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After years without a dedicated craft shop, Tangled Thread opens in Petersburg
Petersburg is home to skilled quilters, knitters, and other textile artists, but it’s been years since the island town had a dedicated craft store. That changed on Wednesday, May 6, when Olivia Martinsen opened Tangled Thread.
Petersburg parade and vigil honors missing and murdered Indigenous people
More than 20 people gathered in Petersburg on Tuesday, May 5 for a noise parade and vigil in honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Day. Organizers said it was a way to bring awareness, ask for accountability and remember those who are missing.
Audio postcard: Petersburg police officer retires after nearly 25 years of service
A crowd of community members turned out at Petersburg’s Sandy Beach on Friday, May 1, to celebrate the retirement of Sergeant Derek Thorsen. Over a meal of hot dogs and cake, friends, colleagues, and family shared the impact of Thorsen’s nearly 25 years as a police officer in town.
Petersburg Borough Assembly passes budget changes, votes in favor of proposed marine passenger fee increase
The Petersburg Borough Assembly on Monday (May 4) unanimously passed a few changes to the Borough’s current budget. The Assembly also gave initial approval on the next budget, as well as proposed increases to utility rates and Petersburg’s marine passenger fee, which will be considered further at the next meeting.
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Board of Directors-Regular Session
The KFSK Board of Directors will meet in regular session on Thursday, May 14th at 5:30 PM at KFSK Studios and via Zoom.
Community Operations Liaison Position Now Open
KFSK seeks a qualified candidate to be our Community Operations Liaison. The Liaison plays an important role as the public face and point of contact for people in day-to-day communication with the station.
KFSK News earns five Alaska Press Club awards for 2025
KFSK’s news team returned earlier this week from the annual Alaska Press Club conference in Anchorage, bringing home five awards for stories published last year.
Spring Membership Drive
KFSK's Spring Drive is May 4th-8th. Donate now for your chance to win round-trip tickets with Alaska & Hawaiian Airlines!
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Ketchikan school district faces another budget shortfall
The White Cliff building, where Ketchikan Gateway Borough and School Board meetings are held, is...
Businesses expand north with Ward Cove developments
A second venue for the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show is one of several new business developments...
Kids learn gun skills and safety with revival of Sitka’s 4-H rifle club
Siblings Izzy Diaz and Andy Farnham-Bradley inspect their targets after practice at the indoor...
Cruise line association, City of Ketchikan to establish new guidelines
Ketchikan’s first large cruise ship of 2026 docked downtown in late April. (Hunter Morrison/KRBD)...
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Alaska Senate-passed bill seeks to assert ‘right to repair’ for consumer electronics
Senate Bill 111, known as the Consumer Digital Right to Repair Act, would require electronics...
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 11, 2026
Alaska veterans reflect on the war with Iran.
Judge allows Anchorage School District to resume closing Campbell STEM
Judge Una Gandbhir said the school district had complied with a May 1 order, and she dissolved an...
Alaska veterans urge compassion for Iran war troops
Trump recently said the ceasefire with Iran is “on life support,” and thousands of...
U.S. ambassador to Israel says Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE
Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to operate them to the United Arab...
As Trump goes to China, what do Americans say about tariffs, Iran and world standing?
Most Americans see China as one of the United States’ biggest rivals or adversaries, but...
Drive 5 hours or fly 20 minutes? Remote towns suffer from lack of year-round flights
A federal program that pays airlines to operate in small and rural communities could have its...
Stephen Colbert and late night hosts strike again as his show nears finale
Stephen Colbert invited his “best television friends,” fellow late night hosts John...
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