Local News
LatestBack on the ballot, Petersburg Dan Sullivan says he’s ready to start campaigning
by Taylor Heckart and Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Jun 29, 2026
Dan Sullivan of Petersburg said he’s happy the Alaska Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling to keep his name on the ballot.
Local live music to replace Petersburg’s July 3 street games this year
by Baiz Hoen | Jun 29, 2026
Independence Day festivities will look a bit different this year in Petersburg, says the event's planning committee. When celebrations kick off July 3, event-goers can expect less games and more live music.
Alaska Supreme Court orders a spot on the ballot for 2nd Dan Sullivan
by Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Jun 29, 2026
UPDATE: The justices ruled that the Division of Elections can’t boot Petersburg Dan Sullivan from the primary election ballot. He is challenging U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan.
Judge puts Petersburg Dan Sullivan back on ballot in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race
by Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Jun 26, 2026
The Division of Elections disqualified Dan Sullivan of Petersburg after deciding his challenge was an attempt to confuse voters. A Superior Court judge says that was wrong.
Station Highlights
LatestFall 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.
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
LatestSEARHC opens Sitka hospital to patients
by KCAW Sitka | Jul 1, 2026
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium opened the doors of its new Sitka hospital to patients this week.While the tribal health consortium held a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center in late...
Sitka School Board appoints Richards, Potter to fill vacant seats
by KCAW Sitka | Jul 1, 2026
Guided by Executive Administrative Assistant Dawn Georgia, new Sitka School Board members Kat Richards and Matthew Potter take the oath of office over Zoom (KCAW/Rose) The Sitka School Board is back to full capacity. When the...
Mahtani steps down from Ketchikan City Council
by KRBD Ketchikan | Jul 1, 2026
Ketchikan City Hall is seen in February 2024. (Jack Darrell/KRBD) Ketchikan City Councilmember Jai...
Borough Investment Account update!
by KSTK Wrangell | Jul 1, 2026
The borough’s Permanent Fund savings account earned about $3 million on its investments over the...
Alaska News
LatestAlaska DOT identifies $350M low bidder for Tustumena replacement
by APRN News | Jul 2, 2026
At 62 years old, the Tusty has more than doubled her expected service lifespan, and is the oldest active mainliner ferry in the state’s fleet.
New research shows significant federal job losses in Alaska
by APRN News | Jul 2, 2026
Alaska has one of the highest concentrations of federal workers in the country, and economists have been working to understand the magnitude of the federal job reductions in the state.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
by APRN News | Jul 1, 2026
State lawmakers fail to meet an informal deadline to vote on a tax-cut bill for the Alaska LNG project.
State lawmakers delay vote on Alaska LNG tax bill until mid-July
by APRN News | Jul 1, 2026
Lawmakers had planned to reconvene in Juneau July 1 to vote on a compromise bill cutting taxes for the Alaska LNG project. Republicans said they were frustrated by the slow pace.
What to know about the Society of St. Pius X, the schismatic group excommunicated by the Pope
by NPR News | Jul 2, 2026
The Society of St. Pius X was excommunicated by Pope Leo for ordaining bishops without his...
Photos: Fans gather in the Bay Area for the World Cup match between the U.S. and Bosnia-Herzegovina
by NPR News | Jul 2, 2026
World Cup watch parties in Santa Clara and the San Francisco Bay Area brought fans together for...
The days are hot, but so are the nights. That’s a problem, experts say
by NPR News | Jul 2, 2026
As much of the Eastern U.S. experiences potentially record-breaking daytime temperatures, the...
Trump denies conflict of interest over crypto. And, Vatican excommunicates rebel group
by NPR News | Jul 2, 2026
Trump and his family earned over $1 billion last year through cryptocurrency ventures and other...
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