by Taylor Heckart | Jul 7, 2026

The Petersburg School District approved the budget for the next fiscal year on Tuesday, June 30. With the additional funding, the district will increase the travel budget, hire more positions, and put more money toward curriculum.

In reverse decision, Petersburg Borough Assembly approves tower-related land sale and new zoning proposal

by Olivia Rose | Jul 6, 2026

The Petersburg Borough Assembly on June 15 unanimously approved two separate tower-related proposals — despite previously rejecting each measure. The Assembly will continue considering the new zoning ordinance for regulating towers, and hold a public hearing for the measure, tonight at 6:00 in the Assembly Chambers. KFSK will broadcast that meeting live.

Petersburg Forest Service district office complete after $12 million remodel

by Taylor Heckart | Jul 2, 2026

After a year and a half of renovations, the U.S. Forest Service has finished a $12 million remodel of the district office in downtown Petersburg. Employees’ first day of work in the building was May 12.

Back on the ballot, Petersburg Dan Sullivan says he’s ready to start campaigning

by Taylor Heckart and Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Jun 29, 2026

Dan Sullivan of Petersburg said he’s happy the Alaska Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling to keep his name on the ballot.

Station Highlights

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

by kfskadmin

The KFSK Board of Directors is meeting in regular session on Thursday, July 9th at 5:30 PM.

Fall Drive-Call for Artists

by kfskadmin

KFSK is seeking an artist to create art for this fall's thank you gifts. Deadline for art submission is July 31st.

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 Board meetings & PMC Live on KFSK — Audio Archive

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

PMC Board Meeting Agenda and Schedule available here, KFSK broadcasts Petersburg Medical Center Board meetings and the monthly call-in program, “PMC Live,” on the last Thursday of each month. PMC audio archive-listen here

Southeast News

Fentanyl Overdoses

by KSTK Wrangell | Jul 7, 2026

After three recent fentanyl overdoses in Petersburg, Wrangell Police Chief Gene Meek is...

Flipped boat, trailer cause Sitka road closure on July 4

by KCAW Sitka | Jul 7, 2026

A section of Halibut Point Road was closed to traffic for two hours on Saturday (7-4-26) after an unsecured trailer carrying a boat flipped near Sitka’s downtown roundabout. Police Chief Mike Hall said the pickup truck towing a...

Wrangell teacher and coach sentenced for bar confrontation

by KSTK Wrangell | Jul 6, 2026

(Sage Smiley/KSTK) Jack Carney pleaded guilty on July 2 to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly...

Sitkans celebrate USA’s 250th birthday

by KCAW Sitka | Jul 6, 2026

(KCAW/Rose) Sitkans showed up for the semiquincentennial celebration on Saturday — the 250th birthday of the United States. The annual parade is hosted by the Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce, and this year the event saw high...