Local News
LatestPetersburg’s COVID case numbers drop as health officials review outbreak
by Joe Viechnicki | Mar 8, 2021
Health officials are calling on Petersburg to maintain health precautions to get through the local COVID-19 outbreak. The community saw active case numbers drop over the weekend but local emergency and state officials say masking, social distancing and COVID testing are still needed to keep case numbers from expanding again.
Petersburg school board to consider pretesting for activities
by Angela Denning | Mar 8, 2021
According to the school district, many schools in Southeast have begun requiring pretesting for COVID in order for students to compete or host home games. The issue will be discussed during a regular school board meeting, Tuesday, March 9, at 6 p.m.
Petersburg women tell how International Women’s Day was celebrated in their home countries
by Angela Denning | Mar 8, 2021
Today, March 8th, is International Women’s Day. Although it’s not always celebrated in the U.S. dozens of other countries have been celebrating it for decades. In Petersburg, several women come from these countries—like Ola Richards from Poland and Elisa Teodori from Italy.
PMC talks about breach; says hospital will get new health records system
by Angela Denning | Mar 4, 2021
Petersburg Medical Center has come out with more information about a medical records breach. They say about 200 patients were affected. The community hospital announced Monday that one of its employees had viewed records for patients not under their care.
Petersburg among top COVID hotspots in the country
by Joe Viechnicki | Mar 4, 2021
Petersburg is among the top hotspots for COVID-19 cases in the country, according to the New York Times.
Station Highlights
LatestSchool Board Meeting Audio Archive – Agenda Available
by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Mar 8, 2021
Petersburg School Board meetings are broadcast live on KFSK. Next meeting Tuesday, March 9, 6pm Agenda Available Here Find the Audio Archive of past meetings here: School Board Meeting Archive
Petersburg celebrates local women in call-in radio show
by Angela Denning, KFSK | Mar 8, 2021
Listen to callers recognize women in their lives during a radio show co-hosted by KFSK and WAVE, March 8, for International Women's Day.
Highlights from KFSK’s on-going COVID-19 program
by Angela Denning | Mar 5, 2021
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.
Jeb Morrow Life Long Fisherman First Time Canneryman
by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Mar 5, 2021
KFSK has an open airwaves policy. We encourage the public to express personal opinions, ideas, and creative works, which will be available on our web site, kfsk.org, following the scheduled radio broadcast. The views and...
COVID-19 information and call-in programs on KFSK
by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Mar 5, 2021
KFSK has a radio call in program on COVID-19 with local hospital, school, borough and public health officials. This show is once a week on Fridays at 12:30 p.m.
Borough Assembly Meetings on KFSK – Audio available in archive
by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Mar 5, 2021
Regular Meeting Agenda available here Next Meeting Monday, March 22, 6pm ... Archive available listen here
Southeast News
LatestSitka reported 2 new COVID cases last week and 1 delayed
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 8, 2021
Sitka’s coronavirus alert level remains at “low,” according to the city’s COVID dashboard....
School Board reports funding miscommunication to Assembly
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 8, 2021
A comparison Superintendent John Holst reviewed with assembly members at Thursday’s meeting. The...
A new science academy could keep help Port Alexander’s school doors open
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 8, 2021
Seventh grader Colton Collins (left) and eighth grader Sage Martin (right) work together to build...
LISTEN: Alaska cruise season faces stiff headwinds
by KRBD Ketchikan | Mar 5, 2021
It’s looking less and less likely that large cruise ships will show up in Alaska’s ports this...
Alaska News
LatestFire destroys old Chevak school and plans for community center
by APRN News | Mar 8, 2021
A fire destroyed the old Chevak school on March 8, 2021. (Courtesy Greg Slats) burning building in...
With many Alaska vaccine appointments unfilled, officials want you to know: You could be “essential”
by APRN News | Mar 8, 2021
Anchorage School District registered nurse Jennifer Perkins (right) administers the Moderna...
Minnesota musher Cindy Gallea drops out of Iditarod, Redington takes lead
by APRN News | Mar 8, 2021
Jessie Holmes travels on the Susitna River in front of Cindy Gallea and Rick Casillo during the...
LISTEN: From Anchorage to LA, this screenwriting duo just won an award at Sundance
by APRN News | Mar 8, 2021
Ari Katcher, left, and Ryan Welch are screenwriters who collaborated on the movie “On the Count of...
NPR
LatestInstagram Suggested Posts To Users. It Served Up COVID-19 Falsehoods, Study Finds
by NPR News | Mar 8, 2021
The photo-sharing app owned by Facebook recommended posts and accounts making false claims about...
South Dakota Passes Bill Restricting Transgender Girls From Sports Teams
by NPR News | Mar 8, 2021
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican, says she is excited to sign a bill that lawmakers...
Pope Francis Defends His Trip To Iraq Despite Infection Risks
by NPR News | Mar 8, 2021
The pope spent four days visiting six cities. He met with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani,...
Georgia Senate Republicans Pass Bill To End No-Excuse Absentee Voting
by NPR News | Mar 8, 2021
Despite Senate passage, some of the state’s top Republicans, including the governor, have...
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Homegrown Conversations for Curious Minds - a KFSK and Public Library Podcast
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Hooked On History is a fun and informative radio series produced in collaboration between Clausen Memorial Museum and KFSK Community Radio