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Despite a decrease in cruise stops, Petersburg travel agency anticipates ‘consistent’ season
Petersburg’s first cruise ship of the season comes to town this Sunday, April 26. While there are fewer stops scheduled compared to last year, a Petersburg tourism expert said he expects this season to feel similar to last year.
American Cruise Lines lease approved by Petersburg Borough Assembly
The Petersburg Borough will lease part of its tidelands to American Cruise Lines, which will build a mooring float and gangway there to support its cruise operations.
Petersburg Borough Assembly will sell two parcels to local developer for rental properties
The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted unanimously last week to sell two borough-owned parcels to local developer Dave Ohmer for $61,800. Ohmer plans to build a duplex on each property, which are on Haugen Drive near the hospital WERC building.
Petersburg Borough Assembly to consider American Cruise Lines lease
Two public hearings are scheduled for tonight’s Petersburg Borough Assembly meeting. One is for a resolution to approve leasing Borough-owned tidelands to American Cruise Lines. The other is for an ordinance making changes to the Borough’s budget.
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KFSK News earns five Alaska Press Club awards for 2025
KFSK’s news team returned earlier this week from the annual Alaska Press Club conference in Anchorage, bringing home five awards for stories published last year.
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Ketchikan school board approves district budget
The White Cliff building, where Ketchikan Gateway Borough and School Board meetings are held, is...
Tribal groups on Prince of Wales challenge Ketchikan’s rural status
The view from the top of Carlanna Lake Trail includes the lake below, Tongass Narrows and nearby...
Survey finds many Craig residents concerned with rising tourism
Craig Municipal Office building pictured on November 4, 2025. (Sydney Dauphinais/KRBD) The City of...
Municipal administrator, attorney receive ‘exemplary’ reviews from Sitka Assembly
The Sitka Assembly gave the city’s municipal administrator and attorney both “exemplary” reviews...
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 23, 2026
A new program prioritizes preventative healthcare for Alaskans to cut costs.
David Hart: An Alaska Mountaineer | Outdoor Explorer
Hart has climbed more than 1500 peaks around the globe, including at least 550 in Alaska, reaching...
Alaska Lt. Gov. faces lawsuit for sharing confidential voter data with Trump DOJ
Civil rights groups, in a lawsuit in state court, say an agreement allowing the Justice Department...
Senators’ version of state budget includes $1,000 dividend and $150 energy relief
The Senate Finance Committee’s version is $450 million smaller than the version that passed the...
2 young people arrested in alleged plot to attack Houston synagogue
Two young people have been arrested in an alleged plot to attack a Texas synagogue that involved...
Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese firms ‘exploiting’ U.S. AI models
The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies’ exploitation of...
EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto
The European Union on Thursday approved a $106-billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its...
U.S. soldier charged with suspected Polymarket insider trading over Maduro raid
It’s the first time suspected insider trading on Polymarket has led to criminal charges in...
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