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Petersburg locals take a hike to learn about invasive plants
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
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’
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.
Alaska Elections Division makes it official, says Dan J. Sullivan can’t run against Sen. Dan S. Sullivan
Alaska Director of Elections Carol Beecher issued a final determination Monday that Dan J. Sullivan of Petersburg can’t be on the ballot to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan.
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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 July 31st.
New Faces at KFSK
Welcoming Eleanor Kandoll & Rebel McGrath to the KFSK team!
Petersburg Medical Center Board meetings & PMC Live on KFSK — Audio Archive
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
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AML & Wrangell Borough move forward with property lease
The borough assembly last week unanimously approved a 40-year property lease for a new marine...
As bear season kicks off in Sitka, ADF&G biologist lays out management protocol
Cadets from the Public Safety Training Academy learn how to skin a bear that was shot by a Sitka resident in 2017. (KCAW/Cameron Clark) Law enforcement euthanized two more bears in Sitka, bringing the total to five this season....
Ketchikan Visitors Bureau asks for community feedback on how tourism impacts residents
Passengers disembark from a cruise ship in downtown Ketchikan in June 2024. (Michael Fanelli/KRBD)...
Assembly suggests $1M plan to tackle Sitka’s childcare shortage
Patricia Bauder speaking at the work session on June 16, 2026. (KCAW/McKenney) The City of Sitka is continuing to brainstorm solutions to the island’s childcare shortage. In a special work session Tuesday night (6-16-26), the...
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An endangered, pregnant fin whale arrived in Seward dead on a cruise ship bow
The public is asked to stay off the beach near the necropsy site while officials collect samples.
Alaska lawmakers seek gas pipeline tax compromise as another special session begins
Shortly after convening Saturday, leaders of the House and Senate appointed a conference committee to work out a final draft of a bill offering tax relief to the Alaska LNG project.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 19, 2026
On the final day of the legislative special session, debate on the LNG gasline bill continues.
It’s the Alaska Legislature’s last day in special session. Here’s the latest.
The Alaska Senate plans to vote today on a new draft of a bill that would reduce taxes on the Alaska LNG project.
2 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3
An investigation is underway to determine the cause. Police said the suspects claimed they were...
Supreme Court allows a ruling that ends a tool to protect minority voters in 7 states
The Supreme Court has left in place a ruling that strikes down a key tool for enforcing Voting...
8 things to know about the gut microbiome and keeping yours healthy
Wellness influencers often talk about fixing a broken gut microbiome. And marketers sell tests and...
Alan Greenspan, the legendary former Federal Reserve chair, dies
During his chairmanship, Greenspan was celebrated as possibly the best central banker in history....
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