...
KRBD tee shirts on sale now
by Marty West | Apr 13, 2024
KRBD-FM has fabulous tee shirts with our logo on sale! We didn’t order many – just...
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestAsk UAS explores hummingbirds in Southeast
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 12, 2025
Professor Barbara Morgan discusses the next Ask UAS presentation at the UAS Ketchikan Campus...
Borough seeks input on Comprehensive Plan Update
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 4, 2025
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough is seeking public input on its Comprehensive Plan. Planning Director...
RISE Wellness Center brings new addiction treatment resources to Ketchikan
by Jack Darrell | Feb 26, 2025
RISE Welness Center is a new presence in Ketchikan offering a comprehensive program for treating...
Community Reports
LatestKetchikan Public Library Report
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 18, 2025
There are hospice and advance care planning workshops Wednesday, today is the last day to turn in...
Craig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 14, 2025
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Museum report
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 12, 2025
Hear more about the new exhibit “History Afloat” featuring photography and oral...
Southeast News
LatestFrom worms to whale bones: Sitka teacher helps students become ‘citizen scientists’
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 18, 2025
Sitka High School teacher Stacy Golden helps student Jasmine Wolfe to identify a marine worm on a...
Sitkan indicted for tampering with tsunami alarm
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 17, 2025
A Sitka resident was indicted last week after allegedly tampering with one of the city’s tsunami...
GCI restores internet in Sitka after four day outage
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 17, 2025
A “Cash Only” sign at The Backdoor during Sitka’s last internet outage in August 2024. This time...
Alaska News
LatestMurkowski says Trump is ‘testing’ the institutions of democracy
by APRN News | Mar 18, 2025
In a speech to the Legislature Tuesday, Alaska’s senior senator, a Republican, said the president...
Recall effort targets North Slope Borough mayor over use of public funds for family’s travel
by APRN News | Mar 18, 2025
Josiah Patkotak received tens of thousands of dollars for at least 15 trips with his family — then...
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
by APRN News | Mar 18, 2025
U.S. Sen. Murkowski tells Alaska lawmakers that President Trump is going too far. Also, State...
NPR
Latest5 ways the pandemic changed us for good, for bad and forever
by NPR News | Mar 19, 2025
This month marks five years since the pandemic began, and here are 5 things that changed...
Musk, DOGE violated Constitution, judge says. And, when egg prices might drop
by NPR News | Mar 19, 2025
A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk and DOGE likely violated the Constitution when shuttering the...
Switching from gas to electric? Here’s 3 appliances that are easy to install
by NPR News | Mar 19, 2025
Changing from gas to climate-friendly electric appliances often involves expensive retrofits. A...