Local News
LatestBorough votes to terminate library funding agreement
by Sydney Dauphinais and Hunter Morrison | May 21, 2026
Many people across the island may lose library access if an agreement isn't reached by Dec 31.
Ketchikan residents struggle to keep up with much-needed utility rate increases
by Hunter Morrison | May 21, 2026
Ketchikan residents who paid a utility bill recently may have noticed it’s more expensive than it was before, after the city council approved several rate increases to keep pace with rising costs and pay for future infrastructure projects.
We asked the Kayhi class of 2026 what they plan to do after graduation. This is what they said
by Minh-Thu Vo, Milla Kinunen and Meg Thompson | May 19, 2026
Decision Day is the deadline for students to submit enrollment deposits to their college of choice.
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins talks education funding, fisheries and reviving the ferry system
by Sydney Dauphinais | May 18, 2026
Kreiss-Tomkins represented parts of Southeast in the state legislature for a decade. Now, the born and raised Sitkan is running for governor.
Station Highlights
LatestKRBD’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...
Tickets on sale to “Dance through the Decades” with KRBD!
by Mike Gates | Apr 16, 2026
It’s time to RSVP for KRBD’s 50 Year Live Day and Dance through the Decades Costume...
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
LatestAn 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,...
Schoenbar 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.
Community Reports
LatestArts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 21, 2026
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) “The Art...
PeaceHealth Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 20, 2026
Diabetes is a prevalent health issue. Dr. Jon Miller discusses diabetes prevention and treatment,...
Ketchikan Public Library Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 19, 2026
Senior Tech Time will be a monthly event, there’s a Children’s Book Sale on May 30,...
Southeast News
LatestBrother of Sitka worker released by Israel after boat was intercepted on way to Gaza
by KCAW Sitka | May 21, 2026
Camryn Hollarsmith holds a photo of her brother Logan who was released from an Israeli prison...
Trees touching the sky, pianos under the sea: former Sitkan reimagines Alaska in debut novel
by KCAW Sitka | May 21, 2026
Kendra Langford Shaw (Mary Kate Teske) Kendra Langford Shaw moved away from Sitka when she was...
Sitka teen gains ‘a new perspective’ from Coast Guard flight
by KCAW Sitka | May 20, 2026
Sitka High School Junior Bristol Clifton (right) reviews the plan for her first ride-along with a...
Alaska News
LatestState voids Area M restrictions after Aleutians East argues ethics violation
by APRN News | May 22, 2026
The Aleutians East Borough was among four plaintiffs who argued the Board of Fisheries violated...
Alaska Legislature approves millions for facilities upgrades at Mt. Edgecumbe High School
by APRN News | May 22, 2026
Lawmakers called the state’s management of the school into question after witnessing deteriorating...
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 21, 2026
by APRN News | May 21, 2026
Communities in Western Alaska brace for skyrocketing fuel costs.
NPR
LatestAsk AI or just Google it? Google makes a big change to a little search box
by NPR News | May 22, 2026
The search giant is updating its famously minimalist homepage. But what looks like a tiny design...
Gabbard resigns as national intelligence director citing husband’s cancer diagnosis
by NPR News | May 22, 2026
Gabbard is the latest in a series of Cabinet officials to leave the Trump administration.
Shein buys Everlane, which sold millennials the dream of ethical, affordable luxury
by NPR News | May 22, 2026
Everlane’s finances have faltered in recent years. But will the merger alienate...








