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Ketchikan Indian Community awarded $5M for addiction healing center
The federal funding will be used for facility renovations and IT updates at the former Salmon Falls Resort. The tribe plans to convert the facility into an addiction healing center.
Ketchikan planning commissioner removed for making discriminatory remarks
Darlene D-Svenson's removal is effective immediately.
‘We should not have to choose’: Alaska Native education specialists say culture and academics go together
“We should not have to choose between academic excellence and cultural identity," said Ethan Daayoosh Petticrew with the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska. "Our children deserve an education that makes them stronger in both worlds. Our children should never have to leave their culture at the door of the classroom."
Prince of Wales communities certify election results
Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg and Thorne Bay have certified their Oct. 6 municipal election results.
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2026 Alaska Voter Guide
Early voting is happening now. Election Day is Nov. 3.
KRBD’s news team is hosting a House District 1 candidate forum
KRBD will host candidates Grant Echohawk and Jeremy Bynum on Monday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m.
KRBD 2027 Community Calendars are Here!
KRBD’s 2027 Community Calendars are here! Packed with local information, meetings, and...
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Morning Edition Interviews
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Ask UAS looks at oral histories of indigenous settlers
Dr. Taylor Roase will present “Unlikely Alliances? Oral Histories of Indigenous Settler Coalitions...
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...
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) Hear about the...
Museum report
The Totem Heritage Center is closed for renovations and preparation for a new exhibit in November,...
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Sitka Planning Commission says no data centers for now
Creative Commons Photo: Server room of BalticServers Data centers are proliferating in rural areas across the United States to support the rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI) industry. And proposals to construct them...
Sitkans discuss proposed updates to city taxi code
Assembly member Thor Christianson stands in front of Sitkans gathered to discuss a proposed update to regulations for commercial passenger vehicles. (KCAW/Salemo) Sitka Assembly members Tor Christianson and Scott Saline hosted...
Wireless outage prevents cell calls to 911
Sitka experienced an outage that affected some wireless services today (10-21-26). City staff say the outage limited cell phone calls to emergency services. In a public service announcement published shortly before 9 a.m.,...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 23, 2026
Reaction to a federal lawsuit attempting to block a Democratic win in Alaska’s U.S Senate race.
The 1st night of Quyana brought ovations, tears and a surprise proposal
14 dance groups are performing over the two Quyana nights during the AFN convention in Anchorage.
Anchorage narrows Midtown street to make room for snow storage
City officials say Denali Street is much wider than it needs to be, and having closer snow storage will speed up plowing.
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Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels
Taiz, a city in southwestern Yemen, faces a severe water crisis as Houthi rebels backed by Iran...
Severe flooding hits Four Corners region, more expected through the weekend
Intense rainfall slammed the Four Corners region late this week. As rivers flooded, towns declared evacuations and emergencies and made rescues.
The Pentagon’s guidelines for “responsible AI” aren’t always followed, report shows
The Pentagon is building weapons and projects with AI capabilities that officials say don’t...
