by Leila Kheiry | Dec 18, 2018

Bad weather has led to a short extension of the wolf-trapping season in the Prince of Wales Island area, but only to give trappers more time to collect their gear.

Attorney: Ketchikan borough use of CPV funds OK

by Leila Kheiry | Dec 18, 2018

A federal judge’s recent ruling regarding the use of cruise fees is not as restrictive as initially thought, according to Ketchikan Gateway Borough Attorney Glenn Brown.

Ketchikan assembly approves animal-noise code change

by Leila Kheiry | Dec 17, 2018

Animal Protection Director Eddie Blackwood told the assembly that his department works hard to resolve a conflict between neighbors. The change provides tools to help them do that, he said.

Station Highlights

Online Silent Auction

by Stuart Whyte | Nov 21, 2018

Great items are now available in KRBD's Online Silent Auction...including a few new items! All bidding closes by Friday, December 28th. Click to see what's available.

Winter Winner-land Raffle

by Stuart Whyte | Nov 19, 2018

Tickets are available now for KRBD's Winter Winner-land Raffle featuring a Grand Prize of $4,000 Cash! Only 200 tickets will be sold. All tickets will be drawn.

Photo of the Day

by Leila Kheiry | Jan 8, 2018

Crystal Capps Nove took this reflective photo at Ketchikan's Ward Lake.

Morning Edition Interviews

Help for the winter blues

by Maria Dudzak | Dec 17, 2018

Do you experience seasonal affective disorder? Counselor Brittany Pope and Tim Kistner, who...

Stay fire safe this winter

by Maria Dudzak | Dec 12, 2018

Fire marshall Chris Grooms offers tips for keeping your home fire safe this winter.

Ask UAS looks at Putin in Russia

by Maria Dudzak | Dec 11, 2018

Tonight, Professor Brandon Chapman presents “On Their Own: Support for and acceptance of...

Community Reports

Ketchikan Public Library Report

by Maria Dudzak | Dec 18, 2018

Things are slowing down for the holidays, but the kids’ winter reading program starts Friday...

Craig Parks and Recreation

by Maria Dudzak | Dec 14, 2018

Victoria Merritt with the Craig Parks and Recreation report for December 14th.

Arts Council Report

by Maria Dudzak | Dec 13, 2018

Numerous concerts are planned this weekend, submissions are sought for the Cleo Weston...

Southeast News

Assembly votes again to negotiate Petro land swap

by Joe Viechnicki | Dec 18, 2018

Petro Marine’s building on South Nordic Drive could be converted into a harbor maintenance...

Southeast’s hatchery chum salmon bonanza a timely hedge against disaster

by KCAW Sitka | Dec 17, 2018

A seiner hauls in hatchery-produced chum salmon in Crawfish Inlet in 2018. Managers knew the ocean survival rate was extraordinary (3-percent) when fishermen landed fish worth over $7 million on the first day. The bonanza saved...

Assembly hears update on hospital negotiations, considers raise for firefighters

by KCAW Sitka | Dec 17, 2018

(Photo/KCAW Emily Kwong) The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday heard an update from consultant Steve Huebner on negotiations between the city and SEARHC over the potential acquisition of Sitka Community Hospital. Huebner said the first...

Alaska News

Alaska senators sometimes split on recent votes

by APRN News | Dec 18, 2018

The US Senate took some big votes last week, and Alaska’s senators sometimes split over them. Alaska Public Media Washington D.C. correspondent Liz Ruskin talked to Alaska News Nightly host Casey Grove. Grove: Liz first of all...

Adding insulation to the outside of your home? Watch out for mold.

by APRN News | Dec 18, 2018

The mobile test lab at the Cold Climate Housing Research Center. (Ravenna Koenig/ Alaska’s Energy...

After months of negotiation, Anchorage teachers officially have contracts

by APRN News | Dec 17, 2018

After months of discussion and negotiation, Anchorage teachers officially have three-year contracts. On Monday night, the contract agreement between the Anchorage School District and the teachers union was officially adopted by...