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Gubernatorial candidate JKT talks about the future of the Alaska Marine Highway during Petersburg stop
Former Alaska Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins visited Petersburg on July 5 as part of his campaign for governor.
Petersburg honors the legacy of Alaska Native activist on second annual Amy Hallingstad Day
Petersburg celebrated its second annual Amy Hallingstad Day on June 28, honoring the life and legacy of the late Alaska Native rights activist. While recognizing Hallingstad’s work, family members say it’s not yet done.
One-time state funding boost gives Petersburg School District 900K more to spend
The Petersburg School District approved the budget for the next fiscal year on Tuesday, June 30. With the additional funding, the district will increase the travel budget, hire more positions, and put more money toward curriculum.
In reverse decision, Petersburg Borough Assembly approves tower-related land sale and new zoning proposal
The Petersburg Borough Assembly on June 15 unanimously approved two separate tower-related proposals — despite previously rejecting each measure. The Assembly will continue considering the new zoning ordinance for regulating towers, and hold a public hearing for the measure, tonight at 6:00 in the Assembly Chambers. KFSK will broadcast that meeting live.
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Board of Directors Regular Meeting
The KFSK Board of Directors is meeting in regular session on Thursday, July 9th at 5:30 PM.
Fall Drive-Call for Artists
KFSK is seeking an artist to create art for this fall's thank you gifts. Deadline for art submission is July 31st.
Petersburg Medical Center Board meetings & PMC Live on KFSK — Audio Archive
PMC Board Meeting Agenda and Schedule available here, KFSK broadcasts Petersburg Medical Center Board meetings and the monthly call-in program, “PMC Live,” on the last Thursday of each month. PMC audio archive-listen here
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Public comment open for proposed timber sale surrounding historic site on Prince of Wales Island
An aerial drone photo of Wolf Creek Boatworks on Prince of Wales Island in September 2019. (Photo...
Committee looks to improve communication at Mt. Edgecumbe High School
Communication is key. That’s what members of a committee dedicated to improving Mt. Edgecumbe High School said at their second meeting on Wednesday (7-8-26).The state-run boarding school in Sitka which serves students from rural...
Sitka vet treats dogs for possible cannabis-laced waste exposure
A Sitka vet is asking Sitkans to leash their dogs when exploring some local beaches. That’s after her clinic treated several dogs that became seriously ill over the Fourth of July weekend. Dr. Nicole Caraway, veterinarian and...
‘Fish Pirate’s Daughter’ turns 60
Cast members of the 60th anniversary of Ketchikan’s original melodrama “Fish Pirate’s Daughter”...
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Supporters of a bill to cap campaign contributions criticize Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto.
2 dead and 1 hospitalized as Glenn Highway collision snarls traffic near Eagle River
Investigators say the driver of a Ford F-150 pickup crossed the median from the northbound lanes to the southbound lanes, hitting a GMC Acadia, a Ford Explorer and a Kia Soul.
Dunleavy vetoes limits on campaign donations, ensuring August vote to impose new caps
The veto means that for now, donors can continue to give an unlimited amount of money to state candidates. Alaskans will vote to impose new caps via ballot measure in August.
At least 1 dead as Glenn Highway collision snarls traffic near Eagle River
One southbound lane has reopened and two lanes are open for northbound traffic as of midday Thursday.
A major housing bill is set to become law at midnight — even though Trump says he won’t sign
President Trump says he is refusing to sign the bill without Congress first passing his sweeping...
U.S.-Iran fighting appears to pause. And, life inside Israel’s military zones in Gaza
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran appears to have paused after two days of clashing amid a shaky...
Taliban declares war on smartphones
A newly announced ban on smartphones for government workers, police and military personnel is...
Count Binface: The intergalactic warrior who could upend Britain’s strangest election
Meet Count Binface: the challenger from another planet taking on Nigel Farage as questions over...
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