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Petersburg Borough Assembly will sell two parcels to local developer for rental properties
The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted unanimously last week to sell two borough-owned parcels to local developer Dave Ohmer for $61,800. Ohmer plans to build a duplex on each property, which are on Haugen Drive near the hospital WERC building.
Petersburg Borough Assembly to consider American Cruise Lines lease
Two public hearings are scheduled for tonight’s Petersburg Borough Assembly meeting. One is for a resolution to approve leasing Borough-owned tidelands to American Cruise Lines. The other is for an ordinance making changes to the Borough’s budget.
Petersburg’s tribe prepares kéet yaakw, its first canoe in a century, for Journey to Celebration
There are a few things that make the new canoe special. It’s the first one Petersburg’s local tribe has owned, and the first the community has had in over a century. Several canoes from around the region will launch from Petersburg this summer with a group of people traveling to Juneau for the biennial Celebration festival. A lot of time, planning and paint has been put toward bringing the new killer whale canoe to life.
Petersburg Borough Assembly to weigh budget changes for new expenses, revenue at Monday’s meeting
Petersburg’s Borough Assembly will take an initial vote today on whether to make changes to the Borough’s budget. They will consider several additional issues as well — including land sales for housing, bike path maintenance, and more. The Assembly meets today (April 13) at noon in the Assembly Chambers. KFSK will broadcast that meeting live.
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Spring Membership Drive
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National Poetry Month at KFSK
April is National Poetry Month! Recordings of poems can be found here.
Operations Assistant Position Now Open
KFSK seeks a qualified candidate to be our Operations Assistant. The Operations Assistant plays an important role as the public face and point of contact for people in day-to-day communication with the station.
New Program: Sports in America
Sports In America is a new sports program on KFSK at 11am on Sundays.
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Jury finds Ketchikan man guilty of assault in October stabbing
Ketchikan’s state courthouse stands at 415 Main Street on Dec. 8, 2020. (Eric Stone/KRBD) A...
Sitka’s new tourism manager talks vision for tourism ahead of first cruise ship of the season
Sitka’s busy tourism season is about to begin. The first cruise ship — the Volendam — arrives in...
Trollers get early shot at Burnett Inlet chum this season
Burnett Inlet Hatchery on Nov. 22, 2023. (Colette Czarnecki/KSTK) The commercial chum salmon troll...
Wrangell’s Fred Angerman Inducted into Alaska High School Hall of Fame Posthumously
Fred Angerman Jr. will be inducted in the 2026 Alaska High School Hall of Fame. (Courtesy of Sumi...
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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The U.S. Energy Secretary endorses the Alaska LNG project on Capitol Hill.
Anchorage city attorney seeks to end public reports on city’s legal settlements
Eva Gardner, Anchorage’s city attorney, said there’s concern that disclosing the settlements...
Anchorage offering free bike helmets for kids
The program is intended to limit serious head injuries, as summer bike season kicks off.
Co-op gardens, tiny homes, composting and more | Hometown, Alaska
We’re joined by a representative from Anchor Gardens to find out how we can minimize our...
Priceless 2,500-year-old golden helmet returned to Romania after Dutch museum raid
The ornate Cotofenesti helmet, which was stolen in January 2025 while on loan to a Dutch museum,...
Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids
Mexico’s government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup...
Virginia voters OK a Democratic effort to redraw the state’s congressional map
Virginia voters have delivered a significant win to Democrats, as the party aims to pick up four...
Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges
The Justice Department alleges that the SPLC improperly raised millions of dollars to pay...
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