‘I’m not in it to make a bunch of money:’ owner of Petersburg’s waffle truck says community is the best part of the business

by Taylor Heckart | Jul 24, 2026

Evan Prussack, the owner of Wander Waffle, debuted his sourdough waffles during Petersburg's Little Norway Festival in May. The pastor-turned-waffle-chef said his new business is a way to connect with the community.

Petersburg’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.

Station Highlights

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 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

JJ Carlson makes bid for second full term on Sitka Assembly

by KCAW Sitka | Jul 25, 2026

JJ Carlson has served on the assembly since 2022. (KCAW/McKenney) Sitka Assembly Member JJ Carlson filed Thursday (7-23-26) to run for a second full term. She’s the first to bid for an assembly seat this year. Carlson works for...