Local News
LatestThorne Bay unofficial mayoral election results are in
by Hunter Morrison | May 13, 2026
The small community on Prince of Wales Island held a special mayoral election on Tuesday. Acting city mayor Timber Pesterfield was the top vote-getter.
Prince of Wales man charged with drug distribution, sexual abuse of a minor
by Hunter Morrison | May 12, 2026
Twenty-four-year-old Payton Brewer is charged with sexual assault, murder of an unborn child and over 40 other counts after he allegedly distributed drugs and alcohol to minors.
Ketchikan school district faces another budget shortfall
by Sydney Dauphinais | May 11, 2026
The board approved next year’s district budget late last month, but it didn’t account for the overspending of over $4.5M in this fiscal year.
Businesses expand north with Ward Cove developments
by Hunter Morrison | May 8, 2026
In response to the cruise ship industry’s boom, local developers are building attractions in Ward Cove to maximize tourism dollars and alleviate congestion downtown.
Station Highlights
LatestKRBD’s Annual Fourth of July Raffle Starts Now
by Mike Gates | May 8, 2026
Tickets are available for KRBD’s Annual Fourth of July raffle and the prizes this year are...
Call for KRBD Memories and Photos
by Mike Gates | Apr 27, 2026
Be sure to RSVP for Five Decades on the Dial: KRBD’s 50 Year Live Day and get your Dance...
Tickets on sale to “Dance through the Decades” with KRBD!
by Mike Gates | Apr 16, 2026
It’s time to RSVP for KRBD’s 50 Year Live Day and Dance through the Decades Costume...
KRBD 50 Year History Moments with Dave Kiffer
by Linda Miles | Apr 6, 2026
Have you been keeping up with the story? If you’ve missed a moment or two, don’t...
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestAn interview with Biriba Union
by KRBD Ketchikan | May 8, 2026
Biriba Union is performing in Ketchikan. Stephanie Patton spoke with Mike Block, a member of the...
RurAL CAP seeks senior mentors and companions
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 14, 2026
Efforts are underway to kick off an Elder Mentors and Senior Companions program in Ketchikan,...
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.
Community Reports
LatestMuseum report
by Maria Dudzak | May 13, 2026
The new exhibit “Cedar: The Tree of Life” continues at the Tongass Historical Museum,...
First City Players Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 12, 2026
Hear about ArtsCool classes and scholarships, The Fish Pirate’s Daughter auditions are...
Job Center Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 11, 2026
Hear about some of the jobs available in the Ketchikan area and other services offered by the Job...
Southeast News
LatestNew report shows Sitka childcare capacity maxed out, city looks for path forward
by KCAW Sitka | May 13, 2026
Makenzie Rose at work with her 9-month-old daughter Hava in 2020. (KCAW/Rose) Sitka’s childcare...
With Hughey to retire, affordable housing nonprofit seeks new leader
by KCAW Sitka | May 13, 2026
(KCAW archive/Woolsey) Sitka Community Land Trust’s executive director Randy Hughey is stepping...
Outer Coast’s inaugural graduating class completes ‘two-year experiment’ in Sitka
by KCAW Sitka | May 13, 2026
Outer Coast’s inaugural Class of 2026 poses after receiving their diplomas (KCAW/Cotter) Odess...
Alaska News
LatestAlaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
by APRN News | May 13, 2026
State lawmakers pass a resolution to support Alaska Native Corporation participation in a federal...
Cruise traffic in Haines could skyrocket under potential deal with major cruise port operator
by APRN News | May 13, 2026
Global Ports Holding wants to lease Haines’ large cruise ship dock, in a move that could boost...
Haines Quick Shop reopens after burning down in 2024
by APRN News | May 13, 2026
Locals packed the newly rebuilt store, which offers another shopping choice in a town where the...
NPR
LatestThe MAHA movement is coming to school cafeterias. Here’s what that means for kids
by NPR News | May 14, 2026
U.S. school districts worry it could get even more expensive to prepare a meal under new federal...
Voters are caught in the middle as the redistricting battle intensifies
by NPR News | May 14, 2026
Much of the focus of the ongoing redistricting war has been on which political party will come out...
Ex-DOJ official goes public with blistering criticism of his former bosses
by NPR News | May 14, 2026
Until recently, Jonathan Gross was a Trump political appointee at the Department of Justice and...








