Local News
LatestBody of unidentified man found in Thomas Basin
by Jack Darrell | Sep 13, 2024
The body of a 72-year-old man was found floating in Thomas Basin in Ketchikan on Sunday.
The Landing Hotel in Ketchikan purchased by Utah-based investment firm
by Jack Darrell | Sep 13, 2024
The Landing Hotel in Ketchikan was purchased by Philo Ventures.
American Legion members commemorate one year of losing historic building
by Michael Fanelli | Sep 13, 2024
The legionnaires took a moment to reflect on the past year and reiterate their commitment to rebuild.
Ketchikan police investigating reported sexual assault by guest high school instructor
by Michael Fanelli | Sep 12, 2024
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District said the instructor won’t return to any district school until the police complete their investigation.
Station Highlights
LatestCandidate Forums on KRBD
by Mike Gates | Sep 10, 2024
Mark your calendars! KRBD is hosting live forums with candidates for local office. Here are the times to tune in: Borough Assembly – Friday, 9/13 – 6-7 pm City Mayor – Wednesday 9/18 – 6-6:30 pm House District...
Southern Southeast Alaska Photo of the Day
by krbd.news | Aug 1, 2024
Kevin Kristovich calls this shot Spirit of the Wolf. To submit a local photo, send it to...
KRBD tee shirts on sale now
by Marty West | Apr 13, 2024
KRBD-FM has fabulous tee shirts with our logo on sale! We didn’t order many – just...
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestTBMP seeks input
by Maria Dudzak | Sep 4, 2024
The Tourism Best Management Practices program in Ketchikan invites business membership (free) and...
Photo book explores small libraries
by Maria Dudzak | Sep 3, 2024
Photographers and authors Don House and Sabine Schmidt are visiting Ketchikan and will make a...
Badd Dog Blues to perform in Ketchikan
by Maria Dudzak | Aug 15, 2024
Blues man Andy Koch of Badd Dog Blues Society will play with local musicians, including Purple...
Community Reports
LatestCraig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Sep 13, 2024
Listen to the September 13 Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein...
Arts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | Sep 12, 2024
Art classes, ornament making, a totem pole raising in Craig, dance classes, open mics and so much...
Museum report
by Maria Dudzak | Sep 11, 2024
Ornaments are needed for the Capitol Christmas Tree and there will be ornament making session the...
Southeast News
LatestFormer member Paul Rioux wins appointment to Sitka School Board
by KCAW Sitka | Sep 13, 2024
Paul Rioux (second from left) takes his seat after being appointed to the Sitka School Board...
Layered Landscapes: Honoring Annabelle Baker’s legacy through art
by KFSK Petersburg | Sep 13, 2024
Petersburg artist Beth Flor’s “Boardwalk Walk” oil painting. (Photo by Olivia Schmidt/KFSK) The...
Crews have repaired broken fiber optic cable, but bringing Sitka fully back online could take several days
by KCAW Sitka | Sep 13, 2024
Repairs have been made to the broken subsea fiber optic cable that took Sitka offline over two...
Alaska News
LatestVoters share their top priorities ahead of November | Alaska Insight
by APRN News | Sep 13, 2024
Alaska’s November election is quickly approaching, and as it does, Alaska Public Media is engaging...
New supportive housing opens for elders experiencing homelessness in Anchorage
by APRN News | Sep 13, 2024
The building, in midtown Anchorage, will ultimately house 45 residents and has five rooms for...
Governor vetoes bill requiring insurance to provide a year of birth control
by APRN News | Sep 13, 2024
Packs of birth control. Currently insurance providers only cover one to three months of birth...
NPR
LatestGun shots fired near Trump at his Florida golf course, former president is ‘safe’
by NPR News | Sep 15, 2024
The Secret Service and the Trump campaign say the former president is ‘safe’ following...
Trump says ‘I hate Taylor Swift’ after pop star endorses Harris
by NPR News | Sep 15, 2024
The Republican presidential nominee directed his vitriol at the pop star after Swift threw her...
Top legal adviser to New York City mayor quits as investigations swell
by NPR News | Sep 15, 2024
The top legal adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams resigned over the weekend, the latest sign...