KRBD-FM (Ketchikan, AK)

KRBD aims to keep our listeners informed, educated, entertained, and engaged through a mix of national, state, and local news broadcasts. We offer a variety of national programs that are both entertaining and educational, along with a diverse selection of locally produced music shows. Each week, during Morning Edition, we feature community interviews that discuss a broad range of topics, including safety, child care, public health, gardening, local events, and volunteer opportunities. We also cover important local meetings, such as City Council, Borough Assembly, and school board sessions. During election periods, we host candidate forums and encourage community members to call in with their questions. All of our content is available on-air, featured on our website, and shared on Facebook and Twitter, as well as streamed directly from our website.

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Craig Parks and Recreation Report

5 days ago | krbd.org | Maria Dudzak

Listen to the May 9 Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt and guests.
UAS Ketchikan Report

1 week ago | krbd.org | Maria Dudzak

A European Green Crab monitoring class is being offered in early June. Barbara Morgan and Charmaine Lewis discuss the class and how the community can help track this invasive species. To register for classes or for more information: 907-228-4511 or go to the UAS Ketchikan Campus website.
Island Music brings educators / music to Southeast

1 week ago | krbd.org | Maria Dudzak

A new performing arts series, Island Music, kicks off its first residency May 13 in Ketchikan, with the ensemble Opus 76 visiting schools and other locations, as well as performing in concert. Island Music artistic director Christopher Koch speaks about the project, his background, and the upcoming performance. Here is a link for more information about Island Music and tickets to the May 17 concert.
Ketchikan organization offers free training in fight against fentanyl

1 week ago | krbd.org | Michael Fanelli

At a recent training at the Ketchikan Public Library, community paramedic Ben Watson began by explaining the biology of an opioid overdose. “Opiates and opioids, there’s both — one’s synthetic, one’s natural-producing,” Watson said. “They’ll bind to your receptors.”They both can be deadly. Watson went on to say that opioids bind to the receptors in the brain responsible for maintaining the respiratory rate. They can slow it enough to stop a person’s breathing entirely.
Ketchikan Public Library Report

1 week ago | krbd.org | Maria Dudzak

Patrons are asked not to come to / stay at the library if sick, curbside pickup is available, youth and teen summer reading programs are coming up, and there will be a special event with the chamber ensemble Opus 76. Lisa Pearson gives details about this and much more. Here is a link to the library’s website. Here is a link to the library’s Facebook page.
Ketchikan breaks daily rain record May 1

1 week ago | krbd.org | Maria Dudzak

Ketchikan broke a daily rainfall record on Thursday, receiving 4.33 inches of “liquid sunshine”. The previous record for May 1st was 3.68 inches. Meteorologist Andy Park says the cause was moisture-filled air rising over the mountains. “At sea level we had a lot of heavy rain which is pretty indicative of the mountains causing the rainfall to come out of that cloud at sea level, not necessarily over the mountains. And so a lot of streams were coming up.
KRBD Wins Big At Alaska Press Club

2 weeks ago | krbd.org | Mike Gates

KRBD News Director Michael Fanelli and KRBD News Reporter Jack Darrell brought home an impressive number of awards from the 2025 Alaska Press Club earlier this month. Please join us in congratulating your local news team.
Highland Games and feast this weekend in Ketchikan

2 weeks ago | krbd.org | Maria Dudzak

The local LARP (Live Action Role Playing) group, Barony of Iron Sky, is hosting Highland Games this Saturday and Sunday at Ward Lake. Those 14 and up can sign up to participate, and all can watch the action. Paul Robbins, Jr. gives details. Here is a link to their Facebook Page. Here is a link to their website and here’s where you can purchase tickets/sign up.
Path to Prosperity business competition seeks applicants

2 weeks ago | krbd.org | Maria Dudzak

The nonprofit Spruce Root is seeking applicants for it’s 2025 business competition and boot camp. Marc Wheeler of the organization talks about services Spruce Root provides and give details about this year’s competition. Here is a link to apply for the Path to Prosperity Business Competition. Here is a link to Spruce Root’s homepage to find other services and information. You can also contact them by phone – 907-586-9251
Job Center Report

2 weeks ago | krbd.org | Maria Dudzak

Hear about some of the jobs available in Ketchikan, Metlakatla and on Prince of Wales Island. Carol Vosburgh gives details. Here is a link to the Rapid Response site offering support to employees who are fired or laid off. You can contact the Ketchikan Job Center at 907-225-3181. Here is a link to find jobs on the State of Alaska website.