Local News
LatestKetchikan School Board is now considering closing a school
by Michael Fanelli | Feb 12, 2025
The idea of closing Point Higgins Elementary is a reaction to the possibility that the state may not approve any additional school funding.
Metlakatla man charged with sexual abuse of a minor
by Michael Fanelli | Feb 12, 2025
Harry Olsen was charged with six felony counts of sexual abuse of a minor. Troopers believe he may have had additional victims.
Southeast Alaskans can fish for yelloweye rockfish again
by Jack Darrell | Feb 8, 2025
The Alaska Board of Fisheries voted to reopen resident and nonresident sport fisheries for yelloweye rockfish.
Federal Subsistence Board officially designates Ketchikan as rural, opening residents up to new harvest opportunities
by Jack Darrell and Michael Fanelli | Feb 7, 2025
For years, the Ketchikan Indian Community has argued that Ketchikan’s nonrural designation prevented tribal citizens from practicing their traditional subsistence way of life.
Station Highlights
LatestKRBD Board of Directors Meeting
by Mike Gates | Jan 31, 2025
The next regularly scheduled KRBD Board of Directors Meeting is Wednesday, February 5 at 5:30 PM,...
KRBD Community Advisory Board
by Mike Gates | Jan 24, 2025
KRBD’s Community Advisory Board or CAB is meeting Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6 pm at the...
Southern Southeast Alaska Photo of the Day
by krbd.news | Dec 6, 2024
Heather Dickerson sent this shot of Ward Lake swans. To submit a local photo, send it to...
KRBD tee shirts on sale now
by Marty West | Apr 13, 2024
KRBD-FM has fabulous tee shirts with our logo on sale! We didn’t order many – just...
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestAnnual quilt show opens Saturday
by Maria Dudzak | Feb 11, 2025
“Quilting in the Rain,” the 33rd Annual show presented by Rainy Day Quilters is...
Farmers’ Summit comes to Southeast
by Maria Dudzak | Jan 29, 2025
A Ketchikan Farmers’ Summit is February 20 -22 in Juneau. Izzy Haywood of the nonprofit...
Ketchikan Community Foundation seeks grant applicants
by Maria Dudzak | Jan 21, 2025
KCF has reached a $1 million endowment goal and has $40,000 available for grants this cycle. This...
Community Reports
LatestArts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | Feb 13, 2025
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) Hear from youth...
Museum report
by Maria Dudzak | Feb 12, 2025
Hear all about the new exhibit opening in March – “History Afloat” featuring...
First City Players Report
by Maria Dudzak | Feb 11, 2025
Auditions are coming up for the multi-generational show “Alice in Wonderland”,...
Southeast News
LatestInvestigation confirms SPD euthanized six pets by gunshot
by KCAW Sitka | Feb 12, 2025
Pictured: The six shelter pets that were euthanized last September, according to the internal...
Three Wrangell residents are expected to go to trial for drug charges
by KSTK Wrangell | Feb 12, 2025
(Sage Smiley, KSTK)Three individuals who were arrested last month on felony drug charges had their...
Seine gear allowed in Redoubt Bay subsistence sockeye fishery beginning this summer
by KCAW Sitka | Feb 11, 2025
Dipnetting from the shore or a boat at the base of Redoubt Falls has been the go-to method for...
Alaska News
LatestHigh prices and low supply: Egg shortage ruffles feathers in Anchorage
by APRN News | Feb 13, 2025
The state of the egg-conomy is forcing Anchorage eateries to raise prices and rethink recipes. It...
Investigation confirms Sitka police euthanized 6 pets by gunshot
by APRN News | Feb 13, 2025
The killings follow a breakdown of shelter operations last summer that left police supervising the...
Many Things Under a Rock | Outdoor Explorer
by APRN News | Feb 13, 2025
Author David Scheel discusses his memoir on his life with Octopuses, “Many Things Under a...
NPR
LatestShonda Rhimes, Issa Rae have cut ties with the Kennedy Center now that Trump is chair
by NPR News | Feb 13, 2025
The Kennedy Center was created by bipartisan legislation signed by former President Eisenhower in...
Sweeping cuts hit recent federal hires as Trump administration slashes workforce
by NPR News | Feb 13, 2025
Employees across several agencies including the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the...
What is happening with PEPFAR? It depends whom you ask
by NPR News | Feb 13, 2025
The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief received a waiver from the Trump...