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Petersburg voters cast 555 ballots during Tuesday’s primary election
Poll workers say Petersburg had strong voter participation in Alaska’s primary this year. Votes cast in town on Tuesday mostly align with the unofficial statewide results.
Meet Petersburg’s new middle school English teacher, Eric Wolford
While Eric Wolford is new to Petersburg, he's not new to teaching in small Alaska communities.
Alaska’s primary election is Tuesday, here’s what to know in Petersburg
Petersburg voters have until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday (Aug. 18) to cast their pick for governor, state House and Senate, and U.S. House and Senate. Petersburg’s polling place is in the Parks and Rec community center.
Petersburg Borough Assembly to consider subdivision appeal tonight
The Petersburg Borough Assembly, acting in its role as the Board of Adjustment, will look at an appeal from a tribal government that wants to subdivide a property in order to build a communications tower.
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Fall Drive-Call for Artists
KFSK is seeking an artist to create art for this fall's thank you gifts. Deadline for art submission is August 15th.
Petersburg Medical Center Live on KFSK — Audio Archive
PMC Board Meeting Agenda and Schedule available here, KFSK broadcasts a monthly call-in program with officials from Petersburg Medical Center, called “PMC Live,” on the last Thursday of each month. PMC audio archive-listen here
School Board Archive – Campus Connection
KFSK holds a live call-in show with school officials at 12:30 p.m. the day of School Board meetings. Find the Audio Archive here: School Board Meeting Archive
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Man charged with leaving scene of an accident after crashing into Ketchikan tour bus
Entrance to the Ketchikan Police Department pictured on Dec. 9, 2025 (Hunter Morrison/KRBD) A...
Wrangell applies for a $5 million state grant for harbor upgrades
Wrangell is applying for a $5 million state grant to add to a $25 million federal grant it already...
Ketchikan’s local governments weigh library powers ballot measure
The Ketchikan Public Library shown on May 21, 2026. (Sydney Dauphinais/KRBD) For over 80 years,...
MEHS ad hoc committee turns focus to residential life
A committee dedicated to improving Sitka’s state-run boarding school met again last week (8-12-26). The Mt. Edgecumbe High School Ad Hoc Committee continued to discuss challenges and opportunities at the school, as it works to...
Alaska News
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Tok residents take stock of damage as Mukluk Fire continues to threaten the community
Fire officials say a downed power line sparked the fire on Monday. Since then, it’s damaged or destroyed at least 20 homes and burned about 8 square miles around the eastern Interior Alaska community.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Two Democratic candidates for governor — and two Republicans — will be on the general election ballot.
Alaska Supreme Court hears arguments on Mat-Su school district’s bathroom policy
The case involves an elementary transgender student who sued the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, arguing the policy violates his privacy rights.
Several Anchorage trails closed due to increase in bear activity
The closures are a precautionary measure after close encounters between trail users and brown...
North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says
The suspected launch on Thursday comes a day after North Korea shrugged off a U.S. decision to...
The bond market is signaling trouble ahead. This is why you should pay attention
Many people don’t pay attention to bond markets, but they should — especially now. This is...
Disabled adults learn and work in their communities. That right is under threat
Siblings Cody and Kaleigh Brendle have grown up with the right to community integration. Now, they...
Which country makes the best jollof rice? D.C. foodies put it to a blind test
One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is Jollof Rice — fragrant rice cooked down with...
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