Local News
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Eye doctor brings minimally invasive eye procedures to Ketchikan
The acquisition of a laser means that local patients are less likely to have to travel to urban hubs for specialized care.
Native leaders say disrespectful social media trend symptom of larger problem
Ketchikan Indian Community, Tlingit & Haida, and Alaska Native Heritage Center sent out a joint press release condemning the behavior.
Team ‘Northbound Nutters’ claims first place and $10,000 in 2026 Race to Alaska
Teams of seagoers have been traversing a 750-mile span of water between Washington state and Ketchikan as part of the engineless boating competition. This year's winning team crossed the finish line Monday night.
Ketchikan City Council hires former fire chief as city manager
The Ketchikan City Council approved the city manager contract for Abner Hoage at its Thursday night meeting.
Station Highlights
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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....
KRBD’s Annual Fourth of July Raffle Starts Now
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
Have you been keeping up with the story? If you’ve missed a moment or two, don’t...
Get the KRBD App available for Apple and Android
KRBD has an App! Search “KRBD” in your App Store or Google Play Store and download the...
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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Craig Parks and Recreation Report
Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Arts Council Report
The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council Main Street Gallery. (KRBD staff) Blueberry Arts...
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report
The Float for Hope drug-free and alcohol-free community event is July 18, Ketchikan 1-2-3 free...
Southeast News
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Artist returns to ancestral home for residency in Sitka
Nena Howell Walton is the artist-in-residence at Sitka National Historical Park. (Photo courtesy of Nena Howell Walton) Sealaska Heritage Institute is hosting Indigenous artists in public spaces across Southeast Alaska this...
STA calls for respect for totem poles, culturally significant places in light of disrespectful social media trend
In a Thursday press release, Sitka Tribe of Alaska said they expect visitors to “treat our people, our homelands, and our culture with respect.” (KCAW/McKenney) Sitka Tribe of Alaska has joined several other Southeast Alaska...
Wrangell Public School District applied for major education grant
The Wrangell school district has applied for a major state grant that would pay for the headsets and software for a new virtual learning program to help students train for healthcare careers. The district is in the running for...
Alaska News
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Judge puts 2nd Dan Sullivan back on ballot in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race
The Division of Election disqualified Dan Sullivan of Petersburg after deciding his challenge was...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 26, 2026
State lawmakers reflect on a flurry of new laws — and vetoes from Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
Dozens of Alaska bills meet their fate at Gov. Dunleavy’s desk
Gov. Mike Dunleavy told lawmakers on Thursday he’d vetoed six bills. Meanwhile, dozens more have passed into law. Here’s a look at a few vetoes and new laws.
NPR
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Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut, a first for Central Asia
The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have...
Opinion: Ranch dressing is a winner at the World Cup games
NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on the popularity of ranch dressing among international visitors...
If a Lyme disease vaccine gets approved, how would it go over? We asked hunters
Drugmakers are working on a potential new shot to prevent the tick-borne illness. How might it...
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