Local News
LatestHydaburg restores city water
by Hunter Morrison | Aug 4, 2026
The small community on Prince of Wales Island was without running water for over a week.
Forest Service releases Record of Decision for South Revilla timber project
by Sydney Dauphinais | Aug 4, 2026
The Record of Decision states that work on the project can begin immediately.
Filing period opens for Ketchikan city and borough elections
by Hunter Morrison | Aug 3, 2026
Candidacy filing for Ketchikan’s October 6 municipal elections opened Monday.
Metlakatla Indian Community awarded over $16M for fish hatchery improvements
by Sydney Dauphinais | Jul 31, 2026
The money will be used for infrastructure improvements to the Tamgas Creek Hatchery.
Station Highlights
LatestVirgin Voyages 2026 Caribbean Cruise RadioActive Giveaway
by Mike Gates | Jul 30, 2026
Something wonderful has happened! Virgin Voyages, whose ship, The Brilliant Lady, has been sailing...
RadioActive: KRBD’s Summer Member Drive Runs July 25th – August 15th
by Mike Gates | Jul 25, 2026
RadioActive is KRBD’s Summer Member Drive! It kicks off on July 25 on-air and ends on August...
Congratulations KRBD Fourth of July Raffle Winners!
by Mike Gates | Jul 4, 2026
Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket for our 30th Annual Fourth of July Raffle! With your...
KRBD Lauches Community Survey to Collect Strategic Feedback
by Mike Gates | Jun 17, 2026
We’re asking the questions that will shape our next few years. We’d love your answers....
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestOlympia, Washington based comic Sam Miller tours Southeast
by Maria Dudzak | Jun 3, 2026
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
by Maria Dudzak | May 28, 2026
Residential Youth & Community (RYC) provides behavioral health services for youth and young...
An 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...
Community Reports
LatestUAS Ketchikan Report
by Maria Dudzak | Aug 5, 2026
Hear about welding, maritime and nursing courses high school students can take for dual credit....
Ketchikan Public Library Report
by Maria Dudzak | Aug 4, 2026
Active Duty Coast Guard members and their families can get a library card with their I.D, usual...
Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce report
by Maria Dudzak | Aug 3, 2026
Hear about a special Adventure Tours visit to the SSRAA hatchery this Saturday. It’s free...
Southeast News
LatestMajor expansion in the works for Wrangell’s waterfront
by KSTK Wrangell | Aug 5, 2026
Wrangell is getting closer to a major expansion of its downtown waterfront, building a new rock...
Wrangell Creatives Awarded Arts Ambassadors
by KSTK Wrangell | Aug 5, 2026
Two Wrangell creatives have been awarded Arts Ambassadors for the State of Alaska. That’s...
Some service recovered following last week’s phone outage in Sitka
by KCAW Sitka | Aug 3, 2026
ACS works to get phone lines back up in Sitka after a truck clipped a utility line on Friday (KCAW/McKenney) Phone calls for some Sitkans were still spotty Monday (8-3-26) after an accident on Sawmill Creek Road knocked out...
Alaska News
LatestTrump’s immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents
by APRN News | Aug 5, 2026
The AP found that since Trump took office for a second term, more than 50 family members have been detained, with at least six deported.
Crews are fighting a wildfire about 30 miles from Haines
by APRN News | Aug 5, 2026
Officials said the fire was human-caused and that an investigator was headed to Haines to learn more.
Anchorage Assembly votes down proposal to investigate fellow member over city-funded travel
by APRN News | Aug 5, 2026
East Anchorage Assembly member George Martinez’s travel to New York in December 2024 had been under scrutiny. A resolution would’ve directed the city attorney to investigate Martinez, to see if any discrepancies made him subject...
NPR
LatestDr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director, filling a leadership vacuum
by NPR News | Aug 5, 2026
Schwartz takes command of a public health agency that has lost thousands of employees, amid...
How Trump made an estimated $2.2 billion during the first year of his second term
by NPR News | Aug 5, 2026
New York Times reporter Eric Lipton discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning investigations into Trump’s conflicts of interest and whether he’s exploiting the power of the presidency for self-enrichment.
Judge reluctantly dismisses case against Oath Keepers militia group over Jan. 6 riot
by NPR News | Aug 5, 2026
A judge has granted the Justice Department’s bid to drop a landmark case against leaders of...






