Local News
LatestPerforming arts camp provides an opportunity for Ketchikan students to embrace Indigenous identities
by Michael Fanelli | May 1, 2024
A group of students spent spring break learning to perform a traditional Tsimshian story, as part of a Sealaska Heritage Institute education program.
Hours after BSA rally, School Board passes budget with $6 million deficit
by Michael Fanelli and Jack Darrell | Apr 30, 2024
Educators rallied to raise the BSA Wednesday. That night, the Ketchikan School Board moved ahead with a budget requiring $6 million in cuts.
Man found dead beneath downtown dock
by Jack Darrell | Apr 30, 2024
A 44-year-old man was found dead in the 300 block of Front Street in downtown Ketchikan over the weekend.
Metlakatla man indicted for assault, manslaughter in 2023 car crash
by Jack Darrell | Apr 29, 2024
A Metlakatla man was indicted on four felony charges of assault and manslaughter on April 18 stemming from a car crash that happened more than a year ago.
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
LatestKetchikan AARP releases 2024-2026 Senior Directory
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 29, 2024
A guide listing services available and contact information for organizations in Ketchikan...
Mobile 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...
Community Reports
LatestJob Center Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 29, 2024
Hear about some new jobs recently posted, Public Assistance is sharing space with the job center...
Weather Report from NWS Juneau
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 29, 2024
Southeast saw a low snow pack this winter. What might that mean this summer? Meteorologist Brian...
Craig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 26, 2024
Listen to the April 26 Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein,...
Southeast News
LatestDespite promise of help from Juneau, Sitka School Board cuts 16 teachers to balance next year’s budget
by KCAW Sitka | May 2, 2024
Former district business manager Dave Arp has returned to work for Sitka Schools as an interim....
Task force finalizes tourism recommendations
by KCAW Sitka | May 2, 2024
Sitka’s Lincoln Street on June 21, 2023, when over 10,000 visitors made their way downtown....
With an unexpected ship, Thursday May 2 will be Sitka’s biggest day of the summer cruise season
by KCAW Sitka | May 1, 2024
Sitka began closing Lincoln Street to traffic in 2022, when 383,000 passengers visited the town....
Alaska News
LatestBronson, LaFrance offer different views and priorities in Alaska Public Media-ADN mayoral runoff debate
by APRN News | May 2, 2024
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson (left) asks a question to his opponent Suzanne LaFrance (right)...
Homeschool ruling is on hold — but only through the end of June, judge rules
by APRN News | May 2, 2024
Pedestrians pass the Nesbett Courthouse, located in downtown Anchorage on August 31, 2022....
Dunleavy says lawmakers shouldn’t pass bills to address homeschool decision. Lawmakers say that’s risky.
by APRN News | May 2, 2024
Gov. Mike Dunleavy reads from a book of Alaska laws at a news conference on Wednesday, May 1,...
NPR
LatestKatie Ledecky tells NPR about her plans for the Paris Olympics — and L.A. in 2028
by NPR News | May 3, 2024
Katie Ledecky is used to getting medals, having earned 10 at the Olympics. But on Friday she...
Campus protests over the war in Gaza have gone international
by NPR News | May 3, 2024
Students in the U.K., France and Mexico have sought to erect what many of them call...
Have you seen this emotional support gator? Wally’s owner says he’s lost in Georgia
by NPR News | May 3, 2024
Wally has many fans in Pennsylvania and across social media. His owner is enlisting their help,...