Local News
LatestShaw faces questions from Senate Judiciary Committee
by Leila Kheiry | Mar 8, 2019
Senators asked Shaw about allegations against him detailed in many letters sent by Ketchikan residents opposing his nomination. The allegations stem from Shaw’s time on the school board, particularly the last year – 2018 – which was a tumultuous time for the district.
Ketchikan assembly to vote on state budget resolution
by Leila Kheiry | Mar 8, 2019
The resolution states that proposed cuts in Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget would “irreparably harm Ketchikan’s economy and shift expenses onto local taxpayers.”
Blocked POW road reopens
by Leila Kheiry | Mar 8, 2019
A road on Prince of Wales Island that was blocked on New Year’s Day by a massive landslide reopened this week.
Station Highlights
Latest“One Poem a Day” coming in April
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 8, 2019
Attention poetry fans...KRBD once again brings you "One Poem A Day Won't Kill You" in April. If you are interested in reading a poem you wrote, or one in the public domain, contact us.
Spring Quiet Drive
by Stuart Whyte | Mar 1, 2019
Why do you listen? Why do you donate? We want you to share your why with us when you make your Quiet Drive pledge. #krbdpledge
Love KRBD? Pick. Click. Give. Today
by Stuart Whyte | Jan 22, 2019
You'll find KRBD among the list of eligible organizations on the Pick.Click.Give. website. Thank you to everyone who Picked Us and Clicked Us to Give to Us!
Morning Edition Interviews
Latest“Let Me Run” program seeks coaches
by Maria Dudzak | Feb 22, 2019
The program teaches relationship and life skills to young boys while training to complete a 5K...
Ask UAS explores founding era of U.S.A.
by Maria Dudzak | Feb 20, 2019
Thursday’s Ask UAS presentation will look at documents establishing the foundation of the...
School District conducting preschool Child Find
by Maria Dudzak | Feb 14, 2019
The KBGSD is conducting a Child Find to identify preschoolers who may need help in the academic...
Community Reports
LatestCraig Parks and Recreation
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 8, 2019
Victoria Merritt with the Craig Parks and Recreation report for March 8th.
Arts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 7, 2019
Craft opportunities, art classes, plays, concerts, calls to artists and more are discussed by Jeff...
UAS Ketchikan Report
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 6, 2019
Whitney Tisdale with the UAS nursing program is visiting Ketchikan students. She and Gail Klein...
Southeast News
LatestMost rail against proposed state spending cuts at Petersburg meeting
by Joe Viechnicki | Mar 8, 2019
More than two dozen local residents turned out to testify and listen at a town hall meeting at...
BBHC graduate campaigns to bring residential treatment program back to Sitka
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 8, 2019
Frank Leo Jimmy graduated from the Bill Brady Healing Center in 2012, a year before the residential treatment facility’s closure. Seven years later, he’s working to rally community support to bring that level of care back to...
Drought could have longer term impacts for SE hydro reservoirs
by Joe Viechnicki | Mar 7, 2019
Petersburg’s Crystal Lake reservoir is one of two hydroelectric power sources for the community....
Alaska News
LatestIditapod: Mushing the Mighty Yukon
by APRN News | Mar 9, 2019
Nicolas Petit changing into dry clothes just before sitting down to a five-course meal in Anvik....
Juneau businesses find themselves in alcohol license limbo as legislators work to change laws
by APRN News | Mar 8, 2019
A sign by the bar at Taku Lanes warns patrons that only soda is available. The bowling alley’s...
Public comment period for Pebble’s draft EIS underway, but critics stress shortcomings
by APRN News | Mar 8, 2019
Map of the proposed Pebble Mine site. (Graphic by Army Corps of Engineers) The draft environmental...
NPR
LatestAlgeria’s Leader Returns Home As Demonstrators Protest His Bid For A Fifth Term
by NPR News | Mar 10, 2019
The youth-led movement is protesting President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid for re-election....
Exclusive: White House and Ivanka Trump Propose New Spending On Child Care
by NPR News | Mar 10, 2019
The president’s budget is expected to propose drastic cuts to to government programs. But...
It Takes A Village To Save A British Pub
by NPR News | Mar 10, 2019
Many U.K. pubs are struggling to stay in business, so concerned villagers are banding together to...










