Local News
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Metlakatla educator named Alaska’s superintendent of the year
Taw Lindsey is being recognized for his leadership skills, creativity and dedication to the Annette Island School District.
Former Ketchikan church leader pleads guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material
Dwight John, a former leader of the Clover Pass Community Church, is already serving a 20 year sentence for sexual abuse of a minor.
Ketchikan business nationally spotlighted for serving up Alaskan oysters
The Alaskan Oyster Shack was just featured in Food & Wine magazine for having one of the best dishes of the month.
Southeast Island School District welcomes all new principals
Both educators started their jobs with the district earlier this summer.
Station Highlights
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KRBD’s news team is hosting live candidate forums
Have questions about the candidates running in the upcoming municipal election? Want to know more...
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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Craig Parks and Recreation Report
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Arts Council Report
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) Island Music...
PeaceHealth Report
Hear about patient financial assistance options and an upcoming open house. Kate Govaars and...
Southeast News
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Listen: Chamber of Commerce assembly forum
Sitka Assembly candidates Sherri Blankenship, JJ Carlson, Mary Ann Hall, and Darrell Windsor (left to right) at the Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce forum on September 16, 2026. (KCAW/McKenney) Listen to the Greater Sitka...
Listen: KCAW hosts Sitka School Board candidate forum
Artificial intelligence, truancy, and enrollment. These are a few of the topics Sitka School Board candidates dove into in KCAW’s live election forum on September 17. Phil Burdick, Matt Potter and Kat Richards joined KCAW for...
WHS student scientists present on glacial data
Student scientists from the Wrangell High School Shakes Glacier monitoring team and University of...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, September 18, 2026
Anchorage students deal with crowded classrooms.
Plane crash near Nabesna kills 2
The Piper PA-18 Super Cub crashed after taking off from a dirt runway near Nabesna, according to...
Scientists have found 9 new sea sponge species in Alaska
Two studies published this summer describe the new species, which were found in the Gulf of Alaska...
NPR
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Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war
Russia’s parliamentary election for the first time is being held in Ukraine’s regions...
As Europe warms, Italy sees West Nile virus spread
Italian health authorities see evidence that rising temperatures and longer warm seasons are...
US and Denmark reach deal to build US military presence in Greenland
President Donald Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in...
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