Local News
LatestThorne Bay unofficial mayoral election results are in
by Hunter Morrison | May 13, 2026
The small community on Prince of Wales Island held a special mayoral election on Tuesday. Acting city mayor Timber Pesterfield was the top vote-getter.
Prince of Wales man charged with drug distribution, sexual abuse of a minor
by Hunter Morrison | May 12, 2026
Twenty-four-year-old Payton Brewer is charged with sexual assault, murder of an unborn child and over 40 other counts after he allegedly distributed drugs and alcohol to minors.
Ketchikan school district faces another budget shortfall
by Sydney Dauphinais | May 11, 2026
The board approved next year’s district budget late last month, but it didn’t account for the overspending of over $4.5M in this fiscal year.
Businesses expand north with Ward Cove developments
by Hunter Morrison | May 8, 2026
In response to the cruise ship industry’s boom, local developers are building attractions in Ward Cove to maximize tourism dollars and alleviate congestion downtown.
Station Highlights
LatestKRBD’s Annual Fourth of July Raffle Starts Now
by Mike Gates | May 8, 2026
Tickets are available for KRBD’s Annual Fourth of July raffle and the prizes this year are...
Tickets on sale to “Dance through the Decades” with KRBD!
by Mike Gates | Apr 16, 2026
It’s time to RSVP for KRBD’s 50 Year Live Day and Dance through the Decades Costume...
KRBD 50 Year History Moments with Dave Kiffer
by Linda Miles | Apr 6, 2026
Have you been keeping up with the story? If you’ve missed a moment or two, don’t...
“One Poem a Day” Schedule and Poems
by mariad | Apr 4, 2026
Click on the text above to see the schedule of poems and to listen.
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestAn interview with Biriba Union
by KRBD Ketchikan | May 8, 2026
Biriba Union is performing in Ketchikan. Stephanie Patton spoke with Mike Block, a member of the...
RurAL CAP seeks senior mentors and companions
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 14, 2026
Efforts are underway to kick off an Elder Mentors and Senior Companions program in Ketchikan,...
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.
Community Reports
LatestArts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 14, 2026
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) “The Art...
Museum report
by Maria Dudzak | May 13, 2026
The new exhibit “Cedar: The Tree of Life” continues at the Tongass Historical Museum,...
First City Players Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 12, 2026
Hear about ArtsCool classes and scholarships, The Fish Pirate’s Daughter auditions are...
Southeast News
LatestSitka Assembly approves budgets for FY2027
by KCAW Sitka | May 14, 2026
The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday (5-12-26) passed the city’s final operating budget and capital...
Sitka health clinic temporarily closes after possible measles exposure
by KCAW Sitka | May 14, 2026
A sign posted to the door of Sitka Medical Center on Thursday afternoon (KCAW/Rose) A health...
Wrangell To Build Solar Farm
by KSTK Wrangell | May 14, 2026
A 44-acre solar power farm in Wrangell is starting up. The local borough assembly approved the...
Alaska News
LatestAlaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 14, 2026
by APRN News | May 14, 2026
State lawmakers reject Gov. Dunleavy’s pick for attorney general.
First oil from Pikka ‘imminent,’ as developer hails biggest North Slope project in decades
by APRN News | May 14, 2026
More than a decade after the Pikka field ushered in what industry leaders called a renaissance on...
New building code updates could help increase Anchorage construction
by APRN News | May 14, 2026
Officials say the changes are meant to balance safety and efficiency.
NPR
LatestDeath toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24
by NPR News | May 15, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv...
Which Trump cabinet member has a new reality show? The quiz knows
by NPR News | May 15, 2026
This week, in Warshington, D.C., the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal...
After redistricting, what does representation mean to Tennessee voters?
by NPR News | May 15, 2026
What does representation look like for Tennessee voters who were split into three new...








