by Ari Snider | Aug 19, 2019

Petersburg volunteer fire department and the police department responded to an active fire at the publics works department buildings on South 2nd Street. There were no reported injuries.

Petersburg borough holds off on changing age restriction at rec center

by Angela Denning | Aug 19, 2019

The Petersburg borough is holding off on raising the age limit for unaccompanied kids at the community gym and pool. Parents have pushed back and asked the borough to take other steps to keep kids safe before making the age limit change. Petersburg’s borough assembly weighed in on the issue last Friday.

Petersburg brothers demonstrate Tlingit way of processing a seal

by Ari Snider | Aug 19, 2019

The Petersburg Indian Association's Community Cultural Camp kicked off with a unique demonstration not for the faint of stomach.

NTSB cites likely overloading, stability issues in Petersburg boat capsizing

by Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | Aug 16, 2019

The National Transportation Safety Board lists the probable cause of the July 25, 2018, capsizing of the Petersburg fish tender Pacific Knight as the captain's "inadequate assessment" of the boat's stability and risks related to vessel modifications, overloading and stability issues. The boat was tendering salmon in Bristol Bay last summer.

Clausen Museum to host Beth Flor solo art show

by Ari Snider | Aug 15, 2019

The Clausen Memorial Museum is hosting an artist’s reception Friday, August 16th from 5pm to 7pm for Beth Flor’s solo retrospective. The Petersburg painter will have around 60 works on display through August 30th.

Petersburg School District installs new security cameras

by Angela Denning | Aug 15, 2019

Petersburg School District has installed new security cameras in some areas inside and outside of the high school. The district is also considering purchasing unmanned cameras to stream live events from the gym and pool. These topics and more were discussed at the last school board meeting, Tuesday night.

Station Highlights

Dunleavy signs off on $1,600 PFD, signs budget and signals a third special session – watch here

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Aug 19, 2019

Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed a bill Monday that provides permanent fund dividends of $1,600. He vetoed funding to reimburse municipalities for school construction debt, as well as to pay for Medicaid, and public broadcasting among other budget items. And he says he expects to call a third special session this fall, solely to pay another roughly $1,400 per Alaskan in PFDs.

Borough Assembly Meetings on KFSK – Audio available in archive

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Aug 15, 2019

Next meeting Thursday, August 22, 6pm

Petersburg Borough Report

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Jul 22, 2019

KFSK's New Monthly call-in program with Borough Administration - the last Thursday of each month, 12:30pm. listen to archive here

KFSK Budget Adjustments and Program Changes – Listen Here

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Jul 15, 2019

KFSK radio program discussing effects of service to the community following the elimination of public broadcasting support in the state budget

Still Time To Support Petersburg Nonprofits with your Permanent Fund Dividend – Pick, Click, Give deadline is August 31st

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Jul 8, 2019

Remember, you have until August 31st to make a difference in your community! Consider a gift with pickclickgive to a nonprofit close to your heart if you haven’t already. Already donated? THANK YOU! Looking to keep making change? Consider increasing that donation by visiting: Pick Click Give

PMC Live, first Thursday of the month, 12:30pm on KFSK

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Jun 24, 2019

KFSK news and the Petersburg Medical Center have started up a monthly show called “PMC Live.” It’s airs during Midday Magazine the first Thursday of each month. The program shines a light on different departments, new programs or initiatives at the medical center. Next program Thursday, September 5

Southeast News

Ketchikan assembly delays vote on gun range rezone

by KRBD Ketchikan | Aug 19, 2019

A rezone request that would allow a new gun manufacturing and shooting range business in the Ward...

CorvidEYE: Smokey celebrates 75 years

by KCAW Sitka | Aug 19, 2019

Families took photos with Smokey Bear at his 75th birthday party Saturday (8/19/19) at Sawmill Creek Campground (KCAW/ROSE) Smokey Bear celebrated his 75th birthday over the weekend at the newly refurbished Sawmill Creek...

Dunleavy vetoes ferry funding, Ocean Rangers, civil air patrol

by KCAW Sitka | Aug 19, 2019

Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget announcement was accompanied by a 10-minute pre-recorded video address he streamed via social media. He took no questions. (Screenshot by Jacob Resneck/CoastAlaska) The legislature’s attempt to add...