Local News
LatestMost rail against proposed state spending cuts at Petersburg meeting
by Joe Viechnicki | Mar 8, 2019
Local residents, business owners and community leaders testified for about an hour Wednesday on impacts from more than one and a half billion dollars that could be cut from state spending this year. Most, but not all, spoke against spending cuts and urged legislators to come up with a different way to close the state’s budget deficit.
Petesburg residents discuss proposed education cuts
by Angela Denning | Mar 7, 2019
Around 50 Petersburg residents attended a community meeting Tuesday night about proposed state budget cuts to the local school district. As Angela Denning reports, participants talked about what the future of education might look like in the remote island community of 3,000 residents.
Drought could have longer term impacts for SE hydro reservoirs
by Joe Viechnicki | Mar 7, 2019
There’s rain and snow in the forecast for Southeast Alaska and that could mean some relief for dwindling hydroelectric resources. But even if reservoirs start refilling, the region’s drought is expected to have longer term impacts.
Company arrives for filming with local police force
by Joe Viechnicki | Mar 5, 2019
A crew has arrived in town to start filming a TV show based on police departments in Petersburg and two other Alaska communities.
Assembly election change may go on the ballot
by Joe Viechnicki | Mar 5, 2019
It looks like local voters this year will get their chance to weigh in on a change to the way people are elected to Petersburg’s borough assembly. The assembly Monday approved the second reading of an ordinance that will create designated seats for the assembly, despite opposition to the change.
Station Highlights
LatestAlaska Lawmakers Discuss State Budget, Take Your Calls on KFSK Tuesday, 10am
by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Mar 7, 2019
Rep. Bryce Edgmon (I), Alaska State House Speaker Sen. Cathy Giessel (R), Alaska State Senate President available on KFSK Tuesday, 10am
Petersburg holds town hall meeting on state budget
by Joe Viechnicki | Mar 7, 2019
Petersburg mayor Mark Jensen called a town hall style meeting to gather input on Governor Dunleavy's proposed budget for fiscal year 2020. Listen to the meeting here:
PMC Live moves to Friday due to Basketball Live Coverage this week
by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Mar 7, 2019
KFSK news and the Petersburg Medical Center have started up a monthly show called “PMC Live.” It’s airs during Midday Magazine the first Thursday of each month. The program shines a light on different departments, new programs or initiatives at the medical center. Next program Friday, March 8
Nora Saks, 2017 KFSK intern, launches Richest Hill podcast
by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Mar 5, 2019
After an award-winning summer of journalism for KFSK in Petersburg, Nora Saks returned to the...
Commentary: Joe Sebastian responds to US Senator Lisa Murkowski’s 2019 address to Alaska Legislature
by kfskadmin | Mar 5, 2019
KFSK has an open airwaves policy. We encourage the public to express personal opinions, ideas and creative works. The views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of KFSK. The following was submitted for broadcast by...
Power & Light Urges Energy Conservation – Useful Tips
by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Feb 25, 2019
Southeast News
LatestKetchikan assembly to vote on state budget resolution
by KRBD Ketchikan | Mar 8, 2019
A resolution opposing Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget is in front of the Ketchikan Gateway...
Blocked POW road reopens
by KRBD Ketchikan | Mar 8, 2019
A New Year’s Day landslide blocks the road leading to South Thorne Bay and Kasaan. (Photo by...
BBHC graduate campaigns to bring residential treatment program back to Sitka
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 8, 2019
Frank Leo Jimmy graduated from the Bill Brady Healing Center in 2012, a year before the residential treatment facility’s closure. Seven years later, he’s working to rally community support to bring that level of care back to...
Citing diesel surcharge, council delays electric rate hike
by KRBD Ketchikan | Mar 7, 2019
A planned electric rate increase for Ketchikan Public Utilities customers will be postponed until...
Community Connections starts endowment fund
by KRBD Ketchikan | Mar 7, 2019
From left are Ralph Mackie, Alonso Escalante, Sheila Kleinschmidt, Roxanne Abajian, Bett Jakubek,...
Alaska News
LatestIditapod: Mushing the Mighty Yukon
by APRN News | Mar 9, 2019
Nicolas Petit changing into dry clothes just before sitting down to a five-course meal in Anvik....
Juneau businesses find themselves in alcohol license limbo as legislators work to change laws
by APRN News | Mar 8, 2019
A sign by the bar at Taku Lanes warns patrons that only soda is available. The bowling alley’s...
Public comment period for Pebble’s draft EIS underway, but critics stress shortcomings
by APRN News | Mar 8, 2019
Map of the proposed Pebble Mine site. (Graphic by Army Corps of Engineers) The draft environmental...
FDA clears path for genetically engineered salmon
by APRN News | Mar 8, 2019
This GE fish, branded AquAdvantage, is designed to grow faster in fish farms. (Photo by AquaBounty...
AK: The unique international agreement behind the Log Cabin Ski Trails
by APRN News | Mar 8, 2019
Aric Baldwin and Stephanie Ryan hit the trail at Log Cabin. (Photo by Claire Stremple, KHNS –...
NPR
LatestAlgeria’s Leader Returns Home As Demonstrators Protest His Bid For A Fifth Term
by NPR News | Mar 10, 2019
The youth-led movement is protesting President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid for re-election....
Exclusive: White House and Ivanka Trump Propose New Spending On Child Care
by NPR News | Mar 10, 2019
The president’s budget is expected to propose drastic cuts to government programs. But NPR...
It Takes A Village To Save A British Pub
by NPR News | Mar 10, 2019
Many U.K. pubs are struggling to stay in business, so concerned villagers are banding together to...
How Much Difference Will Eli Lilly’s Half-Price Insulin Make?
by NPR News | Mar 10, 2019
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker said Monday that it would offer a generic version of Humalog...









