Petersburg’s Dan Sullivan sues Alaska Division of Elections after being removed from U.S. Senate ballot

by Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | Jun 22, 2026

The Division of Elections determined last week that Sullivan, who shares the name of an incumbent U.S. Senator from Alaska, could not be on the ballot because he did not file “in good faith.”

Petersburg locals take a hike to learn about invasive plants

by Olivia Rose | Jun 19, 2026

It’s invasive species awareness week in Alaska, an official reminder to report, prevent, and learn about the state’s problematic plants. In Petersburg, locals learned how to identify, and deal with, certain invasive plant species cropping up along a popular trailhead during a guided hike. The educational plant walk was part of the new Friends of Raven’s Roost Trail program.

State’s refusal to put Petersburg Sullivan on ballot ‘likely not legally justified,’ attorney says

by Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media and Taylor Heckart | Jun 18, 2026

An attorney advising the state Legislature says the Division of Elections likely lacked legal justification to block Dan. J. Sullivan of Petersburg from running in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race.

Petersburg high schoolers experience real-world expenses through a ‘Financial Reality Fair’

by Taylor Heckart | Jun 16, 2026

60 Petersburg High School juniors and seniors got a taste of the real world on May 8 through a simulated “financial reality fair.” Armed with fake jobs, families, and credit scores, the students navigated the expensive pitfalls of living as adults.

Station Highlights

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.

New Faces at KFSK

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Welcoming Eleanor Kandoll & Rebel McGrath to the KFSK team!

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

Team ‘Northbound Nutters’ claims first place and $10,000 in 2026 Race to Alaska

by KRBD Ketchikan | Jun 23, 2026

The “Northbound Nutters” approach a dock in Ketchikan’s Thomas Basin boat harbor on Monday...

June 23, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

by KCAW Sitka | Jun 23, 2026

At their regular meeting tonight (6-23-26), Sitka Assembly members will consider a new ordinance that clarifies the sales tax responsibilities of local business owners. In a memo, Finance Director Brooke Volschenk said current...

Sitka Fire Department rescues lost hiker on Mount Verstovia

by KCAW Sitka | Jun 22, 2026

The Sitka Fire Department responded to a lost hiker off of Verstovia Trail. (Sitka Fire Department photo) The Sitka Fire Department rescued a hiker on Mount Verstovia on Saturday (6-20-26). According to a Fire Department...