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Friday morning fire damages an apartment unit in Petersburg
A fire damaged part of a Petersburg apartment complex just south of town today (Oct. 16). No occupants were in the building when firefighters arrived, but responders say a pet dog died in the incident.
Petersburg student biking to school collides with car, brought to local hospital
A Petersburg student biking to school was injured in a collision with a car on Oct. 15. The student is with their family and receiving care at the local hospital, according to Superintendent Robyn Taylor.
Petersburg Borough Assembly supports ‘proactive’ state management of invasive crab species
The Petersburg Borough Assembly on Oct. 5 unanimously agreed to send a letter to the Alaska Board of Fisheries in support of managing invasive European green crab.
Petersburg certifies final results for 2026 municipal election
The Petersburg Borough Assembly certified the official results a few days after the municipal election. Donna Marsh will return to the Assembly, and voters reelected Jeigh Stanton Gregor and Scott Newman. Propositions 1 & 3 passed, and Proposition 2 failed by a narrow margin.
Lieutenant governor candidate Zac Johnson talks elections and ferry system during Petersburg visit
Lieutenant governor candidate Zac Johnson visited Petersburg on Oct. 1 as part of his campaign for office. Johnson is an independent, and is on the ticket with Democrat gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins.
Petersburg Medical Center offers senior case management program for Petersburg and Wrangell
The Petersburg Medical Center has received a three-year grant from the state health department to offer free case management services to seniors in Petersburg and Wrangell.
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KFSK Voter Guide – 2026 Petersburg Borough Election
The Petersburg Borough municipal election is on Oct. 6, 2026. Visit this page for voter information, interviews and discussions about what is on the ballot.
Station Highlights
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Fall Drive-New Dates
Due to some logistical hurdles, the Fall Drive will now be October 25-30, and we'll be hosting our kick-off brunch from 10 to 1 on Sunday the 25th.
John Murgas commentary: Raising the sales tax cap comes at a cost to locals
KFSK has an open airwaves policy. This commentary was submitted by John Murgas, regarding ballot prop 2 in Petersburg's municipal election.
Jeigh Stanton Gregor commentary: Running for reelection
KFSK has an open airwaves policy. This commentary was submitted by Jeigh Stanton Gregor, regarding the 2026 municipal election.
Robin Roberts commentary: VOTE
KFSK has an open airwaves policy. This commentary was submitted by Robin Roberts, regarding the 2026 municipal election.
Southeast News
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Ketchikan nonprofit launches initiative to strengthen health advocacy for local Filipino families
The Ketchikan Wellness Coalition was awarded a grant as part of the Rural Health Transformation...
Ad hoc committee delivers recs for MEHS
MEHS Superintendent David Langford addresses the Alaska Board of Education and Early Development in Sitka on Wednesday (10-14-26) A committee directed with making recommendations for improvements at the state run boarding school...
South Tongass fire station rebuild complete
The South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department began operating out of the newly rebuilt firehouse...
Construction begins on student housing project in Klawock that aims to boost local workforce
Tribal leaders and community partners commemorate the first day of construction of the new...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 16, 2026
The top candidates for one of Alaska’s U.S. Senate seats duke it out in a high-stakes debate.
Republican Treg Taylor refuses Trump’s call to exit Alaska governor’s race
In a Truth Social post endorsing Wilson on Tuesday, Trump denigrated Taylor and former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson and urged the two to throw their support behind Bernadette Wilson.
The risk from landslide tsunamis is intensifying in busy Alaska fjords, with no plan in place
Scientists say last year’s near miss in Tracy Arm highlights a danger to cruise ships that appears to be growing with climate change.
Special committee identifies improvements for state-run Mt. Edgecumbe High School
The state formed the committee to review concerns and make recommendations for improvements at the...
Scuffles and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students
Demonstrators across France converged with students Saturday to protest rising living costs, as...
Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgery
The Pope left Rome’s Gemelli Hospital Saturday, days after surgery for lung cancer removed...
Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold
Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its...
Perspective: Midterm money madness
Campaign ad spending has topped $10 billion this election cycle, as voters struggle to afford...
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