Local News
LatestHours after BSA rally, School Board passes budget with $6 million deficit
by Michael Fanelli | 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.
Pole fire causes major power outages in Ketchikan, Wrangell, and Petersburg
by Jack Darrell | Apr 25, 2024
Communities in southern Southeast Alaska lost power for a few hours Thursday afternoon, due to a failure along the power grid in Ketchikan. Wrangell, Ketchikan, and Petersburg all lost power around noon on April 25.
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
LatestSitka ‘Indian Village’ recognized as endangered historic place
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 30, 2024
Sitka’s “Indian Village” was once home to over forty Lingít clan houses. Today, only eight of...
Petersburg welcomes first tour boat of the 2024 cruise season
by KFSK Petersburg | Apr 30, 2024
The National Geographic Sea Lion on a stop in Petersburg. (File/KFSK) It’s that time of year again...
Coast Guard, Air Force to conduct rescue exercises in Sitka Sound through May 2
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 30, 2024
In a news release, AIr Station Sitka commander Capt. Vincent Jansen writes, “Coast Guard Air...
Alaska News
LatestPreparations underway for 2024 climbing season on Denali
by APRN News | May 1, 2024
Denali in February 2021 (Lex Treinen/Alaska Public Media) Preparations are underway this week for...
Juneau event will showcase large collection of new Ravenstail robes
by APRN News | May 1, 2024
Late weaver Teri Rofkar dancing in a Ravenstail robe. (Photo by Tom Pitch) Dozens of child-sized...
Alaska Native languages at crucial juncture, biennial report says
by APRN News | May 1, 2024
X’unei Lance Twitchell teaches an advanced Tlingít course at University of Alaska Southeast on...
NPR
LatestFed keeps interest rates at 23-year high
by NPR News | May 1, 2024
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, as inflation remained stubbornly above...
Biden forgives more than $6 billion in loans for 317,000 Art Institutes students
by NPR News | May 1, 2024
President Biden announced the relief for attendees of the now-shuttered art schools, saying they...
Violence erupts at UCLA as protests over Israel’s war in Gaza escalate across the U.S.
by NPR News | May 1, 2024
Members of pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups in Los Angeles sometimes tussled, with reports...