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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.
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LatestAlaska ferry planners working on lean winter schedule
The ferry Malaspina gets ready to sail from Juneau’s Auke Bay terminal in 2012. (File photo by Ed Schoenfeld/CoastAlaska). The Alaska Marine Highway System will operate at minimum levels this winter. That’s according...
Coast Guard crew medevacs 24-year-old in Snipe Bay
A Coast Guard helicopter crew medevaced a 24-year-old man from the southwest side of Baranof Island on Saturday.Coast Guard watchstanders in Juneau received a call on Friday night from the crew on the F/V Carol D. According to a...
Two more Sitkans test positive for COVID-19
Two more Sitkans have been diagnosed with the coronavirus. Local health officials announced the new cases today (8-10-20). Both men are in their twenties and were exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms when they were tested last...
Kake on lockdown following COVID-19 positive resident
Kake’s population is around 500 residents. The Southeast community of Kake’s first confirmed COVID-19 case was reported on Monday. Health authorities say the patient is a woman in her 60s with symptoms of the...
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Prevo selected to run Liberty University in Falwell’s absence
Pastor Jerry Prevo shakes hands at a 2018 rally for Gov. Mike Dunleavy and other Republican...
Questions remain after GCI sells television assets to competitor
GCI Antenna. Photo by Sir Mildred Pierce/Flickr Creative Commons. The future is uncertain for many...
Cod tagging project shows cod might not overwinter in Bering Sea
A net full of cod fish caught in the Bering Sea near Nome in 2020. (Davis Hovey/KNOM) As the...
Murkowski, Sullivan back Senate bill to help Postal Service
Jim Raymond is president of the National Association of Letter Carriers Local 4319. (Liz...
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Pandemic Or Not, Germans Still Prefer Cash
“I’m not in the slightest bit concerned about using cash right now,” one Berlin...
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks After Midnight. NASA Says It’s ‘One Of The Best’
The light of the moon will reduce the visibility of some fainter meteors, but NASA says it’s...
Beijing Attempts To Remake Hong Kong In Its Image As National Security Law Takes Hold
Educators, journalists, political figures and ordinary citizens have been intimidated and even...
At Least 97,000 Children Tested Positive For Coronavirus In Last 2 Weeks Of July
President Trump falsely claimed that children are “almost immune” from the...
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