Local News
LatestPetersburg resident wins lawsuit against the borough over unfilled records request
by Shelby Herbert | Jul 26, 2024
The Petersburg Borough is being sued by a resident over a request for documents related to a harassment claim the local police chief filed against the borough two years ago. A superior court judge has decided mostly in favor of the resident.
Ocean Wise pulls endorsement of Southeast Alaska salmon
by Shelby Herbert | Jul 26, 2024
A Canadian conservation group, Ocean Wise, reversed its recommendation of Southeast Alaska salmon on July 18. The organization withdrew its support on the grounds that multiple gear groups in the region are catching too many fish destined for other places up and down the Pacific Coast.
Water and wastewater upgrades could be on Petersburg’s ballot this fall
by Hannah Flor | Jul 26, 2024
Voters in Petersburg will likely get to decide whether to fund upgrades to the town’s wastewater and water infrastructure. Last week, the Petersburg Borough Assembly voted in favor of a proposition to borrow more than $19 million dollars for the projects.
Station Highlights
LatestGrace Wolf Artwork for KFSK 2024 Mugs and Shirts
by Tom Abbott, KFSK
Borough Assembly Meetings on KFSK – Audio available in KFSK Archive
by Tom Abbott, KFSK
Meeting Agenda available here, Next Meeting Monday, July 15, 6pm Archive available listen here
Petersburg Medical Center – Live KFSK Coverage Archive – Next PMC Board Meeting July 25, 5:30pm
by Tom Abbott, KFSK
PMC Board Meeting Agenda available here, KFSK live broadcast coverage of Petersburg Medical Center includes the monthly call-in program, “PMC Live” fourth Thursday of each month, 12:30pm, and monthly PMC Board meetings broadcast the 4th Thursday of each month, 5:30pm.
Southeast News
LatestPelican’s ‘Rosie’ Miller remembered as legendary bar owner, community leader
by KCAW Sitka | Jul 26, 2024
Rose “Rosie” Miller stands behind the bar in Pelican. She ran the bar for 42 years. (Photo...
Former candidate Austin Cranford files to run for assembly seat
by KCAW Sitka | Jul 26, 2024
Earlier this week (7-22-24), former assembly candidate Austin Cranford filed to run again for a...
Ketchikan Borough recovers $625k stolen by email hacker
by KRBD Ketchikan | Jul 26, 2024
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough operates out of the White Cliff building. (Michael Fanelli/KRBD) The...
Municipal administrator reports high number of vacant city jobs
by KCAW Sitka | Jul 25, 2024
The City and Borough of Sitka is struggling to fill a large number of open positions. At the Sitka...
Alaska News
LatestIn third act of Anchorage’s accounting ‘cautionary tale,’ a CFO races to close $147M deal
by APRN News | Jul 26, 2024
Alden Thern is Anchorage’s chief fiscal officer. He began in the position in May of 2023. (Photo...
It’s dipnetting season, and Alaskans say the annual tradition is about more than just filling their freezers
by APRN News | Jul 26, 2024
A man guts a freshly-caught fish at Kenai Beach on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. (Leigh Walden/Alaska...
CDC amends new rules for dogs entering U.S.
by APRN News | Jul 26, 2024
Osprey and Chinook, retired sled dogs, wait in the Juneau Animal Rescue parking lot for shots....
U.S. automakers had a punishing week — with a silver lining for shoppers
by APRN News | Jul 26, 2024
Jeeps are delivered to a dealership in Chicago on June 20. Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep,...
California’s largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US West
by NPR News | Jul 26, 2024
California’s largest active fire exploded in size on Friday evening, growing rapidly amid...
Justice Dept. claims TikTok collected views on issues like abortion and gun control
by NPR News | Jul 26, 2024
The US Justice Department late Friday accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk...
First look: Photos from Paris Olympics opening ceremony
by NPR News | Jul 26, 2024
Images from the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games offer a stunning glimpse into the...
Park Fire in California could continue growing exponentially, Cal Fire officer says
by NPR News | Jul 26, 2024
Cal Fire has confirmed that over a hundred structures have been damaged in the Park Fire, which...
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