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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Missed last week's candidate forums? Listen here:
09/20/2026

Missed last week's candidate forums? Listen here:

Last week, KRBD’s news team hosted live, on-air forums with the candidates running in Ketchikan’s 2026 municipal election. We asked candidates running in the upcoming municipal election questions about a variety of issues to help you get a better idea of their priorities and how they differ. Mis...

Taw Lindsey is being recognized for his leadership skills, creativity and dedication to the Annette Island School Distri...
09/19/2026

Taw Lindsey is being recognized for his leadership skills, creativity and dedication to the Annette Island School District.

Jane Volkova sent this sunset shot. You can vote for your favorite Photo of the Day submission by hitting "like!" We ann...
09/19/2026

Jane Volkova sent this sunset shot. 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].

LISTEN: Hear the latest news from the Craig Parks and Recreation Department during the September 18 report.
09/18/2026

LISTEN: Hear the latest news from the Craig Parks and Recreation Department during the September 18 report.

Listen to the Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein and guests.

09/18/2026

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

Today: Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 57. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight: Showers, mainly after 10pm. Patchy fog before 1am, then patchy fog after 4am. Low around 54. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday: Showers. Widespread dense fog, mainly between 7am and 10am. High near 56. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday Night: Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 54. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday: Showers. High near 58. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday Night: Showers. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday: Showers. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Dwight "Chris" John faces a minimum penalty in the new federal case of 10 years for the possession of child sexual abuse...
09/18/2026

Dwight "Chris" John faces a minimum penalty in the new federal case of 10 years for the possession of child sexual abuse material.

Dwight John, a former leader of the Clover Pass Community Church, is already serving a 20 year sentence for sexual abuse of a minor.

The restaurant was featured in Food & W**e magazine earlier this summer for having one of the best dishes of the month.
09/18/2026

The restaurant was featured in Food & W**e magazine earlier this summer for having one of the best dishes of the month.

The Alaskan Oyster Shack was just featured in Food & W**e magazine for having one of the best dishes of the month.

Cheyanne Wiesner sent this view from Klawock. You can vote for your favorite Photo of the Day submission by hitting "lik...
09/18/2026

Cheyanne Wiesner sent this view from Klawock. 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].

09/17/2026

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

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Patchy fog between 10pm and 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday: Cloudy, with a high near 57. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night: Showers, mainly after 10pm. Low around 54. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday: Showers. High near 56. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night: Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday: Showers. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

LISTEN: Hear about composer Celka Ojakangas' visit to Ketchikan and A.J. Slagle's new book and more.
09/17/2026

LISTEN: Hear about composer Celka Ojakangas' visit to Ketchikan and A.J. Slagle's new book and more.

Ketchikan is an arts town. Want proof? Listen in as Ketchikan Arts Council staff present a list of upcoming events!

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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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