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Hiker rescued near George Inlet outside Ketchikan
Alaska State Troopers were contacted by 38-year-old Michael Sherzdian who reported he had fallen down and injured himself.
Nonprofit works to enhance fish habitat on Prince of Wales
There are over a thousand manmade stream crossings in the Tongass National Forest that aren't up to standard. But on Prince of Wales Island, an environmental nonprofit is replacing a handful of these structures with fish-friendly culverts.
Hydaburg restores city water
The small community on Prince of Wales Island was without running water for over a week.
Forest Service releases Record of Decision for South Revilla timber project
The Record of Decision states that work on the project can begin immediately.
Station Highlights
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Virgin Voyages 2026 Caribbean Cruise RadioActive Giveaway
Something wonderful has happened! Virgin Voyages, whose ship, The Brilliant Lady, has been sailing...
RadioActive: KRBD’s Summer Member Drive Runs July 25th – August 15th
RadioActive is KRBD’s Summer Member Drive! It kicks off on July 25 on-air and ends on August...
Congratulations KRBD Fourth of July Raffle Winners!
Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket for our 30th Annual Fourth of July Raffle! With your...
KRBD Lauches Community Survey to Collect Strategic Feedback
We’re asking the questions that will shape our next few years. We’d love your answers....
Morning Edition Interviews
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Olympia, Washington based comic Sam Miller tours Southeast
Comedian Sam Miller, known for dealing frankly on issues of addiction and incarceration, is...
The dangers of screen use and what it does to your brain
Residential Youth & Community (RYC) provides behavioral health services for youth and young...
An interview with Biriba Union
Biriba Union is performing in Ketchikan. Stephanie Patton spoke with Mike Block, a member of the...
Community Reports
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UAS Ketchikan Report
Hear about welding, maritime and nursing courses high school students can take for dual credit....
Ketchikan Public Library Report
Active Duty Coast Guard members and their families can get a library card with their I.D, usual...
Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce report
Hear about a special Adventure Tours visit to the SSRAA hatchery this Saturday. It’s free...
Southeast News
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‘There’s no funding for the weir right now’: Sitka Tribe of Alaska introduces AI monitoring at Redoubt
The Redoubt weir stretches across the outflows of the lake. (KCAW/McKenney) It’s just after 5 a.m. on a Sunday morning in late July, and fishermen are unloading their gear onto the shores at Redoubt Falls after the 15-mile boat...
Major expansion in the works for Wrangell’s waterfront
Wrangell is getting closer to a major expansion of its downtown waterfront, building a new rock...
Wrangell Creatives Awarded Arts Ambassadors
Two Wrangell creatives have been awarded Arts Ambassadors for the State of Alaska. That’s...
Alaska News
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North Pole woman sentenced to 21 years for fatal 2022 overdose
Alaska District Court Judge Aaron Peterson handed down the sentence to 39-year-old Samantha...
Eyes on Alaska’s Murkowski as confirmation vote nears for Trump attorney general pick
Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s vote could be pivotal to Todd Blanche’s future. She’s not saying how she’ll vote.
Why Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins thinks he can win the Alaska governor’s race
Alaska Public Media is interviewing the top candidates for governor ahead of the August primary. Hear or read our full interview with Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins here.
NPR
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Sticky or slippery? Snails can change their slime to meet the moment
Snails are slimy. But there’s more to that goo of theirs than meets the eye. It’s a...
The park service says Trump’s arch would obstruct historic sites. Could it be moved?
President Trump’s proposed arch in Memorial Circle would intrude on dozens of nearby sites,...
European nations say World Cup boycott is still on, keeping FIFA’s Infantino in limbo
A continued boycott of the World Cup poses a big threat to FIFA, keeping President Gianni...
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