Local News
Latest‘The salmon people’: How Alaska’s only Native reservation saved its fishing culture
by Nathaniel Herz | Apr 10, 2026
Metlakatla sustains a thriving fishing industry — and the tribe is fighting in court to expand its territory.
Ketchikan school board votes to close 2 elementary schools
by Sydney Dauphinais | Apr 9, 2026
The board unanimously voted to close both Fawn Mountain and Point Higgins Elementary Schools at the end of this school year.
KIC overcomes first hurdle in bringing healing center to Ketchikan
by Hunter Morrison | Apr 8, 2026
The tribe's rezone request for the former Salmon Falls Resort has been a topic of debate for months met with both support and opposition. The borough assembly’s approval is the first step in bringing the proposed healing center to fruition.
Ketchikan movie theater set to open
by Sydney Dauphinais | Apr 6, 2026
The owners recognize the theater is marketed toward tourists. They say that’s not necessarily a bad thing -- and they want it to benefit the community.
Station Highlights
LatestKRBD 50 Year History Moments with Dave Kiffer
by KRBD Ketchikan | Apr 6, 2026
Have you been keeping up with the story? If you’ve missed a moment or two, don’t...
KRBD announces new App available for Apple and Android
by Mike Gates | Apr 5, 2026
KRBD has an App! Search “KRBD” in your App Store or Google Play Store and download the...
“One Poem a Day” Schedule and Poems
by KRBD Ketchikan | Mar 30, 2026
Click on the text above to see the schedule of poems and to listen.
So close – and it’s because of listeners like you!
by Mike Gates | Mar 30, 2026
KRBD’s Spring Pledge Drive raised more than $42,000 in just two days — a testament to the...
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 | Apr 10, 2026
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Arts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 9, 2026
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) The Ketchikan...
Museum report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 8, 2026
The Summer Season starts up soon and there will be guided tours, including special tours for...
Southeast News
LatestSitka schools extend academic year following snow day cancellations
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 10, 2026
Heavy snowfall last month prompted the Sitka School District to close schools for three days....
Sitka Assembly interviews municipal administrator candidates
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 10, 2026
The Sitka Assembly interviewed two candidates for municipal administrator during a public meeting...
Aging asbestos pipe bursts in downtown Wrangell, sends mud in downtown gift shop
by KSTK Wrangell | Apr 10, 2026
Wrangell Public Works crew fix broken water main on April 8, 2026. (Colette Czarnecki/KSTK) Kim...
Alaska News
LatestAfter last year’s historic tsunami, some cruise lines say they’ll avoid Tracy Arm this year
by APRN News | Apr 10, 2026
The companies said they’ll skip Tracy Arm based on the state of the waterway and current geologic...
Park leads Donley by 22 votes in bid for Midtown Assembly race as more ballots are counted in Anchorage election
by APRN News | Apr 10, 2026
Two education-related ballot propositions and a proposed bond for public safety improvements are...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 10, 2026
by APRN News | Apr 10, 2026
Last summer’s historic tsunami in Southeast means new itineraries for some cruise lines this...
NPR
LatestPope Leo says ‘delusion of omnipotence’ is fueling U.S.-Israeli war in Iran
by NPR News | Apr 11, 2026
In the first weeks of the war, the Chicago-born Leo was initially reluctant to publicly condemn...
Artemis II splashdown captures nationwide attention
by NPR News | Apr 11, 2026
Fans across the country tuned in to see the Artemis II crew make their splashy return to...
Opinion: A well-deserved statue for a hero rat
by NPR News | Apr 11, 2026
Cambodia is recognizing the life-saving contributions of a rat named Magawa with a statue. The late rat sniffed out landmines for a non-profit group, and in a short career helped find more than 100.








