Local News
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Results of downtown restroom survey are mixed
The survey sought public input on the construction of a new public restroom on Creek Street, which could begin at the end of the summer.
Borough votes to terminate library funding agreement
Many people across the island may lose library access if an agreement isn't reached by Dec 31.
Ketchikan residents struggle to keep up with much-needed utility rate increases
Ketchikan residents who paid a utility bill recently may have noticed it’s more expensive than it was before, after the city council approved several rate increases to keep pace with rising costs and pay for future infrastructure projects.
We asked the Kayhi class of 2026 what they plan to do after graduation. This is what they said
Decision Day is the deadline for students to submit enrollment deposits to their college of choice.
Station Highlights
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KRBD’s Annual Fourth of July Raffle Starts Now
Tickets are available for KRBD’s Annual Fourth of July raffle and the prizes this year are...
Tickets on sale to “Dance through the Decades” with KRBD!
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
Have you been keeping up with the story? If you’ve missed a moment or two, don’t...
“One Poem a Day” Schedule and Poems
Click on the text above to see the schedule of poems and to listen.
Morning Edition Interviews
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An interview with Biriba Union
Biriba Union is performing in Ketchikan. Stephanie Patton spoke with Mike Block, a member of the...
RurAL CAP seeks senior mentors and companions
Efforts are underway to kick off an Elder Mentors and Senior Companions program in Ketchikan,...
Schoenbar students talk Kanayama exchange program
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
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Arts Council Report
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) “The Art...
PeaceHealth Report
Diabetes is a prevalent health issue. Dr. Jon Miller discusses diabetes prevention and treatment,...
Ketchikan Public Library Report
Senior Tech Time will be a monthly event, there’s a Children’s Book Sale on May 30,...
Southeast News
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Phone, internet service down for portion of Sitka on Friday
Phone and internet service was down for a portion of Sitka on Friday (5-22-26).Internet and telephone service in Sitka is provided, in large part, by two Alaska-based companies, GCI and Alaska Communications, or ACS. A...
Brother of Sitka worker released by Israel after boat was intercepted on way to Gaza
Camryn Hollarsmith holds a photo of her brother Logan who was released from an Israeli prison...
Trees touching the sky, pianos under the sea: former Sitkan reimagines Alaska in debut novel
Kendra Langford Shaw (Mary Kate Teske) Kendra Langford Shaw moved away from Sitka when she was...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 22, 2026
Environmental groups fight a plan to ease oil and gas permitting in the Arctic.
Dunleavy pins pipeline fate on tax break he wants Alaska lawmakers to approve
Critics say the push for concessions and lack of specifics shows the weakness of Glenfarne’s gas...
‘This is how we heal:’ Hoonah honors its veterans with two new memorials
Alaska consistently has the highest percentage of veterans in the country, and Hoonah has one of...
NPR
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What will Trump do next with Iran?
Three months since the start of its conflict with Iran, the Trump administration is oscillating...
Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says
The two-time NASCAR champion died on Thursday, a day after passing out in a Chevrolet...
A little bit country, a little bit Desi: A Pakistani-American’s hybrid music
On May 31, Yo Sabri make a landmark appearance with the Nashville Symphony for an orchestral...
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