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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.
Motion seeks to halt timber sale near Ketchikan
The motion filed in federal court is asking to stop the Shelter Cove Timber Sale. It follows a lawsuit filed in August challenging the larger South Revilla Integrated Resource Project.
Education funding, capital investments dominate Ketchikan legislative forum
Five Southeast Alaska lawmakers answered questions from constituents during a forum at Southeast Conference this week.
‘This is the most terrible idea there is’: tribal leaders express concerns about proposed repeal of Roadless Rule
Over thirty people spoke at the subsistence hearing held at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center in Ketchikan this week.
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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Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce report
Hear about the Celebration of the Stars Gala, tree auction, and Merry Merchants and Munch....
Job Center Report
Hear about some of more than 550 jobs available in the Ketchikan area and on Prince of Wales...
Weather Report from NWS Juneau
Fall has arrived and a warm front from the south is expected to bring rain later this week. Hear...
Southeast News
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City looks for feedback on proposed cruise dock code
In Sitka’s zoning code, all commercial docks are treated the same– it does not differentiate between the size or type of dock, whether it’s a dock for charter fishing boats or cruise ships. And commercial, waterfront and...
Sitkans commemorate Indigenous children impacted by residential schools
Naa Kahídi Dancers perform for Sitka’s Orange Shirt Day event. (KCAW/Salemo) Sitkans gathered Wednesday evening (9-30-26) for Orange Shirt Day to honor Indigenous children impacted by residential schools. The community filled...
Rental market tight in Wrangell-Petersburg
For the second year in a row, the Wrangell-Petersburg area has the lowest rental housing vacancy...
Alaska News
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Anchorage childcare providers team up to share the work of keeping centers open
A new child care center downtown is part of the Community Childcare Network — launched to help providers share services like IT and human resources so staff can focus on kids.
Vance targets Peltola, touts energy development at Alaska rally
The Vice President announced $400 million to build new transmission lines in Alaska as he rallied Republicans in Fairbanks.
Recovery 1 year after ex-Typhoon Halong | Talk of Alaska
Halong survivors and those assisting in the recovery efforts talk about lessons learned, progress and remaining work one year after the powerful storm devastated Western Alaska communities.
NPR
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Cornell names former acting U.S. attorney general to review rape case
Cornell University names Sally Yates, former acting U.S. attorney general and career federal...
France’s police fire tear gas and water cannons as school protests sweep the country
More than a quarter of a million people rallied nationwide to support school students demanding...
Here are the finalists for the 2026 National Book Awards
Three-time National Book Award finalist Edwidge Danticat and debut novelist Morgan Thomas are up...
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