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Southeast Alaska dive fishermen are hit hard by sea otters
Retired dive fisherman Scott Hursey saw how the abalone population was decimated by sea otters before the fishery closed in 1997. And active dive fisherman Alec Schramek says he’s seen the harmful impact that otters have on sea cucumber habitats, too.
Petersburg Medical Center to receive federal grants to expand telehealth, maternal health, and behavioral health programs
The Petersburg Medical Center is positioned to receive more than a million dollars between three Rural Health Transformation Program grants. Administrators say they are projects that are ready to hit the ground running.
Southeast Alaska sees a fungal outbreak on spruce, which scientists say isn’t harmful
"I've washed my shoes a few times, and the bottoms of my running shoes are still bright orange," said Robin Mulvey, forest pathologist with the U.S. Forest Service. "I had spores all over the windshield of my car, on my patio, and I think of it more like a big pollen here. That's kind of the level of damage, and it's just a phenomenon that we can track and enjoy.”
New Petersburg High School class trains students in emergency medicine
Five students are working toward earning their Emergency Trauma Technician certification. The course is built with communities like Petersburg in mind, and is a stepping stone toward an EMT certification for those who want to go further.
‘We have really resilient people here:’ Alaska tsunami and emergency experts say preparedness is a community effort
Alaska Earthquake Center tsunami modeler Elena Troshina and Alaska Division of Homeland Security emergency management specialist Mike Lucio visited Petersburg to talk about natural disasters and the importance of emergency preparedness for communities in Southeast.
Petersburg’s local tribe to bring home remains of Tlingit ancestor ‘Baby Girl’ this week
The 6-month-old Tlingit girl, called “Baby Girl,” is one of three ancestors the tribe will inter in Petersburg’s cemetery later in September.
New Teachers
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Meet Matthew Gore, Petersburg’s new elementary special education teacher
Matthew Gore will be teaching elementary special education. He’s a lifelong Alaskan, coming to Petersburg from Whale Pass after previously living in Wrangell and Anchorage. He has a background in both education and technology.
Meet Rose Melinda Villazor, Petersburg’s new 3rd grade teacher
Incoming third grade teacher Rose Melina Villazor says her experience working as a paraprofessional for the school district gives her a head start during her first year of teaching.
Meet Daniel Warila, Petersburg’s new middle school history teacher
Incoming 6th and 8th grade history teacher Dan Warila said he brings a “hands-on” approach to teaching history.
Station Highlights
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Fall Drive-Art Selected
Thank you to everyone who submitted art for this year's Fall Membership Drive. We have selected a piece by former KFSK News Director Joe Viechnicki!
Petersburg Medical Center Live on KFSK — Audio Archive
PMC Board Meeting Agenda and Schedule available here, KFSK broadcasts a monthly call-in program with officials from Petersburg Medical Center, called “PMC Live,” on the last Thursday of each month. PMC audio archive-listen here
School Board Archive – Campus Connection
KFSK holds a live call-in show with school officials at 12:30 p.m. the day of School Board meetings. Find the Audio Archive here: School Board Meeting Archive
Southeast News
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KIC opens supportive housing for elders
Ketchikan Indian Community’s 28-unit Yee gu.aa yax xˈwán permanent supportive housing complex will...
Artist focuses on flora and formline for residency in Sitka
Ameerah Bad’r is the current artist-in-residence at Sitka National Historical Park. (KCAW/Salemo) Sealaska Heritage Institute’s artist residency program hosts Indigenous artists at public spaces in Southeast Alaska throughout...
Ketchikan man sentenced to 7 years for Oct. stabbing
Ketchikan’s state courthouse stands at 415 Main Street on Dec. 8, 2020. (Eric Stone/KRBD) A...
Ranger District wraps up large goshawk survey to prepare for potential timber sales
The Wrangell Ranger District has recently wrapped up a large goshawk survey to prepare for...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Now that the ballot is set, the race for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat is heating up.
Alaska Judicial Council takes rare step of recommending ‘no’ votes on 2 judges
The council announced Wednesday its recommendation against retaining Superior Court Judge Kelly...
Anchorage Assembly approves $600K police crime center upgrade, holds off on updating privacy protections
The 8-4 vote followed nearly an hour of debate, with some Assembly members saying the police...
Haines fisherman say the salmon runs aren’t great this year, but the prices are
Local fisherman say they’re seeing the highest prices in decades for all kinds of salmon.
The Trump administration still aims to make state citizenship lists ahead of midterms
The Trump administration is taking the unprecedented step of creating lists of adult citizens who...
Leon Black defies subpoena to testify in Epstein inquiry and sues House panel
The billionaire investor is under two subpoenas from the House Oversight Committee. But in his...
Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on USPS plan to restrict mail voting
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift a temporary block on the U.S. Postal...
Tributes to Gloria Steinem are flooding in, from Hollywood to Capitol Hill
Women in politics and pop culture are paying tribute to Gloria Steinem after her death at 92. Many...
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