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Amid declining population, Southeast Alaska sees record job count
Southeast Alaska had the most jobs it's ever had last year. That’s according to a recent presentation at the region’s annual economic development conference in Ketchikan.
Ketchikan code change allows for removal of borough appointed officials
The borough assembly approved the code change this week after a planning commissioner made discriminatory comments about the local tribe.
Ketchikan’s unofficial election results are in
Ketchikan held its city and borough elections Tuesday.
Hunter rescued from remote area near Ketchikan
The hunter was found near Saddle Lakes, about 25 miles via gravel road from Ketchikan. He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Station Highlights
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KRBD’s 2026 Election Center
We want to help you get informed for Ketchikan's upcoming municipal election.
KRBD Lauches Community Survey to Collect Strategic Feedback
We’re asking the questions that will shape our next few years. We’d love your answers....
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...
Get the KRBD App available for Apple and Android
KRBD has an App! Search “KRBD” in your App Store or Google Play Store and download the...
Morning Edition Interviews
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Olympia, Washington based comic Sam Miller tours Southeast
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
Residential Youth & Community (RYC) provides behavioral health services for youth and young...
An interview with Biriba Union
Biriba Union is performing in Ketchikan. Stephanie Patton spoke with Mike Block, a member of the...
Community Reports
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Craig Parks and Recreation Report
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Arts Council Report
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) The current...
UAS Ketchikan Report
Hear about Spring Registration, financial aid, maritime classes and more. Sophia Mullins gives...
Southeast News
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Sitka student-led garage sale raising funds to give back
National Honor Society President Marc Tomas stands among the many books, board games, clothes and household goods the organization collected over the last couple of weeks. Funds from the garage sale will go toward education...
Wrangell clay becomes art
The Nolan Center has a new entryway exhibit showcasing handmade pots made from rare, local clay...
FCC comment deadline Oct. 13 on future of school internet subsidy
A federal program that lowers internet bills for some public institutions across the country is under review. If it’s cut, the Sitka School District would lose out on some funding.The E-Rate program is a Federal Communications...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 9, 2026
Gubernatorial candidates trade barbs and make their case at Debate for the State.
3 takeaways from Alaska’s gubernatorial Debate for the State
The four candidates to be Alaska’s next governor offered their visions for the state’s future at Alaska Public Media, Alaska’s News Source and KTOO’s Debate for the State on Thursday.
Trump’s push for $50B Korean investment in Alaska gasline faces familiar economic challenges
Trump is pushing Korea to invest in Alaska LNG, and the Iran War has scrambled global energy...
NPR
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The Kennedy Center names new artistic director, amid concerns
The center’s executive director has named an agent who has worked with ZZ Top and Motley...
At least 2 deaths attributed to Isaias after hurricane bashes Florida and Alabama
Hurricane Isaias is blamed for at least two deaths, after the storm made landfall on the Florida...
Ongoing lawsuits allege GLP-1s can cause serious harm. But we don’t know how often
Scant data about serious adverse effects makes it harder to answer scientific and legal questions...
NOAA
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