Local News
LatestMetlakatla hosts citizens and scientists for a lesson on identifying invasive green crabs
by Raegan Miller | May 26, 2023
The workshop — which was organized by local, state, federal and tribal agencies — focused on training people to identify the crabs and alert authorities before it’s too late to control the spread.
Council to consider moving library book about teen sex and relationships
by Maria Dudzak | May 26, 2023
Should a nonfiction book in the teen section of the public library be relocated to the adult...
Revilla students wrap up a year of training with Ketchikan’s fire department
by Raegan Miller | May 25, 2023
The small group learned how to take apart fire hydrants, put on safety gear, perform CPR and even how to use air tanks.
Council upholds manager’s decision on drag queen story time.
by Maria Dudzak | May 24, 2023
Ketchikan’s City Council opted to uphold the city manager’s decision to not hold a drag queen...
Station Highlights
LatestLive Day 2023
by Stuart Whyte | May 26, 2023
It's KRBD's 47th birthday, and we're celebrating with an afternoon of live performances on Saturday, May 27th starting at noon.
KRBD’s 27th Annual 4th of July Raffle
by Stuart Whyte | May 18, 2023
Tickets for KRBD's 27th Annual 4th of July Raffle are now available. Full details and online purchase available here.
KRBD wins Alaska Press Club awards for 2022 stories
by Raegan Miller | May 12, 2023
The Alaska Press Club Conference culminated with an awards banquet on April 22.
KRBD Board Executive Session
by Stuart Whyte | May 4, 2023
The KRBD Board of Directors held an executive session Wednesday, May 3, 2023. This meeting was held in accordance with CPB regulations.
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestKAP offers activities and safe space for youth
by Maria Dudzak | May 16, 2023
Elizabeth Schultz gives details on the Ketchikan Afterschool Program and some of the activities...
Community Connections celebrates 10 years at Stedman Street location
by Maria Dudzak | May 9, 2023
Community Connections has been serving Ketchikan for 38 years and is celebrating its 10th...
Invasive green crabs topic of the next Ask UAS
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 19, 2023
Learn about the threat of invasive European green crabs, how to identify them, what you can do to...
Community Reports
LatestCraig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 26, 2023
Listen to the May 26 Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Elli Flagg and...
Arts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 25, 2023
Meet the Arts Council’s new program director, Chloe Lloret! Also, Sandy Shepard discusses...
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 24, 2023
Hear more about Filipino dance classes and the upcoming Fil-Am Festival, a multi-community meeting...
Southeast News
LatestPetersburg celebrates Norwegian heritage in week-long festival
by KFSK Petersburg | May 26, 2023
Petersburg’s vikings and valkyries pictured in front of their party bus. (Photo: Shelby...
“Salmon People” jet touches down at Petersburg’s airport for the first time
by KFSK Petersburg | May 26, 2023
The Xáat Kwáani “Salmon People” jet touched in Petersburg for the first time on May 18th, 2023....
Petersburg’s groundskeeper prepares borough landscapes for spring
by KFSK Petersburg | May 26, 2023
Colin Perry stands in the greenhouse of the Petersburg Memorial Cemetery. (Photo: Rachel...
Alaska News
LatestAlaska’s most-wanted opossum is settling into her new home at the Alaska Zoo
by APRN News | May 26, 2023
Grubby is the first opossum to live at the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage. She was settling in on Friday....
Alaska cruise-ship crewman accused of lying about alleged sexual assault
by APRN News | May 26, 2023
The Norwegian Cruise Line ship Norwegian Jewel, seen approaching Icy Strait Point near Hoonah in...
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy signs bill granting free fur-trapping licenses to disabled veterans
by APRN News | May 26, 2023
The front of the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau is seen on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. (Photo by...
NPR
LatestNorth Korea has notified Japan it plans to launch a satellite in the coming days
by NPR News | May 28, 2023
North Korea said that it plans to launch a satellite, which may be an attempt to put its first...
George Maharis, star of TV’s ‘Route 66’ in the 1960s, has died at 94
by NPR News | May 28, 2023
Maharis, a native New Yorker, was one of seven children born to Greek immigrants. He hoped to be a...
A crash at the Indy 500 sent a tire careening past the fan-packed grandstand
by NPR News | May 28, 2023
The tire narrowly missed seats filled with spectators, and landed on a parked car.