KRBD FM Rainbird Community Radio

KRBD FM Rainbird Community Radio Public Radio for Southern Southeast Alaska
Serving Ketchikan, Metlakatla, and Prince of Wales Island

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11/27/2025
The lease agreement includes tenant obligations, like meeting standards of care and establishing a community health boar...
11/27/2025

The lease agreement includes tenant obligations, like meeting standards of care and establishing a community health board.

PeaceHealth is a nonprofit healthcare system in the Pacific Northwest. They operate the community’s hospital in a city-owned building. The lease agreement includes tenant obligations, like meeting standards of care and establishing a community health board.

LaVan Madden took this fall shot of a deer in the daisies. You can vote for your favorite Photo of the Day submission by...
11/27/2025

LaVan Madden took this fall shot of a deer in the daisies. You can vote for your favorite Photo of the Day submission by hitting "like!" We announce a new winner each week, and the winner gets a bag of Raven's Brew coffee (prize must be picked up at the station). To submit a local photo, send it to [email protected].

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 1 in 7 of Ketchikan Gateway Borough residents rely on Supplemental Nutrition ...
11/26/2025

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 1 in 7 of Ketchikan Gateway Borough residents rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits to meet food needs. Even though benefits have been restored since the federal government reopened earlier this month, organizations in Ketchikan are still working to feed people in need this Thanksgiving.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 1 in 7 of Ketchikan Gateway Borough residents rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits to meet food needs. Even though benefits have been restored since the federal government reopened earlier this month, organizations in Ketchik...

11/26/2025

Here's a look at the local weather forecast...

Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Thanksgiving Day: Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Calm wind.

Friday: A chance of rain and snow after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36.

Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 39.

Sunday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 45.

Sunday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 43.

Monday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.

Ian Nelms took this aurora photo. You can vote for your favorite Photo of the Day submission by hitting "like!" We annou...
11/26/2025

Ian Nelms took this aurora photo. You can vote for your favorite Photo of the Day submission by hitting "like!" We announce a new winner each week, and the winner gets a bag of Raven's Brew coffee (prize must be picked up at the station). To submit a local photo, send it to [email protected].

11/25/2025

Here's a look at the local weather forecast...

Today: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

Thanksgiving Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

LISTEN: Hear about upcoming auditions and Jazz and Cabaret workshops.
11/25/2025

LISTEN: Hear about upcoming auditions and Jazz and Cabaret workshops.

Elizabeth Nelson and Amanda Glanzer discuss another opportunity to see "Becky Shaw," the Fish Pirate's Daughter, and more.

An Alaska Marine Lines barge that was taking on water about 260 miles south of Ketchikan has continued its journey to Se...
11/25/2025

An Alaska Marine Lines barge that was taking on water about 260 miles south of Ketchikan has continued its journey to Seattle. The barge did not contain groceries or supplies for southeast Alaska.

LISTEN: Tech jobs, trade jobs, healthcare, and more. Hear about some of the more than 600 jobs available in the area.
11/25/2025

LISTEN: Tech jobs, trade jobs, healthcare, and more. Hear about some of the more than 600 jobs available in the area.

Lots of jobs are available in Southeast. Everything from desk jobs, to working with children to working outside

Address

1101 Copper Ridge Lane
Ketchikan, AK
99901

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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(907) 225-9655

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