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Prince of Wales man charged with drug distribution, sexual abuse of a minor
Twenty-four-year-old Payton Brewer is charged with sexual assault, murder of an unborn child and over 40 other counts after he allegedly distributed drugs and alcohol to minors.
Ketchikan school district faces another budget shortfall
The board approved next year’s district budget late last month, but it didn’t account for the overspending of over $4.5M in this fiscal year.
Businesses expand north with Ward Cove developments
In response to the cruise ship industry’s boom, local developers are building attractions in Ward Cove to maximize tourism dollars and alleviate congestion downtown.
Cruise line association, City of Ketchikan to establish new guidelines
Ketchikan’s first large cruise ship of 2026 docked downtown in late April. (Hunter...
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...
Call for KRBD Memories and Photos
Be sure to RSVP for Five Decades on the Dial: KRBD’s 50 Year Live Day and get your Dance...
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...
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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First City Players Report
Hear about ArtsCool classes and scholarships, The Fish Pirate’s Daughter auditions are...
Job Center Report
Hear about some of the jobs available in the Ketchikan area and other services offered by the Job...
Weather Report from NWS Juneau
Things seem to be cooling off. Will it warm up? Meteorologist Daniel Slagle gives the outlook for...
Southeast News
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May 12, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
At its meeting tonight (5-12-26), the Sitka Assembly will hear the results of a months-long childcare needs assessment study. In January, the assembly greenlit $25,000 to pay the Southeast Childhood Collective to conduct the...
Kids learn gun skills and safety with revival of Sitka’s 4-H rifle club
Siblings Izzy Diaz and Andy Farnham-Bradley inspect their targets after practice at the indoor...
Sitka School Board to fill two vacancies after board members resign
Two Sitka School Board members are stepping down. When the board met on Wednesday (5-6-26), it accepted the formal resignations of Tom Williams and Amanda Williams. Tom Williams was appointed to a vacant school board seat in...
Alaska News
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It’s bill-passing season. Here’s what to expect in the final days of the Alaska Legislature’s session.
With all bills set to die at the end of the session on May 20, lawmakers are racing against the...
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Gov. Dunleavy issues a disaster declaration for two Interior communities hit by spring...
ISER’s 65th anniversary | Talk of Alaska
As the Institute of Social and Economic Research celebrates its 65th anniversary, its past and...
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Some Minneapolis donors have moved on. The immigrants waiting for help haven’t
During Operation Metro Surge, mutual aid efforts in Minneapolis raised millions of dollars. But...
Staying strong, then falling apart: How a military family grapples with the Iran war
Military life has always involved some degree of uncertainty. But for many families, the fear and...
Short flights are popular. Will they last?
Some flights are less than 100 miles, and they’re the backbone of the U.S. air system,...
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