Gubernatorial candidate JKT talks about the future of the Alaska Marine Highway during Petersburg stop

by Taylor Heckart | Jul 9, 2026

Former Alaska Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins visited Petersburg on July 5 as part of his campaign for governor.

Petersburg honors the legacy of Alaska Native activist on second annual Amy Hallingstad Day

by Baiz Hoen | Jul 8, 2026

Petersburg celebrated its second annual Amy Hallingstad Day on June 28, honoring the life and legacy of the late Alaska Native rights activist. While recognizing Hallingstad’s work, family members say it’s not yet done.

One-time state funding boost gives Petersburg School District 900K more to spend

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.

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

Experts share childcare funding ideas at Chamber meeting

by KCAW Sitka | Jul 10, 2026

Solving the childcare shortage continues to be a top priority in Sitka. A local coalition has been working on the issue for several years. Last fall, the Sitka Tribe of Alaska announced a new childcare program, and the Sitka...

Wrangell’s Freedom Rock supported by Marian Glenz Fund

by KSTK Wrangell | Jul 10, 2026

The borough is assuming all costs for a Freedom Rock memorial to honor veterans, relying on an...

Public comment open for proposed timber sale surrounding historic site on Prince of Wales Island

by KRBD Ketchikan | Jul 9, 2026

An aerial drone photo of Wolf Creek Boatworks on Prince of Wales Island in September 2019. (Photo...

Committee looks to improve communication at Mt. Edgecumbe High School

by KCAW Sitka | Jul 9, 2026

Communication is key. That’s what members of a committee dedicated to improving Mt. Edgecumbe High School said at their second meeting on Wednesday (7-8-26).The state-run boarding school in Sitka which serves students from rural...