by Angela Denning | Nov 13, 2018

Portland-based dance troupe Urban Meadow--part of the BodyVox dance company--is performing in Petersburg Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Wright Auditorium.

PHS volleyball splits final regular season series with Wrangell

by Joe Viechnicki | Nov 13, 2018

Petersburg High School’s varsity volleyball split a home and away series with Wrangell last weekend. The Vikings lost to the Wolves in four games Friday night in Wrangell before sweeping a home match on Saturday night. It was also the last home match for five seniors on this team.

Petersburg schools honor veterans

by Joe Viechnicki | Nov 13, 2018

Petersburg’s three schools Monday honored those who have served our country. Dozens of local veterans were there to shake hands with students and hear their thoughts on that service. And on the day after the 100th anniversary of the end World War One, Vietnam War veteran Grant Trask wore an infantry uniform from World War One. It belonged to Carl Schiller, the grandfather of two former Petersburg students, Glorianne Wollen and her brother J.P. DeBoer.

Petersburg talks pros and cons of more cruise ships

by Angela Denning | Nov 12, 2018

Small cruise ships have been coming to Petersburg since the early 1980s. Now, some cruise lines are expressing interest in bringing in larger ships. At a recent public meeting, residents supported and opposed the idea and what it could mean for a small island town.

Station Highlights

Commentary: World Kindness Day 2018

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Nov 13, 2018

KFSK has an open airwaves policy. We encourage the public to express personal opinions, ideas and creative works.The following was submitted for broadcast by members of Stedman Elementary 4th and 5th Grades Classes

School Board Meeting Archive

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Nov 11, 2018

Petersburg School Board meetings are held in the High School Library. Next meeting Tuesday, November 13, 6pm Agenda available here Find the Archive of past meetings here: School Board Meeting Archive

General Election 2018 – Review All The Races

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Nov 2, 2018

click on image for some helpful links to see all the results

PMC Live, occupational therapy at Petersburg Medical Center
by kfskadmin | Nov 1, 2018
KFSK news and the Petersburg Medical Center have started up a monthly show called “PMC Live.” It’s during Midday Magazine on the first Thursday of each month and will focus on different departments, new programs or initiatives at the medical center. This month's episode is with PMC CEO Phil Hofstetter and occupational therapists Tara Burns and Ali Menozi.

Borough Assembly Meetings on KFSK – Audio available in archive
by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Oct 20, 2018

Next scheduled meeting Monday, November 19, 6pm Find the Archive of past meetings here: KFSK Borough Meeting Archive

Southeast News

As Sitka’s senior population grows, Assembly weighs in on tax exemption programs

by KCAW Sitka | Nov 13, 2018

The city’s Planning Department estimates they will receive upwards of 625 applications for property tax exemptions from senior citizens and disabled veterans. Assessor Wendy Lawrence is performing a spot audit of the program...

‘Integrated’ research merges human experience and fisheries science

by KCAW Sitka | Nov 13, 2018

A volunteer from the Sustainable Southeast Partnership checks a stream on Prince of Wales Island. Although it now has a name, ‘habitat monitoring’ is something Alaskans do on almost a daily basis. NOAA’s Integrated Ecological...