Southeast Alaska’s commercial Dungeness crab fisheries had below-average harvests with ‘decent’ prices in 2025-26 season

by Olivia Rose | Mar 20, 2026

A total of 2.07 million pounds of Dungeness crab were harvested in Southeast Alaska’s 2025-26 season, valuing an estimated $8.64 million, according to state fishery managers.

Lease update allows small-scale seafood processing at Petersburg’s Community Cold Storage facility

by Olivia Rose | Mar 19, 2026

Petersburg’s Borough Assembly this week approved an updated version of a 5-year lease, allowing for certain small-scale seafood processing at the town’s Community Cold Storage facility. The Assembly also approved a 1-year extension of the Borough’s contract with Republic Services, which removes the municipality’s garbage from Mitkof Island.

Petersburg coach awarded for decades of commitment to high school basketball

by Taylor Heckart | Mar 19, 2026

Boys’ basketball head coach Rick Brock is a 2026 recipient of a John R. Wooden Legacy Award. The award recognizes his more than 30 years of commitment to the sport and Petersburg’s student athletes.

The Petersburg School District wants community input on balancing next year’s budget

by Taylor Heckart | Mar 17, 2026

The Petersburg School District is anticipating a $278,000 budget deficit next school year and wants the community’s input on the budget. Like other districts around Alaska, Petersburg is using a budget simulation tool called Balancing Act, where users can give direct feedback on changes to the district’s spending and revenue.

Station Highlights

DASDEC 3 Installation Completed

by kfskadmin

Last Spring, KFSK was awarded a grant for EAS equipment replacement by Petersburg Community Foundation. Installation of the new equipment was completed in February 2026.

KFSK seeks summer intern 2026

by Olivia Rose

KFSK Public Radio is offering a full-time news internship this summer, providing hands-on experience in radio reporting, producing, and live on-air hosting. The deadline to apply is March 20

Board of Directors-Appointment of Officers

by kfskadmin

The KFSK Board of Directors met in regular session on Thursday, March 12th. Board Officers for the new year were appointed.

New Program: Sports in America

by kfskadmin

Sports In America is a new sports program on KFSK at 11am on Sundays.

Southeast News

Congressman Nick Begich makes stops in Southeast Alaska

by KSTK Wrangell | Mar 20, 2026

Congressman Nick Begich (center right) stands in front of Wrangell’s Public Safety Building on March 13, 2026 with the City and Borough of Wrangell officials and staff. (Courtesy of Congressman Begich’s Communications Director...

Alaska’s human rights commission ushers in resolutions in support of blind and visually impaired Alaskans

by KCAW Sitka | Mar 20, 2026

The Alaska State Commission of Human Rights is urging the state to improve education and voting access for blind and visually impaired people. Last week (3-12-26), the Commission passed two resolutions proposed by Commissioner...