Local News
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Frances Klein on her decision to run for Ketchikan’s school board
Frances Klein filed to run for Ketchikan’s school board in the October 6 municipal election.
Ketchikan City Council member Judy Zenge files for reelection
Longtime Ketchikan City Council member Judy Zenge is running again for a three year seat on the council.
Federal government extends public comment period for proposed Roadless Rule rescission
The public comment was extended by 15 days and now ends October 6.
Borough assembly member Kathy Bolling files for reelection
Bolling is vying for a three-year seat on the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly.
Station Highlights
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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...
Thank You to Our Members!
October marked the first month of KRBD moving forward without federal funding. We are now 100%...
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) Businesses have...
Museum report
There will be some changes at the Totem Heritage Center as an exhibit is being removed and...
Southeast News
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Sitka administrator candidate advances to community meet-and-greet
The Sitka Assembly interviewed Gerrie Cotter on September 10, 2026. (KCAW/McKenney) After two virtual meetings, a finalist for the city’s top job is coming to town. The Sitka Assembly agreed to invite Gerrie Cotter to meet with...
Sitkans lay out need for speed at first-ever puzzling contest
A puzzler holds a piece up to the box’s cover to see where it fits in. (KCAW/Salemo) Puzzling is usually a peaceful hobby stretched out over a couple of days. But some Sitkans looked to change the pace last week (9-3-26),...
Sitka talks trash at assembly table
A large dumpster at Thomsen Harbor. (KCAW/McKenney) The Sitka Assembly voted Tuesday (9-8-26) to add a large-scale dumpster option to the city’s solid waste code. Currently, code requires all homes, businesses, and liveaboards...
Alaska News
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Report used to justify reinstatement of Alaska Republican governor candidate appears flawed
The Department of Law said it found possible gaps in disclosure forms filed by candidates, but a...
Republican candidate for Alaska House challenges her disqualification from primary election
Sarah Short says she will run as a write-in for House District 13 in Anchorage if she does not win...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, September 11, 2026
Firefighters push themselves in memory of first responders who died on 9/11.
NPR
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The producer of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer’s tip for finding a hit? Don’t look for one
Theatre producer Francesca Moody has a remarkable record of spotting shows that go on to have wide...
Key leaders sound the alarm on AI. And, Iran-Gulf diplomacy hits a setback
Some key leaders at artificial intelligence companies call for a slowdown in AI development. And,...
This city led the way on reparations for Black people. Trump is trying to stop it
Evanston, Ill., became the first U.S. city to compensate Black people for historical...
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