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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School Board continues with restructuring plan

1 week ago | krbd.org | Maria Dudzak

The Ketchikan School Board met Saturday to consider a motion to create a multi-age classroom plan. That motion failed. School Board President Katherine Tatsuda spoke with KRBD about the challenges schools throughout the state are facing, and why Ketchikan schools decided to move forward with K-3rd grade at Pt. Higgins and Fawn Mountain, and 4th through 6th at Houghtaling.
Ketchikan Public Library Report

1 week ago | krbd.org | Maria Dudzak

In addition to regular story times and yoga classes, there is a Friends of the Library meeting, STEAM class, Craft Connect, Mad Hatter Tea Party and Drug Safety Talk. Pat Tully gives details about this and more. The library will be closed Easter Sunday. Here is a link to the library’s website. Here is a link to the library’s Facebook page.
Wolfe Point Slide - Road updates

1 week ago | krbd.org | Maria Dudzak

At KRBD we will do our best to keep you updated on blasting and road closures as we receive them. Here is information as of 8:00 AM, Thursday, April 10. Blasting IS SCHEDULED AT 11 AM, Friday, April 11. Delays of approximately 20 minutes are expected. There may be 15 – 20 minute delays when they need to regrade the temporary bypass. Unless conditions change, traffic will remain 2-way North Bound and Southbound 24/7. Brief delays are anticipated when blasting events occur, and work continues.
License plate-based parking payment system being tested

1 week ago | krbd.org | Maria Dudzak

A new parking payment system is being installed and tested next week at the Ketchikan International Airport. It’s part of the state’s Gravina Access Improvement Project. The new, license plate-based system will link parking passes to a vehicle’s license plate number, rather than to a specific stall. Jenni Fox is the airport’s administrative supervisor. “So right now there is a report generated by what stall has been paid for and we have people that go out and verify parking has been paid for.
Craig Parks and Recreation Report

1 week ago | krbd.org | Maria Dudzak

Listen to the April 11 Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Museum report - KRBD

2 weeks ago | krbd.org | Maria Dudzak

A cedar bark sail-making class starts next week, the state conservator is in town and questions can be submitted to her, and the Tongass Historical Museum is closed to the public while renovations are underway but the Totem Heritage Center is open. Erika Jayne Christian give details about this and more. Here is a link to the Tongass Historical Museum Facebook page. Here is a link to the Totem Heritage Center Facebook page. Here is a link to the Ketchikan Museums website.
First City Players Report

2 weeks ago | krbd.org | Maria Dudzak

Rehearsals are underway and tickets on sale for “Alice in Wonderland” which opens later this month, “Always, Patsy Cline” is returning for encore performances, and ArtsCool has changed venues and shows but it still a go. Elizabeth Nelson and Amanda Glanzer details. Here are links:First City Players websiteFirst City Players Facebook pagePhone number: 907-225-4792
Job Center Report

2 weeks ago | krbd.org | Maria Dudzak

Hear about just a few of the hundreds of jobs available in the Ketchikan area . 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.
Craig Parks and Recreation Report

2 weeks ago | krbd.org | Maria Dudzak

Listen to the April 4 Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.
Special KRBD Board of Directors Meeting

2 weeks ago | krbd.org | Mike Gates

There will be a special meeting of the KRBD Board of Directors on Monday, April 14th, 2025, at 5:30 pm at the station, 1101 Copper Ridge Lane.