Local News
Latest
Petersburg Borough Assembly approves wastewater studies to comply with federal requirements
The studies will help the borough comply with stricter wastewater permits from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Data center moratorium proposal fails in Petersburg Assembly stalemate
Petersburg’s Borough Assembly on Sept. 21 considered pursuing a temporary moratorium related to data centers. But the vote ended in a 3–3 tie.
Neets Bay Hatchery opens first chum fishery in nearly a decade
When Petersburg fisherman Bob Martin arrived at Neets Bay for the chum salmon opener, he didn't have a good feeling. Over 30 boats crowded the bay. Plus, the fish on the shoreline didn’t look that great. But within minutes of putting out his net, he got hits.
Petersburg High School cross country team prepares for weekend regional meet in Juneau
Petersburg’s high school cross country team is heading to regions after a strong home meet on Sept. 19.
Controversial tower subdivision request to return to Petersburg Borough Assembly again next month
A subdivision request by broadband company Tidal Network will once again go in front of the Petersburg Borough Assembly acting as the Board of Adjustment. The request was rejected by the Planning Commission for a second time earlier this month.
Voter Corner
Latest
KFSK Voter Guide – 2026 Petersburg Borough Election
The Petersburg Borough municipal election is on Oct. 6, 2026. Visit this page for voter information, interviews and discussions about what is on the ballot.
Station Highlights
Latest
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
The KFSK Board of Directors is meeting in regular session on Wednesday, September 16th at 5:30 PM.
Fall Drive-Art Selected
Thank you to everyone who submitted art for this year's Fall Membership Drive. We have selected a piece by former KFSK News Director Joe Viechnicki!
Petersburg Medical Center Live on KFSK — Audio Archive
PMC Board Meeting Agenda and Schedule available here, KFSK broadcasts a monthly call-in program with officials from Petersburg Medical Center, called “PMC Live,” on the last Thursday of each month. PMC audio archive-listen here
Southeast News
Latest
Sitka Trail Works wraps grant project improving access on Kruzof Island
(Sitka Trail Works photo) Access to a popular outdoor recreation area near Sitka just got a bit easier thanks to a grant-funded trail rehabilitation project that wrapped this summer. Kruzof Island, about 13 miles west of Sitka,...
Dog show awards floppiest ears, fluffiest fur in Sitka
Seth Brown poses with his 12-year-old Great Dane, Walter, at Crescent Harbor. (KCAW/Salemo) Isabella the Dachshund parades in the middle of a crowd circled around the Crescent Harbor net shed. She’s vying for the title of...
Southeast Conference kicks off in Ketchikan
Southeast Conference’s annual economic summit kicked off in Ketchikan on Tuesday. (Hunter...
Four more Alaska Native boarding school students to be repatriated, including one to Ketchikan
Carlisle Barracks Main Post Cemetery, where (Office of Army Cemeteries) Sheepinsh Goah has always...
Alaska News
Latest
Balancing the benefits and stressors of the great outdoors | Line One
Hear how to experience the physical and mental health benefits of the great outdoors while managing the worry that sometimes tags along.
Join us for News & Brews trivia! | Oct. 3
Join Alaska Public Media at 907 Alehouse and Grill in Anchorage on October 3 for a free trivia...
Trump will unveil $54 billion in South Korean investment for Alaska LNG project
Trump is expected to announce plans for South Korea to invest roughly $54 billion in a project to export natural gas from Alaska, a proposal long backed by Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.
Peltola voters say they’re still on board, even those who admit to disappointment
It’s been a week since The New York Times ran a story describing U.S. Senate challenger Mary Peltola as rough on staff. Voters seem to be sticking by her, some because they want a check on President Trump.
Greetings from Syria, where time seems to melt as a glassmaker braves scorching temps
As a Syrian glassmaker created his wares in Damascus, watching his craft reminded this reporter to...
Police questioning can shape a sexual assault case. Their approach is often wrong
The Cornell lawsuit filed by a woman alleging a brutal rape raises questions on how police handle...
Trump officials changed forms for overseas voters amid a GOP push to restrict voting
The Pentagon made last-minute changes to forms that many overseas U.S. citizens use for absentee...
How Ukrainians are coping with new, more deadly Russian attacks
Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s editor in chief, just visited Ukraine. She says, despite all its drone weaponry, Kyiv is under extraordinary bombardment, as Russia tries to make it unlivable.
KFSK_donate
noaa-transparent-logo_KFSK
Homegrown Conversations for Curious Minds
MItkof Highway Weather Gauge
Mobile Alert Registration
webcam
Petersburg Marine Mammal Center
