Local News
LatestPetersburg’s dance troupe is raising $300K to buy the former Episcopal Church building
by Taylor Heckart | Jul 23, 2026
Mitkof Dance Troupe has been interested in buying the building ever since services ended at St. Andrews Episcopal Church last July. However, the nonprofit cannot take out a traditional loan, and instead has to fundraise the amount they need.
Community members tour new Petersburg Medical Center building during open house
by Taylor Heckart | Jul 22, 2026
The Petersburg Medical Center invited the public to check out its newest building during an open house on July 14. The Wellness Education & Resource Center houses an MRI, public computer labs, conference spaces, and some hospital departments.
Sen. Murkowski’s ‘Landless’ bill passes through Senate Committee
by Baiz Hoen | Jul 21, 2026
The legislation, called The Alaska Native Landless Equity Act, would allow Haines, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, and Tenakee to form Alaska Native corporations and receive 23,040 acres each —or one township— of federal land.
Tower zoning proposal proceeds to decisive meeting Monday
by Olivia Rose | Jul 20, 2026
A major zoning update for regulating wireless communications facilities, like towers, is advancing through Petersburg’s municipal process. The Borough Assembly approved a heavily amended version of the ordinance on July 6, drawing criticism from residents and even assembly members who unanimously voted to continue moving the measure forward. Another round of deliberation tonight, July 20, could send the regulations into Borough code.
Station Highlights
LatestFall Drive-Call for Artists
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KFSK is seeking an artist to create art for this fall's thank you gifts. Deadline for art submission is August 15th.
Petersburg Borough Assembly meetings & Borough Business live show on KFSK — Audio Archive
by Tom Abbott, KFSK
Meeting Agendas and Schedules are available here at the borough website. Archive available-listen here
Petersburg Medical Center Live on KFSK — Audio Archive
by Tom Abbott, KFSK
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
by Tom Abbott, KFSK
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
LatestNew superintendent of Ketchikan schools shares plans for leading the district
by KRBD Ketchikan | Jul 23, 2026
Kara Four Bear was hired earlier this year to lead the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District....
Structure, a nearly year-old company sets up shop in Wrangell
by KSTK Wrangell | Jul 23, 2026
Structure, a nearly year-old company that plans to design, assemble and market a new system for...
Bulk water shipper seeks more time to develop Sitka export plan
by KCAW Sitka | Jul 23, 2026
Investors looking to ship bulk water out of Sitka are asking for another extension. At a Gary Paxton Industrial Park board meeting last week (7-16-26), leadership from Arctic Blue Waters Alaska Inc. said climate change and...
City of Craig evaluates how to repair and reopen community pool
by KRBD Ketchikan | Jul 22, 2026
The Craig Aquatic Center has a full-sized pool, kiddie pool, fitness room, hot tub, and sauna. The...
Alaska News
LatestSockeye slow to arrive on Kenai River, according to Fish and Game
by APRN News | Jul 24, 2026
State fishery officials say they’re not sure why Kenai River sockeye salmon runs are so low this season.
Cruise ship reports its fourth outbreak of stomach illness this year after recent stop in Juneau
by APRN News | Jul 24, 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the most recent outbreaks — the Sea Bird’s third and fourth — occurred on voyages that took place between July 10 and 15 and July 15 and 20. The ship was last in Juneau on...
Lawsuits seek to overturn permit for road construction through Alaska wildlife refuge
by APRN News | Jul 24, 2026
Two new lawsuits say the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers violated the law by issuing a wetlands-fill...
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, July 23, 2026
by APRN News | Jul 23, 2026
The Anchorage Police Department tries out a new model for reducing crime.
A former nun explains why she ran away from her ‘Cloistered’ life
by NPR News | Jul 24, 2026
Catherine Coldstream entered a Carmelite monastery at age 24, and lived a life of prayer and obedience for 12 years. Her memoir is Cloistered: My Years as a Nun. Originally published March 20, 2024.
Oil surges to $100 per barrel. And, Trump imposes a new round of tariffs
by NPR News | Jul 24, 2026
Oil surged to $100 per barrel after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi tankers in the...
Trump threatens Iran escalation as tit-for-tat airstrikes continue
by NPR News | Jul 24, 2026
The U.S. continued airstrikes in Iran while Tehran launched retaliatory attacks on U.S. targets in...
US allies hit with new tariffs object to Trump’s forced labor claims
by NPR News | Jul 24, 2026
Australia and the European Union were among U.S. trade partners who condemned the tariffs.
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