Local News
LatestPetersburg counts people experiencing homelessness January 31st
by Rachel Cassandra | Jan 27, 2023
A local aid organization will count Petersburg’s homeless population on January 31st. It’s part of an effort led by HUD—the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development—to document the nation’s homeless population on a single evening. It’s called a point-in-time count.
Hammer & Wikan’s prolonged project aims to patch supply chain holes
by Shelby Herbert | Jan 26, 2023
A group of bulldozers sit in the muskeg beside Hammer and Wikan, the biggest grocery store in Petersburg. They’re on the edge of a giant hole that’s been there for a few months. KFSK’s Shelby Herbert dug in to find out what the store was planning.
Varsity Vikings win two, Varsity Lady Vikings lose two in Petersburg homecoming basketball games
by Shelby Herbert | Jan 25, 2023
The Petersburg Vikings hosted the Wrangell Wolves Friday and Saturday for the homecoming weekend basketball games. The Wolves won both the varsity girls’ and junior varsity boys' matches, but Petersburg’s varsity boys won both games.
Petersburg residents march for Right to Life
by Rachel Cassandra | Jan 24, 2023
About 80 Petersburg residents marched on a cold, drizzly Sunday down Main Street to support the Right to Life. People carried signs, and read declarations out-loud at each intersection along the route.
Station Highlights
LatestState of the State Address available here
by Tom Abbott, KFSK
Governor Dunleavy's 2023 State of the State address was broadcast live Monday, Jan. 23rd on KFSK, here's the recording:
The Common Good
by kfskadmin
A conversation with The Petersburg Community Foundation’s Liz Cabrera about the ways in...
Borough Assembly Meetings on KFSK – Audio available in KFSK Archive
by Tom Abbott, KFSK
Meeting Agenda available here, Next Meeting Monday, February 6, 12pm ... Archive available listen here
School Board Meeting Audio Archive – Agenda Available
by Tom Abbott, KFSK
The audio of the meeting is available here Next meeting Tuesday, February 14, 6pm Agenda Available Here Find the Audio Archive of past meetings here: School Board Meeting Archive
The Common Good
by kfskadmin
A conversation with Sunny Rice of the Petersburg Marine Mammal Center about PMMC’s annual...
Southeast News
LatestKetchikan’s school board tentatively considers staff cuts to balance budget
by KRBD Ketchikan | Jan 27, 2023
Ketchikan’s school board is considering cutting 57.5 full-time-equivalent positions next school...
Public weighs in on new Lituya terminal at hearings in Saxman, Metlakatla
by KRBD Ketchikan | Jan 27, 2023
One of the three concepts shown at a pair of public hearings this week. (Photo courtesy of PND...
Assembly greenlights $25,000 to support trollers’ legal fight
by KCAW Sitka | Jan 27, 2023
The Sitka Assembly is moving forward with plans to donate $25,000 to the Alaska Trollers...
Alaska News
LatestHalibut Cove woman indicted on federal charges following floatplane-boat standoff
by APRN News | Jan 27, 2023
Halibut Cove on Aug. 30, 2022. (Hope McKenney/KBBI) A Halibut Cove woman faces federal charges in...
Anchorage schools now prepared for remote learning during snow days
by APRN News | Jan 27, 2023
The sign on the Anchorage School District Education Center is blanketed with fresh snow following...
For students at 8 Anchorage schools, chicken jerky and crackers are replacing hot lunches
by APRN News | Jan 27, 2023
Aurora Elementary teacher Brianna Lundberg’s second grade class in 2020. Aurora Elementary is one...
The Half Moon Bay shooting was prompted by a $100 repair bill, local prosecutor says
by NPR News | Jan 29, 2023
The man charged with killing seven people in Half Moon Bay this past week reportedly told police...
Utah’s governor has signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth
by NPR News | Jan 29, 2023
The ban, signed Saturday by Republican Gov. Spencer Cox, prohibits transgender surgery for youth...
9 diseases that keep epidemiologists up at night
by NPR News | Jan 29, 2023
Thinking about the next pandemic is job number one for many researchers around the world....
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March 31 is the deadline to make a donation to a nonprofit through your Permanent Fund Dividend. Thank You for supporting Petersburg nonprofits!!
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