Local News
LatestKing salmon fishing on Petersburg’s Blind Slough opens to all recreational anglers, City Creek release site permanently discontinued
by Olivia Rose | May 14, 2026
It’s the first time in a few years that both residents and nonresidents can fish for hatchery king salmon in the slough’s freshwater. Anglers could be interviewed by Fish and Game staff researching there for a survey program this summer. The City Creek release site near Petersburg is permanently discontinued as of this year. It’s now just part of the larger fishing district, which is closed to retention until mid-July.
Petersburg’s hospital prepares first MRI machine for patients after months of waiting
by Taylor Heckart | May 13, 2026
Petersburg’s first MRI machine now has state approval to start operating. While it’s not up and running just yet, the MRI is nearly ready to start scanning patients at home.
Petersburg’s 68th annual Little Norway Festival starts this week
by Taylor Heckart | May 12, 2026
Petersburg’s annual Little Norway Festival, also known as Mayfest, is rapidly approaching. The multi-day event celebrates the town’s deep Norwegian ties, with cultural activities, community events, and Vikings and Valkyries roaming the streets.
Petersburg High School track and field sees strong start to season in Ketchikan
by Taylor Heckart | May 11, 2026
Petersburg’s high school track and field season is officially underway. The first meet took place in Ketchikan late last month.
Station Highlights
Latest2026 Little Norway Festival Schedule
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Find the 2026 Little Norway Festival schedule here.
Board of Directors-Regular Session
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The KFSK Board of Directors will meet in regular session on Thursday, May 14th at 5:30 PM at KFSK Studios and via Zoom.
Community Operations Liaison Position Now Open
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KFSK seeks a qualified candidate to be our Community Operations Liaison. The Liaison plays an important role as the public face and point of contact for people in day-to-day communication with the station.
KFSK News earns five Alaska Press Club awards for 2025
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KFSK’s news team returned earlier this week from the annual Alaska Press Club conference in Anchorage, bringing home five awards for stories published last year.
Southeast News
LatestSitka Assembly approves budgets for FY2027
by KCAW Sitka | May 14, 2026
The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday (5-12-26) passed the city’s final operating budget and capital...
Sitka health clinic temporarily closes after possible measles exposure
by KCAW Sitka | May 14, 2026
A sign posted to the door of Sitka Medical Center on Thursday afternoon (KCAW/Rose) A health...
Wrangell To Build Solar Farm
by KSTK Wrangell | May 14, 2026
A 44-acre solar power farm in Wrangell is starting up. The local borough assembly approved the...
New report shows Sitka childcare capacity maxed out, city looks for path forward
by KCAW Sitka | May 13, 2026
Makenzie Rose at work with her 9-month-old daughter Hava in 2020. (KCAW/Rose) Sitka’s childcare...
Alaska News
LatestAlaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 14, 2026
by APRN News | May 14, 2026
State lawmakers reject Gov. Dunleavy’s pick for attorney general.
First oil from Pikka ‘imminent,’ as developer hails biggest North Slope project in decades
by APRN News | May 14, 2026
More than a decade after the Pikka field ushered in what industry leaders called a renaissance on...
New building code updates could help increase Anchorage construction
by APRN News | May 14, 2026
Officials say the changes are meant to balance safety and efficiency.
NOAA rejects petition to list Gulf of Alaska king salmon under the Endangered Species Act
by APRN News | May 14, 2026
Had the listing gone through, it could have affected fisheries and communities along the state’s...
Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24
by NPR News | May 15, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv...
Which Trump cabinet member has a new reality show? The quiz knows
by NPR News | May 15, 2026
This week, in Warshington, D.C., the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal...
Gen Z homeowners? Yes, more in their 20s are managing to buy despite the odds
by NPR News | May 15, 2026
Gen Z homeowners now outpace millennials at the same age. They’re more likely to be single...
After redistricting, what does representation mean to Tennessee voters?
by NPR News | May 15, 2026
What does representation look like for Tennessee voters who were split into three new...
In The Garden Is On Hiatus – Seeking A New Host
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