Local News
LatestKetchikan Borough recovers $625k stolen by email hacker
by Michael Fanelli | Jul 26, 2024
The borough announced Thursday that all but $23.84 of the lost funds had been deposited back into a borough account.
United Airlines flights make emergency landings in Ketchikan
by Jack Darrell and Michael Fanelli | Jul 23, 2024
A United Airlines flight bound for Fairbanks made an emergency landing in Ketchikan on Saturday, and was soon followed by another United plane.
Body found inside Saxman bus has been identified
by Michael Fanelli | Jul 22, 2024
The State Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that the body found inside a bus last week was Thomas Nelson, who owned and lived in the bus.
Two injured in Water Street fire
by Maria Dudzak | Jul 19, 2024
Smoke billows from a Water Street building as firefighters work to extinguish the blaze (photo...
Station Highlights
LatestSouthern Southeast Alaska Photo of the Day
by krbd.news | Jul 26, 2024
Don Twyman sent this photo of a happy bear. To submit a local photo, send it to photo@krbd.org...
Congratulations KRBD 4th of July Raffle Winners!
by Mike Gates | Jul 4, 2024
The winners of KRBD’s 28th Annual 4th of July Raffle are: 1st Prize – $10,000 –...
Welcome Aboard Tim Royer!
by Mike Gates | Jun 20, 2024
We are happy to announce that Tim Royer has joined KRBD’s staff as Administrative Assistant. He...
KRBD tee shirts on sale now
by Marty West | Apr 13, 2024
KRBD-FM has fabulous tee shirts with our logo on sale! We didn’t order many – just...
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestFire department offers cadet program for teens
by Maria Dudzak | Jul 10, 2024
The Ketchikan Fire Department is seeking students ages 16 to 18 for a program to train as fire...
Ketchikan photographer shares insights
by mariad | Jun 6, 2024
Ole Gundersen is one of the artists featured in the Main Street Gallery’s “Artists of...
Activities planned for Pride Month
by mariad | Jun 4, 2024
The Ketchikan Pride Alliance has scheduled a variety of events for June including a pride parade,...
Community Reports
LatestCraig Parks and Recreation Report
by mariad | Jul 26, 2024
Listen to the July 26 Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and...
Arts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | Jul 25, 2024
Hear about Blueberry Arts Festival events – art show, poetry slam, human-powered boat race,...
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report
by Maria Dudzak | Jul 24, 2024
A family-friendly comedy show is this Saturday, also Saturday is the “Beyond the Haze”...
Southeast News
LatestPetersburg resident wins lawsuit against the borough over unfilled records request
by KFSK Petersburg | Jul 26, 2024
Petersburg’s downtown Trial Court Office. (Photo by Shelby Herbert/KFSK) The Petersburg Borough is...
Pelican’s ‘Rosie’ Miller remembered as legendary bar owner, community leader
by KCAW Sitka | Jul 26, 2024
Rose “Rosie” Miller stands behind the bar in Pelican. She ran the bar for 42 years. (Photo...
Former candidate Austin Cranford files to run for assembly seat
by KCAW Sitka | Jul 26, 2024
Earlier this week (7-22-24), former assembly candidate Austin Cranford filed to run again for a...
Alaska News
LatestIn third act of Anchorage’s accounting ‘cautionary tale,’ a CFO races to close $147M deal
by APRN News | Jul 26, 2024
Alden Thern is Anchorage’s chief fiscal officer. He began in the position in May of 2023. (Photo...
It’s dipnetting season, and Alaskans say the annual tradition is about more than just filling their freezers
by APRN News | Jul 26, 2024
A man guts a freshly-caught fish at Kenai Beach on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. (Leigh Walden/Alaska...
CDC amends new rules for dogs entering U.S.
by APRN News | Jul 26, 2024
Osprey and Chinook, retired sled dogs, wait in the Juneau Animal Rescue parking lot for shots....
NPR
LatestFirst look: Photos from Paris Olympics opening ceremony
by NPR News | Jul 26, 2024
Images from the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games offer a stunning glimpse into the...
Park Fire in California could continue growing exponentially, Cal Fire officer says
by NPR News | Jul 26, 2024
Cal Fire has confirmed that over a hundred structures have been damaged in the Park Fire, which...
Checking in with Black voters in Georgia about the election, now that Biden is out
by NPR News | Jul 26, 2024
Some voters who could be key to deciding who wins Georgia. What do they think about Vice President...