Local News
LatestSoutheast Alaska communities set to join growing chorus opposing lawsuit that threatens Chinook shutdown
by Eric Stone | Feb 3, 2023
Local governments around Southeast Alaska are speaking out against a lawsuit that threatens to shut down trolling for king salmon across the region this year.
Ketchikan group’s upcoming CPR training aims to spread lifesaving knowledge in Filipino community
by Raegan Miller | Feb 2, 2023
In particular, the coalition wants to see more CPR-certified Filipino people in Ketchikan’s biggest apartment buildings, Tongass Towers and Marine View Condominiums.
Ninth Circuit reaffirms Metlakatla’s off-reservation fishing rights but leaves extent up to lower court
by Eric Stone | Jan 31, 2023
A federal appeals court has affirmed Metlakatla tribal members’ right to fish in their traditional waters without state permits. But a new opinion issued Tuesday by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals leaves open the question of where exactly those traditional fishing grounds are.
Federal Subsistence Board set to consider Ketchikan’s eligibility for rural status
by Raegan Miller | Jan 30, 2023
The council found that Ketchikan met all the requirements to be considered for a rural designation. If the Federal Subsistence Board agrees, a vote this week would start a years-long dive into the prospect of changing Ketchikan’s status.
Station Highlights
LatestKRBD Board Meeting
by Leila Kheiry | Jan 31, 2023
The KRBD Board of Directors regular meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at KRBD and...
Revilla teacher feature: students interview science teacher and middle school wrestling coach
by Raegan Miller | Jan 25, 2023
KRBD’s Report for America corps member, Raegan Miller, has been working with Revilla High School students each week to help them learn more about journalism and news.
Winter Winner-land Raffle!
by Stuart Whyte | Dec 15, 2022
Winter Winner-land tickets are now available! The drawing date has been extended to February 28th.
KRBD presents: A Rocky Horror Valentine’s!
by Stuart Whyte | Dec 15, 2022
The 2022 Rocky Horror screening has been rescheduled for the weekend before Valentine's Day -- celebrate this amazing love story with us!
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestPride Alliance seeks input on community needs and challenges
by Maria Dudzak | Feb 1, 2023
Ketchikan Pride Alliance is conducting a community survey to better understand the needs and...
Ask UAS presents a History of Ward Lake
by Maria Dudzak | Jan 17, 2023
USFS archaeologist Michelle Gray will make a presentation, “A History of Ward Lake,”...
Ketchikan Job Center open for business
by Maria Dudzak | Jan 3, 2023
While there have been some staffing challenges, the Ketchikan Job Center has been open and...
Community Reports
LatestCraig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | Feb 3, 2023
Listen to the February 3 Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt and Elli...
Arts Council Report
by Maria Dudzak | Feb 2, 2023
The Wearable Art Show opens tonight and there are still tickets left for Thursday and the Saturday...
Job Center Report
by Maria Dudzak | Jan 31, 2023
Hear the latest news from the Ketchikan Job Center including resources available and events....
Southeast News
LatestPetersburg sees increase in fentanyl-laced pills
by KFSK Petersburg | Feb 3, 2023
Petersburg and Wrangell public health nurse Erin Michael shows the contents of a free opioid...
Petersburg Fire Department plans Community Emergency Response Team training
by KFSK Petersburg | Feb 2, 2023
Petersburg Fire Hall (Photo/KFSK) Petersburg’s Fire Department is planning to offer a Community...
Facing larger visitor seasons, Wrangell moves to bolster public bathrooms
by KSTK Wrangell | Feb 1, 2023
Cruise ships anchored outside Wrangell’s downtown, May 2022.(Sage Smiley / KSTK) After hours-long...
Alaska News
LatestDuke Russell couldn’t keep walking away from Anchorage’s neediest people. Now he’s feeding hundreds a day.
by APRN News | Feb 3, 2023
A small crew of volunteers has repurposed The Big Burrito concession stand inside Anchorage’s...
Yukon Quest sled dog race faces an uncertain future
by APRN News | Feb 3, 2023
Matt Hall’s team approaches the finish of the 2022 Yukon Quest 350-mile race (Lex Treinen/Alaska...
Not everybody’s on board with a Fairbanks utility’s deal to source North Slope natural gas
by APRN News | Feb 3, 2023
Fairbanks seen from the UAF campus on a cold day in January, 2017. (Ian Dickson/KTOO) Fairbanks’...
NPR
LatestA Black History Month-themed police car in Miami draws criticism
by NPR News | Feb 4, 2023
Some community members describe the cruiser as tone deaf and ill-timed, given tensions with police...
FAA halts flights in the Carolinas as speculation grows U.S. will shoot down balloon
by NPR News | Feb 4, 2023
The FAA’s ground stop order came after President Biden said “we are going to take care...
Democrats vote to upend presidential primary calendar for 2024 but challenges persist
by NPR News | Feb 4, 2023
The vote cements a shift in the presidential primary calendar that many Democrats have long called...