Local News
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Eye doctor brings minimally invasive eye procedures to Ketchikan
The acquisition of a laser means that local patients are less likely to have to travel to urban hubs for specialized care.
Native leaders say disrespectful social media trend symptom of larger problem
Ketchikan Indian Community, Tlingit & Haida, and Alaska Native Heritage Center sent out a joint press release condemning the behavior.
Team ‘Northbound Nutters’ claims first place and $10,000 in 2026 Race to Alaska
Teams of seagoers have been traversing a 750-mile span of water between Washington state and Ketchikan as part of the engineless boating competition. This year's winning team crossed the finish line Monday night.
Ketchikan City Council hires former fire chief as city manager
The Ketchikan City Council approved the city manager contract for Abner Hoage at its Thursday night meeting.
Station Highlights
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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’s Annual Fourth of July Raffle Starts Now
Tickets are available for KRBD’s Annual Fourth of July raffle and the prizes this year are...
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...
Get the KRBD App available for Apple and Android
KRBD has an App! Search “KRBD” in your App Store or Google Play Store and download the...
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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Arts Council Report
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) Blueberry Arts...
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report
The Float for Hope drug-free and alcohol-free community event is July 18, Ketchikan 1-2-3 free...
First City Players Report
The members-only Season Reveal party is this Thursday, there are a few spots left in the ArtsCool...
Southeast News
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Dunleavy vetoes $123k for Mt. Edgecumbe maintenance position
Mt. Edgecumbe serves students from across the state, the majority of whom are Alaska Native from rural communities. (KCAW/McKenney) Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed about $123,000 from the state budget Wednesday that was earmarked for...
Helicopter crash site in Sitka remains closed for U.S. Coast Guard investigation
Red indicates the updated closed area on Harbor Mountain. (Map courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service) The scene of a Coast Guard helicopter crash in Sitka on Monday (6-22-26) remains closed until further notice. The U.S. Forest...
Get to know Sitka’s only downtown clown
After rediscovering their love of clowning last December, Ben Hedrick taught themself to juggle. (photo courtesy of Ben Hedrick) “A loveable idiot, an obnoxious nuisance, and dramatic.” That’s how Ben Hedrick describes their...
Alaska News
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Books from shuttered Mat-Su school get second life through free book program
The books are a part of a free parks program hosted in Palmer.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Sen. Murkowski criticizes President Trump for derailing his own agenda.
Man killed in shootout with officer at Anchorage Walmart had a shoplifting accomplice, police say
Deandrea Robinson, 33, was shot and killed by an officer after he allegedly shot two police and injured another while being detained at a Walmart.
NPR
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World Cup fans are missing games after their resale tickets fall through
The ordeal has left fans forced to either miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity or scramble...
Palestinians grieve for a father-to-be shot by Israeli troops the day his son was born
Nayef Samaro, 25, was killed in an Israeli military raid on Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, as...
Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments, as Russia strikes Ukraine
Ukraine launched a major nighttime attack on a dozen Russian regions, Russian-held Crimea and the...
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