Local News
LatestPetersburg vs Wrangell: Fighting E-cigarettes through a poster competition
by Angela Denning | Jan 14, 2021
Petersburg Indian Association’s Tobacco Prevention and Control program is working with a similar program in Wrangell in a poster competition. They are hoping to educate people about how E-cigarette companies are targeting youth.
Petersburg School Board approves mid-year budget revisions
by Angela Denning | Jan 13, 2021
Petersburg School Board approved budget revisions at its meeting Jan.12 for this fiscal year. The pandemic has presented unforeseen challenges but by shuffling staff, transferring funds, and the State being more lenient with its rules, the school district has made ends meet.
Petersburg Medical Center starts vaccine effort for 65 and up
by Joe Viechnicki | Jan 13, 2021
Petersburg Medical Center is giving the COVID-19 vaccine to people 65 and older this week by appointment starting Thursday, January 14.
Two new COVID cases Monday, five more Tuesday in Petersburg household
by Joe Viechnicki | Jan 12, 2021
Petersburg’s emergency operations center Tuesday announced five new COVID-19 positives identified among members of the same household.
Petersburg library endowments grow with large donations
by Joe Viechnicki | Jan 12, 2021
Two endowment funds for the Petersburg Public Library are growing thanks to some large donations from current and former residents. The money is paying for some programs and projects that the library might not otherwise be able to afford.
Petersburg School Board to hear budget revisions at next meeting
by Angela Denning | Jan 11, 2021
The Petersburg School Board is meeting Tuesday night to consider budget revisions and to vote on opening negotiations with the teacher’s union, Associated Teachers of Petersburg.
Station Highlights
LatestCOVID-19 information and call-in programs on KFSK
by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Jan 15, 2021
KFSK has a radio call in program on COVID-19 with local hospital, school, borough and public health officials. This show is once a week on Fridays at 12:30 p.m.
Borough Assembly Meetings on KFSK – Audio available in archive
by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Jan 15, 2021
Regular Meeting Agenda available here Next Meeting Tuesday, January 19, 6pm ... Archive available here
KFSK weather weekly
by Joe Viechnicki | Jan 13, 2021
KFSK has a weekly radio segment on the past week's weather and what's coming up for the weekend. It's with forecasters from the National Weather Service in Juneau. Weather weekly will air during Wednesday's Midday Magazine news at noon and these updates are archived here.
School Board Meeting Audio Archive – Agenda Available
by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Jan 12, 2021
Petersburg School Board meetings are broadcast live on KFSK. Next meeting Tuesday, January 12, 6pm Agenda Available Here once posted Find the Audio Archive of past meetings here: School Board Meeting Archive
PMC Live, Monthly Showcase on Petersburg Medical Center – Next Program, February 4 – Archive Available Here
by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Jan 8, 2021
KFSK News and the Petersburg Medical Center monthly program, “PMC Live” airs at 12:30pm, the first Thursday of each month. The program will focus on different departments, new initiatives, and highlight challenges at the medical center. Next program Thursday, February 4
Video: 2020 Christmas Lights Boat Parade
by kfskadmin | Dec 22, 2020
Petersburg Rotary’s First Annual Christmas Light Boat Parade joyfully motored from Scow Bay...
Petersburg Community Winter Concert
by kfskadmin | Dec 22, 2020
4:00 PM December 20, 2020 Broadcast Live on KFSK Prelude ~ Sue Paulsen Christmas In Petersburg ~...
Southeast News
LatestWith new vaccine shipment, Sitkans 65+ and frontline workers first in line
by KCAW Sitka | Jan 15, 2021
When SEARHC kicked off its first vaccine clinic in December, the line wrapped around Harrigan...
City fast tracks plan to sell hospital building
by KCAW Sitka | Jan 15, 2021
Photo taken in the former Sitka Community Hospital hallway- the building is currently being leased...
Yakutat police department’s updated use of force policy addresses chokeholds and de-escalation tactics
by KCAW Sitka | Jan 15, 2021
The Yakutat Public Safety building (Photo by Becky Meiers/KCAW) Yakutat’s police force has updated...
Alaska News
LatestPitney to serve as interim University of Alaska President until 2022
by APRN News | Jan 15, 2021
The University of Alaska’s interim president will serve at least another year. At a Friday...
Federal government moves toward Cook Inlet oil lease sale
by APRN News | Jan 15, 2021
Cook Inlet oil platforms are visible from shore near Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Rashah...
State predicts Sitka’s commercial herring harvest will fall short of annual limit
by APRN News | Jan 15, 2021
The herring fishery didn’t happen in 2020, but the state continued to survey and map herring...
NPR
LatestPhil Spector, Legendary Record Producer And Convicted Murderer, Has Died At 81
by NPR News | Jan 17, 2021
The famous — even infamous — producer, known for his “Wall of Sound,” died Saturday in prison. He produced records for The Ronettes, Ike and Tina Turner as well as The Beatles, among many others.
Loews Hotels Drops Fundraiser For Sen. Josh Hawley After Capitol Riots
by NPR News | Jan 17, 2021
The hotel company is the latest to sever ties with the Republican senator following his objection...
‘Where The Magic Happens’: Following A Tasty Taco Trail In South Texas
by NPR News | Jan 17, 2021
In Brownsville, Texas, two Mexican restaurants are pushing the envelope of what a corn tortilla...
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