by Olivia Rose | Feb 10, 2026

In addition to connecting people with resources, Petersburg’s ninth annual Project Connect was an opportunity to collect data on housing insecurity. Organizers say the number of people sleeping in places not meant for habitation in Petersburg was higher than identified in previous years, according to initial survey estimates.

For Petersburg, the new Rural Healthcare Transformation Fund shows promise amid restrictions

by Taylor Heckart | Feb 9, 2026

Petersburg’s only hospital is gearing up to apply for federal funding through a new five-year program meant to improve rural health care across the U.S. While some aspects of the grant are still up in the air, administrators say the funding could boost hospital programs.

Petersburg secures $8 million toward mandatory wastewater upgrades

by Olivia Rose | Feb 5, 2026

Petersburg will receive $8 million in federal funding to complete plans for upgrading the town’s wastewater treatment facility. The Borough must upgrade its wastewater treatment system to meet tighter water quality standards. Officials anticipate it will be an expensive project. Alaska’s U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski secured the funds for Petersburg in an appropriations bill that President Trump signed on Jan. 23.

Petersburg’s Vikings remain undefeated after intense home basketball games against Haines

by Taylor Heckart | Feb 4, 2026

Both the Petersburg Vikings and the Haines Glacier Bears basketball teams were both undefeated coming into their games last week. Although Haines put up a fight, the Vikings won both games on Jan. 29 and 30, scoring 57–38 on Thursday and 59–46 on Friday.

Station Highlights

Board of Directors Ballot Misprint

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There is a misprint on this year’s KFSK Board of Directors ballots that were mailed out. They mistakenly list Bill Tremblay. They should list Bryan Perry.

KFSK Wearable Arts Show

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Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Wearable Arts Show a fantastic success! 2028's Wearable Arts Show theme is Sea to Forest!

2026 Basketball Broadcast Recordings

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Where possible, KFSK records the Viking basketball game broadcasts and they will be posted to this...

Temporary Phone #: 907-531-8049

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KFSK’s phone system is currently undergoing repairs. Please use 907-531-8049 until further...

Southeast News

First phase of Sitka land study identifies key locations for housing development

by KCAW Sitka | Feb 11, 2026

Osprey Street and Sitka High School: those are the top two areas for housing development identified in the first phase of the Sitka Land Suitability and Feasibility Study. “We’re really looking at what are our best opportunities...

Most landline disruptions in Thorne Bay resolved

by KRBD Ketchikan | Feb 11, 2026

A sign welcomes people to Thorne Bay, Alaska. The Prince of Wales Island Chamber of Commerce says...

Wearable gets weird for milestone anniversary

by KRBD Ketchikan | Feb 9, 2026

Kellie Mogg dons an oblong mask for the opening performance of the 40th annual Wearable Arts Show....

Conservative enrollment estimate leaves school board with additional funds

by KCAW Sitka | Feb 9, 2026

The Sitka School District will receive close to $1 million in additional revenue for the remainder of this fiscal year. At the Sitka School Board meeting on Wednesday (2-4-26), Superintendent Deidre Jenson said because of...