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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.
Local Ketchikan jeweler to pay for misrepresenting products
The owner of Gold Rush told undercover investigators that all of the products in the store were “locally sourced” when they were not mined in Alaska.
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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Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report
The Float for Hope drug-free and alcohol-free community event is July 18, Ketchikan 1-2-3 free...
First City Players Report
The members-only Season Reveal party is this Thursday, there are a few spots left in the ArtsCool...
Job Center Report
Hear about some of the more than 480 jobs available in the Ketchikan area and other services...
Southeast News
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City clarifies sales tax responsibilities for Sitka business owners
The Sitka Assembly approved a new ordinance Tuesday night (6-23-26) that clarifies the sales tax responsibilities of local business owners. City staff say current code doesn’t clearly reflect the full range of business...
4th of July Logging Show
This year marks a time of transition for the annual Fourth of July logging show, with new...
Military agency prepares to exhume remains of unidentified WWII soldier in Sitka cemetery
The grave of an unidentified soldier known as “X-3” at the Sitka National Cemetery. (KCAW/McKenney) Listen to the sound-rich feature here Officials with a U.S. Department of Defense agency are preparing to exhume the remains of...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Sen. Murkowski criticizes President Trump for derailing his own agenda.
Haines grapples with invasive sweetclover after highway upgrade project
The plant can easily wipe out native species that are crucial for the broader ecosystem.
Bill to protect youth in psychiatric hospitals dies after Dunleavy veto
The bill would have given more state oversight inside psychiatric facilities that treat children. It passed with near unanimous support but lawmakers didn’t have the votes to override the veto.
NPR
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With a Round of 32 spot already clinched, the U.S. takes on Turkey in the World Cup
Two U.S. wins and two Turkey losses already on the books mean the Americans have won this World...
With a Round of 32 spot already clinched, the U.S. takes on Turkey in the World Cup
Two U.S. wins and two Turkey losses already on the books mean the Americans have won this World...
2 major earthquakes strike northern Venezuela, near Caracas
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake and a 7.5-magnitude were less than a minute apart, said the U.S....
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