Local News
LatestWorld War II-era wooden seiner celebrates 80th birthday in Petersburg
by Taylor Heckart | May 15, 2026
A crowd packed onto the docks on Petersburg’s north harbor near a bright white seiner on May 6. The community was there to celebrate the 80th birthday of the Symphony, which had spent time as a seiner, long liner, crabber, and shrimper.
King salmon fishing on Petersburg’s Blind Slough opens to all recreational anglers, City Creek release site permanently discontinued
by Olivia Rose | May 14, 2026
It’s the first time in a few years that both residents and nonresidents can fish for hatchery king salmon in the slough’s freshwater. Anglers could be interviewed by Fish and Game staff researching there for a survey program this summer. The City Creek release site near Petersburg is permanently discontinued as of this year. It’s now just part of the larger fishing district, which is closed to retention until mid-July.
Petersburg’s hospital prepares first MRI machine for patients after months of waiting
by Taylor Heckart | May 13, 2026
Petersburg’s first MRI machine now has state approval to start operating. While it’s not up and running just yet, the MRI is nearly ready to start scanning patients at home.
Petersburg’s 68th annual Little Norway Festival starts this week
by Taylor Heckart | May 12, 2026
Petersburg’s annual Little Norway Festival, also known as Mayfest, is rapidly approaching. The multi-day event celebrates the town’s deep Norwegian ties, with cultural activities, community events, and Vikings and Valkyries roaming the streets.
Station Highlights
LatestBoard of Directors-Seeking Candidates
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The KFSK Board of Directors is seeking interested persons to fill a vacant board seat until the next regular election. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest by June 15th.
2026 Little Norway Festival Schedule
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Find the 2026 Little Norway Festival schedule here.
Community Operations Liaison Position Now Open
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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
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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.
Southeast News
Latest2 dead in Saturday morning structure fire
by KRBD Ketchikan | May 16, 2026
Ketchikan Fire crews responded to a structure fire on Lincoln St. around 2:30 am May 16. The cause...
Alaska Supreme Court hears oral argument in suit against Cape Fox Corp.
by KRBD Ketchikan | May 15, 2026
Bryan Perez, self represented, gives oral argument to the Alaska Supreme Court in the case of...
Sitka clinic awaiting lab results on potential measles exposure
by KCAW Sitka | May 15, 2026
“Simian measles pneumonia – Case 287” by Pulmonary Pathology is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Lab...
Ketchikan man sentenced to 60 years for sexual abuse of a minor
by KRBD Ketchikan | May 14, 2026
Ketchikan’s district courthouse stands at 415 Main Street. (Eric Stone/KRBD) A Ketchikan man was...
Alaska News
LatestLegislature looks to add workforce housing to Alaska development agency’s priority list
by APRN News | May 15, 2026
House Bill 184 gives the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority explicit legal grounds...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 15, 2026
by APRN News | May 15, 2026
State lawmakers reject Gov. Dunleavy’s pick for attorney general.
Journalist walking across the globe for last decade takes to the sea in Southeast Alaska
by APRN News | May 15, 2026
National Geographic journalist Paul Salopek has been walking around the world since 2013. But now...
Alaska Senate passes resolution urging Trump administration waive visa fee for teachers
by APRN News | May 15, 2026
Alaska school districts have increasingly relied on international hiring to fill an ongoing...
Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor to win the Preakness
by NPR News | May 16, 2026
It’s the colt’s first victory of the year. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo’s...
Bulgarian banger ‘Bangaranga’ bags country its 1st Eurovision win
by NPR News | May 16, 2026
Bulgaria was not among the favorites to win. But performer Dara’s catchy, banging anthem...
A new Ebola outbreak has already killed 87 people in Democratic Republic of Congo
by NPR News | May 16, 2026
Health officials are working to contain a new Ebola outbreak in the DRC of a virus strain with no...
North America poised for light display of aurora borealis
by NPR News | May 16, 2026
The splashy nighttime phenomenon will be best observed on Saturday and Sunday nights
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