by Hunter Morrison | Mar 6, 2026

The library was awarded a $20,000 grant that will improve its parking lot and expand resource access to people with mobility issues.

City of Craig asks residents to weigh in on tourism in the community

by Sydney Dauphinais | Mar 5, 2026

The Welcome to Craig sign shown November 2025. (Hunter Morrison/KRBD) The City of Craig is asking...

Otos gives annual State of the Borough address

by Hunter Morrison | Mar 4, 2026

Ketchikan Gateway Borough Mayor Austin Otos highlighted economic development projects, public works initiatives, and state advocacy efforts at his first State of the Borough address on Wednesday.

Ketchikan school district given 3 years to pay $5.4M debt

by Sydney Dauphinais | Mar 3, 2026

Ketchikan’s borough offices are in the White Cliff Building (KRBD staff photo) The Ketchikan...

Station Highlights

Tune Into Spring with KRBD’s Spring Quiet Drive

by Mike Gates | Feb 23, 2026

Shhhh…. Members and Supporters, listen close. It’s Spring Quiet Drive time at KRBD – a...

Grace Freeman wins KRBD 50 Year Logo Design Contest

by Mike Gates | Feb 20, 2026

The winner of KRBD’s 50 Year Logo Design Contest is Grace Freeman! Our selection panel...

KRBD announces new App available for Apple and Android

by Mike Gates | Feb 6, 2026

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

by KRBD Ketchikan | Jan 27, 2026

Have you been keeping up with the story? If you’ve missed a moment or two, don’t...

Morning Edition Interviews

Schoenbar students talk Kanayama exchange program

by Hunter Morrison | Mar 4, 2026

Ketchikan-Kanayama exchange students Hunter Hull and Holly Jayne Patotzka talk about the program ahead of their trip to Kanyama, Japan. They were joined in studio by exchange program president Ashley Gunn.

Troll and Johnson share paleontological adventures at Discovery Center

by Maria Dudzak | Feb 24, 2026

Scientist Kirk Johnson, director of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, and artist Ray...

Ketchikan quilt show set for this weekend

by Maria Dudzak | Feb 13, 2026

The Rainy Day Quilters’ 34th Annual quilt show is this Saturday and Sunday at the Ted Ferry...

Community Reports

Arts Council Report

by Hunter Morrison | Mar 5, 2026

The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) Hear about...

Craig Parks and Recreation Report

by Maria Dudzak | Feb 27, 2026

Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.

First City Players Report

by Maria Dudzak | Feb 24, 2026

Rehearsals are underway and tickets available for “Blithe Spirit,” spaces are still...

Southeast News

Emergency management veteran advises Southeast communities on ‘post-traumatic growth’ following landslides

by KCAW Sitka | Mar 6, 2026

Dr. Mary Schoenfeldt presenting at the 2026 SLIPP conference (KCAW/Cotter) Dr. Mary Schoenfeldt is no stranger to disaster stress and mental health management. Throughout her career in emergency management, Schoenfeldt led the...

Alaska Volcano Observatory team repairs GPS system tracking Mt. Edgecumbe

by KCAW Sitka | Mar 4, 2026

A specialist works to repair the broken antenna of a GPS station that monitors tectonic shifts at...

Alaska and Washington Tribes oppose B.C. proposal to limit environmental consultation

by KSTK Wrangell | Mar 4, 2026

The open pits and waste rock pile at Red Chris Mine in the headwaters of the IskutRiver, a major...

Alaska News

Our 12 favorite photos from the 2026 Iditarod ceremonial start

by APRN News | Mar 7, 2026

The 2026 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race began Saturday in downtown Anchorage, as 37 teams set off on the city’s streets and trails for an 11-mile run in front of thousands of cheering fans.