Local News
LatestArchaeologists try to answer new questions about first humans in Southeast Alaska
by Jack Darrell | Apr 23, 2024
A recent paper attempts to set a new timeframe of when the first humans might have appeared along the coast of Southeast Alaska, using cave remains and animal fossils from the region.
Haida language and culture non-profit H.E.A.L. opens in Craig
by Jack Darrell | Apr 17, 2024
H.E.A.L. hopes to empower and nurture the local Haida community and heritage.
Borough ratifies disaster declaration for South Tongass fire, state investigation is ongoing
by Jack Darrell | Apr 17, 2024
The Ketchikan Borough Assembly voted to enact a disaster declaration for the recent fire that devastated the South Tongass Fire Department
Ketchikan leaders issue disaster declaration for South Tongass fire
by Jack Darrell | Apr 12, 2024
Ketchikan area leaders signed a disaster declaration, in response to the fire that burned the South Tongass Fire station.
Station Highlights
Latest“One Poem a Day” Schedule and Poems
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 2, 2024
Click on the text above to see the schedule of poems and to listen.
KRBD’s Spring Fund Drive
by Mike Gates | Mar 26, 2024
We are excited about this week’s Spring Fund Drive, which runs from Sunday 3/24 through...
Mike Gates moves to Interim GM job
by Marty West | Feb 14, 2024
The Development Specialist will start a six week contract March 1.
More 2024 KRBD Calendars are in!
by Marty West | Feb 5, 2024
On sale at the station, 1101 Copper Ridge Lane and at Parnassus Books and Gifts downtown
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestMobile Integrated Healthcare Program kicking off
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 24, 2024
Ben Watson, community paramedic, give details about the mobile integrated healthcare program, how...
Alzheimer’s topic of next Ask UAS
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 19, 2024
Story sharing and discussion is the format of the next Ask UAS. Assistant Professor Michele...
Meetings scheduled to explore murals and art decor
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 13, 2024
An effort is underway to add more murals and artful signs and planters throughout Ketchikan....
Community Reports
LatestKetchikan Wellness Coalition Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 24, 2024
The “Splash of Color” fun run/walk is this Saturday, May is Mental Health Awareness...
First City Players Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 23, 2024
“A Wrinkle in Time” open next week, auditions for “Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson...
Job Center Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 22, 2024
Hear about Alison on-line training courses, Public Assistance is sharing space with the job center...
Southeast News
LatestAs the birds migrate, Wrangell celebrates with the Stikine River Birding Festival
by KSTK Wrangell | Apr 24, 2024
A Blue Heron on the beach on Wrangell Island. (Photo courtesy of Rich Einert) Bonnie Demerjian has...
Wrangell Assembly preview: sales tax, cybersecurity grant plus more
by KSTK Wrangell | Apr 23, 2024
(Sage Smiley/KSTK) Wrangell’s Borough Assembly will discuss leasing property, cybersecurity, and...
Herring Protectors celebrate unexpected land gift
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 18, 2024
Kh’asheechtlaa Louise Brady (bottom) prepares to drop a tin’aa, or copper shield, into the water...
Alaska News
LatestUnveiling common skin conditions | Line One
by APRN News | Apr 24, 2024
Skin care, published to pixabay.com in 2016 under the Creative Commons Zero License. The skin is...
University of Alaska gets $20M to study effects of climate change on fishing and harvesting in the Gulf of Alaska
by APRN News | Apr 24, 2024
People fish off North Douglas in July 2023. (Clarise Larson/KTOO) A new University of Alaska...
Alaska an important Special Operations training ground, as Arctic sees interest from Russia and China
by APRN News | Apr 24, 2024
Navy SEALs stationed on the East Coast jump from an MC-130J Commando II near Kodiak, Alaska,...
NPR
LatestHeated arguments at the Supreme Court in newest abortion case
by NPR News | Apr 24, 2024
At issue is a clash between federal and state law about how pregnant women must be treated in the...
Taylor Swift set a new record this week with, well, records. The vinyl kind.
by NPR News | Apr 24, 2024
Taylor Swift, whose latest album is now the first to surpass one billion Spotify streams in a...
In Florida, an exodus of people fleeing rising anti-immigrant sentiment
by NPR News | Apr 24, 2024
Nearly a year ago, Florida passed one of the toughest immigration laws in the country. In some...