Local News
LatestKetchikan expected to see record number of cruise ship passengers
by Sydney Dauphinais | Mar 27, 2026
Ketchikan is expected to see over 1.6 million cruise ship passengers this summer. That’s up over 100,000 from last year.
Ketchikan school board delays approval to close elementary schools
by Sydney Dauphinais | Mar 26, 2026
The board delayed closing schools and approved a reduction in force plan during their Wednesday night meeting.
One year later, Ketchikan remembers rockslide that bisected island’s main road
by Hunter Morrison | Mar 25, 2026
This month marks one year since a non-fatal rockslide split Ketchikan’s only highway in two. In the days following, locals came out of the woodwork to help their neighbors get to where they needed to go.
Coast Guard temporarily relieves commanding officer of Ketchikan-based cutter
by Sydney Dauphinais | Mar 24, 2026
Commanding officer for the Douglas Denman was temporarily relieved following an investigation that led to a “loss of confidence.”
Station Highlights
LatestSpring Pledge Drive Thank You Gifts
by Mike Gates | Mar 20, 2026
When you donate to KRBD’s Spring Pledge Drive, you are eligible to receive thank you gifts...
“One Poem a Day” coming in April
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 19, 2026
Attention poetry fans...KRBD once again brings you "One Poem A Day Won't Kill You" in April. If you are interested in reading a poem you wrote, or one in the public domain, contact us.
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...
Save the Date: Five Decades on the Dial
by Mike Gates | Feb 20, 2026
Be sure to mark your calendars for “Five Decades on the Dial” – KRBD’s...
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestSchoenbar 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
LatestCraig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 27, 2026
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Arts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 26, 2026
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) The next few...
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report
by Hunter Morrison | Mar 25, 2026
Hear about an upcoming fruit tree grafting workshop, a color fun run for mental health and more....
Southeast News
Latest2026 commercial herring fishery opens
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 28, 2026
The Sitka Sound Sac Roe herring fishery opened on Friday (3-27-26) for the first time this year. In an announcement from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Friday afternoon (3-27-26), state managers said they opened the...
Can a Democrat win Alaska’s governorship? Tom Begich thinks so — and he came to Wrangell to say why
by KSTK Wrangell | Mar 27, 2026
Former Alaska State Senator Tom Begich visits KSTK on March 22, 2026 to talk about his run for...
Board of Fish rejects proposals to reduce hatchery pink and chum production
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 26, 2026
Chum salmon swim in the Sheldon Jackson Hatchery’s raceway on Aug. 14, 2017. Chum returns were...
Alaska News
LatestWar and ICE: Anchorage No Kings protesters are fed up
by APRN News | Mar 28, 2026
Sad, angry and fed up people packed Town Square Park to condemn the Trump administration. There was also hope.
Independent attorney Gregg Brelsford is 18th candidate in Alaska governor’s race
by APRN News | Mar 27, 2026
Brelsford said he’s running to be what he calls “Alaska’s education governor.”
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, March 27, 2026
by APRN News | Mar 27, 2026
How tumultuous oil prices changed the state’s calculation of what it can spend.
NPR
LatestPope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message
by NPR News | Mar 29, 2026
Pope Leo XIV rejected claims that God justifies war and prayed especially for Christians in the...
How to navigate the maze of drug discounts to get the best price
by NPR News | Mar 29, 2026
In February, TrumpRx joined a growing list of websites consumers can tap for discounts on their...
Pakistan hosts diplomatic discussions on ending war
by NPR News | Mar 29, 2026
Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt will meet in Islamabad today in an attempt to come up with a plan to de-escalate the Iran war, after another group got involved in the expanding conflict:...









