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Petersburg saw double its average snowfall this winter, making it the 4th snowiest season on record
It’s been an unseasonably snowy winter across Southeast Alaska, and Petersburg is no outlier. So far, this is Petersburg’s 4th snowiest winter on record, a record that has been kept since 1924.
Petersburg Parks and Recreation to host hands-on boating safety class
As Parks and Rec Director Stephanie Payne points out, there’s water everywhere you look in Petersburg. But there’s a lot to know about recreating safely and comfortably in those waters.
Petersburg man sentenced for felony possession of child sexual abuse material
The case is closed. Alejandro “Alex” Melendez Aguilar, 46, will serve the minimum sentence allowed by state law for the offense.
Gubernatorial candidate Tom Begich shares vision on state revenue, education, and ferries during visit to Petersburg
Former Anchorage State Sen. Tom Begich visited Petersburg on March 23 as part of his campaign to be Alaska’s next governor.
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Operations Assistant Position Now Open
KFSK seeks a qualified candidate to be our Operations Assistant. The Operations Assistant plays an important role as the public face and point of contact for people in day-to-day communication with the station.
DASDEC 3 Installation Completed
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
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
New Program: Sports in America
Sports In America is a new sports program on KFSK at 11am on Sundays.
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After a Mt. Edgecumbe student reported a sexual assault, the school was required, under Title IX, to conduct a thorough investigation – There were holes in its process
Maxine Duncan and her daughter (photo provided) Listen to the audio story that aired on KCAW on...
Forest Service invites local input on Tongass plan revision
A Tongass National Forest sign is shown just outside Ketchikan after a snowy November day. The...
Vehicle registration in Wrangell will be less taxing for some
A flashing light warns drivers to slow down when approaching Wrangell’s school on April 1, 2026....
After Sitka doctor is convicted of assaulting patients, a former Ketchikan colleague comes forward
Phoenix Johnson in 2012 (left) and today. Johnson was 26 in 2012 when she worked as a lab...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Lawmakers debate whether Alaskans should continue springing forward and falling back for daylight...
Alaskans want to stop changing their clocks. But what time should it be?
Large majorities of Alaskans tell pollsters they’re sick of changing their clocks twice a year....
Anchorage police say cause of man’s death still unclear after officer shot at him
Whether Micah Bonin died as a result of the officer’s gunshots or a fire Bonin is believed to have...
Think lots of vacancy means easy renting? In Fairbanks, it’s not that simple.
The Fairbanks rental market goes to show why a single data point can fail to tell the whole story...
Seville, Spain’s Holy Week blends faith, tradition and spectacle
Even as religious belief declines in Spain, the processions at Seville’s Semana Santa — the...
A U.S. jet goes down over Iran, a U.S. official confirms
A U.S. official confirmed the Iranian state media report and added that a search is underway by...
The labor market springs back to life in March as employers add 178,000 jobs
The U.S. job market perked up last month as employers added 178,000 jobs. The unemployment rate...
Trump calls for a major increase in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic spending
In his annual budget, President Trump is asking Congress to boost defense spending to $1.5...
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