Local News
LatestBusinesses 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.
Cruise line association, City of Ketchikan to establish new guidelines
by Sydney Dauphinais | May 7, 2026
Ketchikan’s first large cruise ship of 2026 docked downtown in late April. (Hunter...
Canoe season awakens in Metlakatla
by Hunter Morrison | May 6, 2026
In Metlakatla, wildlife isn't the only thing emerging from wintertime hibernation. Canoes are hitting the water again, marking this year’s start of a Tsimshian tradition that’s tied to the village’s history.
Ketchikan port company sues retired state ferry over moorage fee dispute
by Hunter Morrison | May 5, 2026
The complaint alleges that the vessel’s moorage fees have not been paid since November 2024.
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...
Call for KRBD Memories and Photos
by Mike Gates | Apr 27, 2026
Be sure to RSVP for Five Decades on the Dial: KRBD’s 50 Year Live Day and get your Dance...
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...
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
LatestCraig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 8, 2026
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Arts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 7, 2026
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) “The Art...
UAS Ketchikan Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 6, 2026
Ellen Simpson, Professor of Communications at UAS Ketchikan, gives some info on communications...
Southeast News
LatestKids learn gun skills and safety with revival of Sitka’s 4-H rifle club
by KCAW Sitka | May 8, 2026
Siblings Izzy Diaz and Andy Farnham-Bradley inspect their targets after practice at the indoor...
Sitka School Board to fill two vacancies after board members resign
by KCAW Sitka | May 7, 2026
Two Sitka School Board members are stepping down. When the board met on Wednesday (5-6-26), it accepted the formal resignations of Tom Williams and Amanda Williams. Tom Williams was appointed to a vacant school board seat in...
‘The only way that we can heal is to talk about it’: Sitkans observe MMIP Day at public vigil
by KCAW Sitka | May 7, 2026
Attendees hold candles while observing a minute of silence for missing and murdered Indigenous...
Alaska News
LatestAlaska News Nightly: Friday, May 8, 2026
by APRN News | May 8, 2026
Research suggests events like the enormous Tracy Arm landslide could become more common with...
Alaska Legislature asks federal government for more flexibility on rural health funding
by APRN News | May 8, 2026
Legislators say restrictions on how and when Rural Health Transformation Program funding can be...
Alaska Public Media President and CEO Ed Ulman honored with PBS Station Leadership Award
by APRN News | May 8, 2026
PBS recognized Ulman for his decade of leadership in Alaska and advocacy for rural and underserved...
NPR
LatestSouthern Republicans redistrict after Supreme Court rules, Dems lose big in Virginia
by NPR News | May 9, 2026
The Supreme Court weakened minority voting rights and prompted Republicans in four states to move to redistrict as part of Trump’s push. A court nullified Democratic redistricting in Virginia.
They graduate to six figure salaries, and grueling work
by NPR News | May 9, 2026
Cadets from the nation’s Merchant Marine academies are finding lots of demand and great...
How the 1994 World Cup kicked off America’s love affair with soccer
by NPR News | May 9, 2026
Soccer — or football as it’s known around the globe — was far from mainstream in the U.S....








