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Petersburg Medical Center offers senior case management program for Petersburg and Wrangell
The Petersburg Medical Center has received a three-year grant from the state health department to offer free case management services to seniors in Petersburg and Wrangell.
Petersburg’s high school cross country girls are Division III state champions
The team took home the title last Saturday, Oct. 3, in Anchorage. They were celebrated the following day with a noise parade in Petersburg.
Petersburg voters pass senior tax exemption prop and reelect Assembly incumbents, unofficial results show
Petersburg’s municipal election was Oct. 6. When polls closed, 1,120 ballots had been cast and counted. Voters approved two of the three ballot propositions and elected Donna Marsh, and incumbents Jeigh Stanton Gregor and Scott Newman, to seats on the Petersburg Borough Assembly.
Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approves Tidal Network subdivision request near fire hall
The subdivision request has been part of a months-long back-and-forth between Petersburg’s Planning Commission and the Borough Assembly. Broadband company Tidal Network will subdivide a piece of property near the fire hall to build a communications tower.
Petersburg Borough Assembly to consider appeal, budget adjustments, data center-related items today
The Assembly will consider two separate data center items and final adjustments to the borough budget during its noon meeting today (Oct. 5). But, before they gavel in, the Assembly will first consider an appeal for a controversial subdivision request at 11:30 this morning.
Petersburg has three propositions on the Oct. 6 municipal ballot. Here’s what each do.
Petersburg has three propositions on the municipal ballot this year. Voters will decide on Tuesday (Oct. 6) whether or not to approve each one. All three ballot measures deal with money. Here’s what to know:
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KFSK Voter Guide – 2026 Petersburg Borough Election
The Petersburg Borough municipal election is on Oct. 6, 2026. Visit this page for voter information, interviews and discussions about what is on the ballot.
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Fall Drive-New Dates
Due to some logistical hurdles, the Fall Drive will now be October 25-30, and we'll be hosting our kick-off brunch from 10 to 1 on Sunday the 25th.
John Murgas commentary: Raising the sales tax cap comes at a cost to locals
KFSK has an open airwaves policy. This commentary was submitted by John Murgas, regarding ballot prop 2 in Petersburg's municipal election.
Jeigh Stanton Gregor commentary: Running for reelection
KFSK has an open airwaves policy. This commentary was submitted by Jeigh Stanton Gregor, regarding the 2026 municipal election.
Robin Roberts commentary: VOTE
KFSK has an open airwaves policy. This commentary was submitted by Robin Roberts, regarding the 2026 municipal election.
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Sitka student-led garage sale raising funds to give back
National Honor Society President Marc Tomas stands among the many books, board games, clothes and household goods the organization collected over the last couple of weeks. Funds from the garage sale will go toward education...
Wrangell clay becomes art
The Nolan Center has a new entryway exhibit showcasing handmade pots made from rare, local clay...
Amid declining population, Southeast Alaska sees record job count
A view of Downtown Ketchikan near the intersection of Dock and Front streets in 2017. (Leila...
Ketchikan code change allows for removal of borough appointed officials
Ketchikan’s borough offices are in the White Cliff Building (KRBD staff photo) More than a dozen...
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Bering Sea crabbers buoyed by increased catch limits this season
The red king, snow and Tanner crab seasons open on Oct. 15.
Murkowski, 5 other senators urge Trump administration to reverse Russian diesel plan
The bipartisan group of senators said the administration failed to consult with Congress or submit any explanation to justify its decision as required by statute.
Two Alaska governor candidates advocate lower minimum wage, rollback of sick leave law
Seasonal employers, including the seafood and tourism industries, have sought a sick leave...
Trump administration cuts environmental reviews to fast-track Alaska oil exploration
Well drilling and other exploration activities in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska will no...
Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar’s DC home, DOJ says it approved the warrant
The Justice Department says the search is part of an “ongoing federal investigation”,...
India’s opposition parties march to top court as protests over voter lists escalate
Opposition parties say revisions to the list of eligible voters favor Prime Minister Narendra...
DOJ launches antitrust probe of TV networks. And, Trump says Ukraine needs new leader
The Justice Department is investigating several TV networks for possible antitrust violations....
U.S. restrictions on Chinese drones are leaving police departments in the lurch
The U.S. government is trying to end the dominance of high-quality, low-cost drones made in China....
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