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Petersburg School Board postpones vote on COVID-19 safety plan after four hour meeting
Petersburg school board postponed their vote last week on a plan for starting school August 31st under a medium risk status. At the Thursday night meeting, the board talked for four hours and heard comments and questions from the public and school administrators.
Free online Tlingit language class sees widespread interest during pandemic
With a renewed sense of urgency since the pandemic, an online Tlingit class works on the frontlines of language revitalization in Alaska. The class seeks to strengthen a community of language speakers and students who continue to reclaim their Alaska Native heritage.
Where are the chums? Dog days of summer a no show in Southeast
It’s been a woeful year for hatchery chum salmon returns in Southeast Alaska. Hatchery managers are taking unusual steps just to ensure they’re able to collect enough eggs for future generations. It’s a far cry from the bumper crop that has bolstered commercial salmon catches in the region for many years.
SE AK pink catch starts poor as forecast
The commercial fishing season for pink salmon in Southeast Alaska is nearing its peak. Its going pretty close to forecast so far – that is to say, not great.
Second summer king opening on tap after coho shutdown
Most of Southeast Alaska shuts down to commercial salmon trolling just before midnight Thursday, August 6th. The fleet will have their second shot at king salmon this summer season over a week later.
Following pool reopening, fitness center next
Last week the Aquatic Center reopened, with a staggered schedule for swimmers and gym users, and COVID protocols in place. The fitness area will reopen Monday, August 10.
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School Board Meeting Audio Archive – Agenda Available
Petersburg School Board meetings are broadcast live on KFSK. Next meeting Tuesday, August 11, 6pm Agenda Available Here once posted Find the Audio Archive of past meetings here: School Board Meeting Archive
Highlights from KFSK’s Coronavirus On-Going Program
Here are written highlights of KFSK's call-in program on the coronavirus, which airs Fridays at 12:30 p.m. The program features the latest information from Petersburg Medical Center, Petersburg Borough, and the Petersburg School District.
PMC Live, Monthly Showcase on Petersburg Medical Center – Next Program August 6 – Archive Available Here
KFSK News and the Petersburg Medical Center monthly program, “PMC Live” airs at 12:30pm, the first Thursday of each month. The program will focus on different departments, new initiatives, and highlight challenges at the medical center. Next program Thursday, August 6
COVID-19 Information and call-in programs on KFSK
Here’s an Alaska Project Echo videoconference Wednesday, May 20, 2020 with top public health...
Borough Assembly Meetings on KFSK – Audio available in archive – next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, August 17th, 6pm
Next Regular Assembly Meeting Monday, August 17th, 6pm Agenda available hereMeeting Agenda Available Here and Archive available here
KFSK weather weekly
KFSK has a new weekly radio segment on the past week's weather and what's coming up for the weekend. It's with forecasters from the National Weather Service in Juneau. Weather weekly will air during Wednesday's Midday Magazine news at noon and these updates are archived here.
Southeast News
LatestKake city officials seek to restrict travel over COVID-19
Kake has around 500 residents along the shores of Kupreanof Island. Kake’s city government said Tuesday that travel to and from the Southeast island community is restricted until further notice. That’s following the...
Angoon mayor issues mask order following first coronavirus case in Kake
Front Street in Angoon. The community of around 450 people is now requiring masks or face coverings in public places. (Photo by Emily Russell/KCAW) Following Monday’s news of the first confirmed case of coronavirus in...
As fall approaches, Sitka’s bear expert urges residents to remember best practices in bear country
A brown bear strolls through a Sitka neighborhood in July 2014. (Facebook photo/Sitka Bear Report) It’s that time of year. Bears are starting to stock up on fish and berries before denning up for the winter. And some of...
COVID-19 reported at Juneau’s Kensington Mine
A mine vehicle enters the Kensington Portal on Oct. 15, 2019. It’s one of two accesses for a...
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Senate president Giessel faces primary challenge for Anchorage seat
Senate President Cathy Giessel, left, faces a primary challenge from Roger Holland, right....
Alaska officials say Trump’s proposed $400-a-week unemployment boost is under review
President Donald J. Trump signs a presidential memorandum at his golf course Saturday. (Shealah...
Border woes: When Canada says no
Kathryn Miller of Juneau doesn’t know why she was denied entrance to Canada at Beaver Creek...
Northwest Coast indigenous arts program opens at UAS
A detail of Lily Hope’s first full size Chilkat Robe. Hope is teaching an online class about...
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Postal Workers Decry Changes And Cost-Cutting Measures
As a result of the new postmaster general’s plans to shake up the agency, “mail is...
TSA Finds 3 Times Usual Rate Of Guns At Checkpoints, Despite Drop In Air Traffic
While screening 75% fewer people at airports this summer than last, the security officers discover...
‘Alarming’ Trend: TSA Intercepting Many More Guns Despite Far Fewer Air Travelers
The Transportation Security Administration says last month it found three times as many guns in...
Parents Of Elijah McClain Sue Aurora, Colo., Police and Paramedics Over His Death
The federal civil rights lawsuit alleges the parties are responsible for McClain’s death...
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