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Petersburg man tells of brown bear encounter on southern Mitkof
It seems like sightings of brown bears are becoming a little more common part of life on Mitkof Island near Petersburg. Hunters, hikers and photographers have reported the larger and more dangerous bears in numerous spots. One of the most recent encounters happened in early June at a boat ramp called Olsen’s Log Dump on the southern end of the island, just off Mitkof Highway.
Hydro lakes rebounding, but a long way from full
Hydroelectric reservoirs in Southeast Alaska are rising this month with the last of the remaining snow melt and some significant rainfall. However, hydro operators caution those lakes are still a long way from full.
Former Petersburg man agrees to guilty plea for drug sales
Two years after his arrest, a former Petersburg man has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge for possession and intent to sell methamphetamine here.
Free cooking class dishes up simple and creative summer recipes
Summer brings with it an abundance of local vegetables, but figuring out how to cook them can be daunting. Fortunately, a new cooking class offers some fresh ideas.
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Borough Assembly Meetings on KFSK – Audio available in archive
Next meeting tentatively Friday, July 5th, 12noon Meeting Agenda available here once posted: Find the Archive of past meetings here: KFSK Borough Meeting Archive
School Board Meeting Archive – Agenda Available
Petersburg School Board meetings are held in the High School Library. Next meeting Tuesday, June 11, 6pm June 11th Agenda Available Here Find the Archive of past meetings here: School Board Meeting Archive
PMC Live first Thursday 12:30pm on KFSK
KFSK news and the Petersburg Medical Center have started up a monthly show called “PMC Live.” It’s airs during Midday Magazine the first Thursday of each month. The program shines a light on different departments, new programs or initiatives at the medical center. Next program Wednesday, July 3
Good Clean Fun on KFSK – Group of Advisory Teens: GOAT Radio
GOAT radio show every Friday afternoon, right after school, 2:30-4pm Latest Show available here
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LatestStudio Sketches: Jennifer Younger
Sitka jewelry artist Jennifer Younger displays some of the pieces she’s working on (KCAW/Rose) Sitka jewelry artist Jennifer Younger has been creating pieces for only the past few years, but in that time she’s garnered a local...
Alaska considers $10 million loan fund to prop up Ketchikan’s shipyard
Ketchikan’s state-owned shipyard is operated by Vigor Alaska. (File photo by Leila Kheiry/KRBD)...
Food trucks, recycling, more discussed by Ketchikan council
A container at the Ketchikan landfill is partially filled in 2017 with cardboard and mixed paper...
SEAPA approves $850,000 for Petersburg and Wrangell diesel use
Southeast’s public power authority will reimburse Petersburg and Wrangell for the extra cost of...
Three dead gray whales reported in Southeast Alaska
Floating gray whale discovered Tuesday near Metlakatla. Alaska’s ninth dead gray whale for 2019....
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The Pebble Mine
Photo by Jason Sear, KDLG – Dillingham A comment period for the Pebble Mine project ends July 1st....
Spreading Swan Lake Fire prompts traffic delays and air quality warnings
A growing wildfire brought heavy smoke and traffic delays to the Kenai Peninsula Friday morning....
UAF working through ‘minor delays and difficulties’ to bring new power plant online
UAF celebrated the near-completion of the UAF power plant last August, and its staff and...
Following the purchase of Minto Mine, Yukon ore may be shipped from Skagway once again
The Disney Wonder cruise ship docks near the ship loader at Skagway’s ore terminal. (Photo by...
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8 Political Questions Ahead Of The 1st Democratic Debates
Twenty candidates will take the stage over two nights in Miami this week. With front-runner Joe...
How Iranian Americans Are Responding To Tensions With Tehran
Approximately half a million people of Iranian heritage live in the U.S. Reza Goharzad, host of “Politics & Society with Reza Goharzad,” talks about how they are handling escalating tensions.
At Sunday School, Jimmy Carter Discusses Iran, Says Peace Is A Choice
Former president Jimmy Carter addressed the U.S. tensions with Iran in a Sunday school lesson at the church he attends in Plains, Ga.
AFL-CIO President Says USMCA Trade Deal Still Needs Improvement
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Richard Trumka about the union’s opposition to the proposed United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
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