Local News
LatestKIC opens downtown gift shop and artist market
by Hunter Morrison | Jun 2, 2026
There are few gift shops in downtown Ketchikan that sell almost only Native-made goods. But the Ketchikan Indian Community opened a new store this week that’s doing just that.
Public use cabin opens at Ketchikan campground
by Sydney Dauphinais | Jun 1, 2026
The S’igedi Aas Hidi cabin is the first U.S. Forest Service cabin built on the Ketchikan road system.
Fruit tree project aims to increase food access in Metlakatla
by Hunter Morrison | May 29, 2026
For many communities in rural Alaska, accessing fresh fruit can be challenging. But a project in Metlakatla is looking to change that by planting fruit-bearing trees and bushes around town.
Ketchikan school district now has extra year to pay $5.4 million debt
by Hunter Morrison | May 28, 2026
Ketchikan's school board and borough assembly agreed on a new version of a repayment plan this week that includes one year of paying interest only.
Station Highlights
LatestKRBD’s 50th Birthday Weekend was a Huge Success
by Mike Gates | May 26, 2026
Thanks to the generosity and enthusiastic support of Ketchikan’s business community, KRBD...
KRBD’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...
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
LatestThe dangers of screen use and what it does to your brain
by Maria Dudzak | May 28, 2026
Residential Youth & Community (RYC) provides behavioral health services for youth and young...
An 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,...
Community Reports
LatestKetchikan Public Library Report
by Maria Dudzak | Jun 2, 2026
The Ketchikan Public Library is busy in June with the Summer Reading Program kicking off June 5th,...
Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce report
by Maria Dudzak | Jun 1, 2026
Hunter and Deb Davis have been named Grand Marshals of the 4th of July Parade. Fourth Fest booth...
Job Center Report
by Maria Dudzak | Jun 1, 2026
Hear about some of the nearly 500 jobs available in the Ketchikan area and other services offered...
Southeast News
LatestKaasitlaan Dancers perform at Celebration 2026
by KSTK Wrangell | Jun 3, 2026
The Wrangell JOM Kaasitlaan Dancers will perform three times at Celebration 2026 in Juneau this...
Petersburg assembly approves increases to electric rates and marine passenger fees
by KFSK Petersburg | Jun 2, 2026
An electric meter in Petersburg keeps track of a building’s power usage. (Angela...
Public Hearings on Two, 6-Mile Land Use Proposals
by KSTK Wrangell | Jun 2, 2026
The assembly has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, June 9, on two separate requests to lease...
Alaska News
LatestAlaska News Nightly: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
by APRN News | Jun 2, 2026
A slew of candidates slip in under the wire to campaign for governor, Congress and the state...
Nearly 70 candidates filed on deadline for Alaska’s August primary ballot
by APRN News | Jun 2, 2026
As recently as midday Friday, the Division of Elections listed 26 races with fewer than two...
Report: Alaska LNG project could cost Municipality of Anchorage millions
by APRN News | Jun 2, 2026
The concerns come as the LaFrance administration takes aggressive steps to build thousands of new...
NPR
LatestHow a single decision made a century ago split a family in half by race
by NPR News | Jun 3, 2026
Pope Leo’s Black family roots inspired journalist Susan Saulny to research her Creole great-uncle who moved to Chicago, became white and didn’t return. She describes her journey to reunite her family.
Greetings from Porto, whose lanes are lined with colorful textiles
by NPR News | Jun 3, 2026
Linen scarves, cotton aprons and dishtowels adorn the entrances to souvenir shops, many of which...
Takeaways from Iowa’s primaries. And, DOJ nixes Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
by NPR News | Jun 3, 2026
Polls have now closed in six states that held primary elections yesterday. Here are the key...







