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Lawsuit challenges South Revilla timber project
The Ketchikan Indian Community, the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council, and the Center for Biological Diversity filed the suit last week, alleging the project violates federal law.
Marissa Medford talks about why she’s running for Ketchikan’s school board
Marissa Medford filed to run for Ketchikan’s school board in the October 6 municipal election.
Memorial unveiled for victim of deadly Ketchikan landslide
Two years ago this week, a landslide in Ketchikan claimed the life of a city worker who was clearing storm drains on his day off. The anniversary of Sean Griffin's death was met with somber remembrance and a memorial dedication in his honor.
Timothy Montgomery on why he’s running for Ketchikan’s borough assembly
Timothy Montgomery is vying for a three-year seat on the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly.
Station Highlights
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Thank you to Virgin Voyages! Cruise Winner Announcement.
The winner of the 2026 Virgin Voyages & KRBD Caribbean Cruise is KRBD member Laura Crow Wey!...
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 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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Job Center Report
Hear about some of more than 480 jobs available in the Ketchikan area and on Prince of Wales...
Weather Report from NWS Juneau
Hear about some August weather records – over 8 inches of rain one day in 1920! – and...
Craig Parks and Recreation Report
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Southeast News
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Sitka’s landslide risk jumped to medium Monday evening
Sitka’s landslide risk level increased from low to medium on Monday evening. That’s according to a local dashboard that tracks rainfall data to determine landslide risk. A “medium” risk level means isolated landslides have...
Sitka brown bear drowns during state population count
A brown bear drowned near Redoubt Falls in late July. (Photo provided) A male brown bear in Sitka known locally as Tum-Tum drowned at Redoubt Falls earlier this summer during a state-run research project. Researchers with the...
Man with plan to visit every National Park site hits major milestone in Sitka
Pete Selleck (left) and his brother Joe (right) visit Sitka National Historical Park. (Photo provided by Pete Selleck) For the past decade, it’s been one man’s mission to go to every National Park System site across the country....
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
After the candidate shuffle, Alaskans wonder whether it makes sense to stick with ranked choice voting.
Where Alaska races stand after a chaotic end to primary election season
It was a chaotic last day of strategic maneuvering, especially in the governor’s race. Here’s where things stand as voters look toward November.
Anchorage data shows Girdwood, South Addition with large number of short-term rentals
The registration data will be used to help inform future regulations, city officials say. That’s after the Anchorage Assembly passed an ordinance in December requiring property owners to register short-term rentals.
NPR
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Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts’ Democratic primary for US Senate
Bucking a push for younger leadership this election season, Sen. Ed Markey, 80, won the Democratic...
North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards is formally censured over harassment allegations
The censure vote drew bipartisan support, and followed an investigation by the House Ethics...
Congress averts a government shutdown ahead of the midterms
With just a few weeks to spare, the House approved legislation extending funding through...
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