Local News
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Ortiz optimistic Alaska ferry service to Prince Rupert will resume in May
State ferries haven't run the 120-mile route linking the panhandle with the northern British Columbia road system since 2019. But Ketchikan independent Rep. Dan Ortiz says plans to resume service by May 1 are on track.
In new coming-of-age memoir, documentary filmmaker Ward Serrill chronicles Ketchikan solitude
Documentary filmmaker Ward Serrill says the isolation of Southeast Alaska was key to getting to know himself during his young adulthood in the 1980s and ‘90s.
Upcoming PeaceHealth memorial events to remember and honor those Ketchikan has lost
PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center is preparing for its sixth annual memorial service and hospice tree decorating.
B.C. gives KSM developers more time to court investors for transboundary mine
Regulators in Canada have granted a two-year extension for the Kerr-Sulphurets-Mitchell mine's environmental review which will effectively give the project's owners until July 2026 to find major investors.
Station Highlights
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KRBD On-Air Auction
KRBD's annual On Air Auction is set for Dec. 4th from 9 to noon! We're no longer accepting new items! We're overwhelmed by the community's generosity!
KRBD Annual Meeting 2021
KRBD's annual meeting was Nov. 20, 2021. For those who missed it, we have posted a recording of the meeting and written versions of reports.
Winter Winner-land Raffle!
Winter is coming. Whether you love or hate it, wouldn't it be great to have an extra $5,000? We have 16 prizes total, with payouts of $100, $500 and $5,000!
2022 KRBD Calendars
2022 KRBD calendars available at KRBD or at Parnassus Books and Gifts on Stedman Street. You also can order by phone and we'll mail it for you! ($5 additional fee for mailing)
Morning Edition Interviews
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Kayhi DDF team prepares for upcoming meet
Kayhi is hosting a Drama, Debate and Forensics meet next weekend. Team members Braxton Zink,...
Ketchikan Community Foundation announces new grant opportunity
Non-profits can submit their applications for the 2022 KCF grant cycle beginning January 1. The...
Ask UAS explores Ketchikan beach life
Professor Barbara Morgan discusses her upcoming presentation “Ketchikan Beach Life:...
Community Reports
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Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce report
“Merry Merchants and Munch” is underway and local businesses have seen brisk business,...
Weather Report from NWS Juneau
Expect a mix of rain and snow this week, plus lower temperatures later this week. Kimberly Vaughan...
Craig Parks and Recreation
Victoria Merritt with the Craig Parks and Recreation report for November 26.
Southeast News
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Alaska seeks private sector to fill gaps in winter ferry schedule
The 153-foot Admiralty Dream is one of several small cruise ships operated by Allen Marine Tours....
Former Wrangell physician convicted by Louisiana jury of rape
Greg Salard (Courtesy Caddo Parish District Attorney’s office) A former Wrangell physician and...
Katlian Street re-opens to vehicles, remains closed to pedestrians
(KCAW/Tash Kimmell) After a near three month closure, Katlian Street is again open to traffic. The...
Alaska News
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Travelers at Anchorage airport can now pick up free rapid COVID-19 tests
Travelers at Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage are pre-screened for COVID-19. (Liz...
‘So much hope’: Alaskans say peer support can make recovery possible
Lysbeth Skelly, a peer support specialist at The Bridge, shows off her tattoo, which honors her...
Conservative Alaska lawmakers hear from constituents about ivermectin, vaccine mandates, Fauci conspiracies
Mike Alexander testifies during an Alaska Legislature listening session at the Anchorage Baptist...
NPR
LatestHiring was a bust in November, even before omicron, with 210,000 jobs added
U.S. employers added 210,000 jobs in November, as the unemployment rate fell. A data from the Labor Department suggest the economy was losing steam even before the appearance of a new virus variant.
Colleges with high vaccination rates must now decide if they’ll require boosters
Wesleyan University is among a small group of colleges requiring COVID-19 boosters for spring...
Leonard is the brightest comet all year. Here’s how to see it
The comet was discovered less than a year ago near the orbit of Jupiter. Now, observers in North...
