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‘The Bridge to Nowhere could be replaced with the Tunnel to Somewhere’; Ketchikan borough weighs airport ferry alternatives
Ketchikan has long sought an alternative to the ferry system that connects the city to its airport on nearby Gravina Island. While past projects have failed, the Ketchikan Borough Assembly is entering into a contest that could build an underwater tunnel between the islands at no cost.
Ketchikan secures $6M for wastewater treatment facility upgrades
Ketchikan City Hall is seen in February 2024. (Jack Darrell/KRBD) The City of Ketchikan has...
Man found dead at Klawock gas station
Alaska State Troopers say 47-year-old Michael Stewart, of Craig, died Wednesday morning while performing maintenance on a semi-truck.
Sen. Matt Claman talks public safety, education in his gubernatorial campaign
Sen. Matt Claman at the Ketchikan Shipyard during his most recent visit. (Photo courtesy of Matt...
Station Highlights
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KRBD announces new App available for Apple and Android
KRBD has an App! Search “KRBD” in your App Store or Google Play Store and download the...
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...
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Our 50 Year Birthday Logo Contest Deadline is extended to January 8, 2026!
KRBD Annual On-Air Board Meeting
KRBD’s Annual On-Air Board of Directors Meeting will be on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 5pm. This will be a short meeting to meet our board members, hear a status report on how we’re doing in this unprecedented...
Morning Edition Interviews
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Ketchikan quilt show set for this weekend
The Rainy Day Quilters’ 34th Annual quilt show is this Saturday and Sunday at the Ted Ferry...
Classical instrumentalists talk childhood, musical career ahead of Ketchikan concert
"After Hours" host Stephanie Patton interviewed classical musicians Natasha Paremski and Piers Lane ahead of their concert in Ketchikan. The duo will perform at the Holy Name Catholic Church this Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Ketchikan volunteers address food insecurity
Diane Gubatayao and Peter Epler are just two of the volunteers trying to address food insecurity...
Community Reports
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Arts Council Report
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) There are many...
PeaceHealth Report
Proper nutrition is the keystone to a healthy lifestyle. PeaceHealth dietician and diabetes...
Craig Parks and Recreation Report
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Southeast News
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Landslide group to host conference in Sitka next month
Listen to the full interview with Lisa Busch and KK Prussian here A Southeast Alaska coalition is hosting a landslide conference in Sitka next month. Southeast Alaska Landslide Information Preparedness Partnership, or SLIPP, is...
Trash fire contained at Coast Guard Air Station Sitka
The Coast Guard’s Jayhawk helicopter out on the water (KCAW/Russell) The Sitka Fire Department responded to a trash can fire in the Air Station Sitka kitchen early Wednesday morning (2-18-26). In a press release, Fire Chief...
Summer ferry schedule similar to recent years, reflects funding problem
Map of the Alaska Marine Highway System’s routes in Southeast Alaska. (Alaska Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities) Travelers can now schedule ferry rides with the Alaska Marine Highway System for May through September....
Alaska News
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Some Alaskans bike to work every day, even in winter. Here’s how you can, too.
The reasons for doing so – as well as the lessons and pieces of gear – are many. But how does...
3 injured in Richardson Highway pileup involving Army convoy
Troopers said they issued multiple citations to civilian and military drivers.
Mat-Su school bus workers vote to strike as soon as March 2
Contract negotiations between workers and Durham School Services stalled last month over issues including wages, training and health check requirements.
NPR
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Trump calls SCOTUS tariffs decision ‘deeply disappointing’ and lays out path forward
President Trump claimed the justices opposing his position were acting because of partisanship,...
The U.S. men’s hockey team to face Slovakia for a spot in an Olympic gold medal match
After an overtime nailbiter in the quarterfinals, the Americans return to the ice Friday in Milan...
NASA eyes March 6 to launch 4 astronauts to the moon on Artemis II mission
The four astronauts heading to the moon for the lunar fly-by are the first humans to venture there...
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