by Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | Aug 16, 2019

The National Transportation Safety Board lists the probable cause of the July 25, 2018, capsizing of the Petersburg fish tender Pacific Knight as the captain's "inadequate assessment" of the boat's stability and risks related to vessel modifications, overloading and stability issues. The boat was tendering salmon in Bristol Bay last summer.

Clausen Museum to host Beth Flor solo art show

by Ari Snider | Aug 15, 2019

The Clausen Memorial Museum is hosting an artist’s reception Friday, August 16th from 5pm to 7pm for Beth Flor’s solo retrospective. The Petersburg painter will have around 60 works on display through August 30th.

Petersburg School District installs new security cameras

by Angela Denning | Aug 15, 2019

Petersburg School District has installed new security cameras in some areas inside and outside of the high school. The district is also considering purchasing unmanned cameras to stream live events from the gym and pool. These topics and more were discussed at the last school board meeting, Tuesday night.

Petersburg borough assembly looks again at borrowing $8 million from DEC

by Angela Denning | Aug 15, 2019

The Petersburg Borough Assembly is meeting Friday at 9 a.m. after they postponed last week’s meeting due to a lack of quorum. One of the issues on the agenda is a public hearing of an ordinance that would borrow up to $8 million from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation for repairs and upgrades to the local water and sewer system.

Skiff capsizes from ferry Columbia’s wake in Wrangell Narrows

by Ari Snider | Aug 14, 2019

A wake from the Alaska state ferry Columbia caused a small skiff to capsize in the Wrangell Narrows near Petersburg. The event happened Sunday at about 7:30pm.

Pink salmon harvests are poor in northern Southeast Alaska but average in southern areas

by Angela Denning | Aug 14, 2019

Southeast Alaska’s pink salmon harvest is turning out to be what managers expected but where the fish are returning isn’t consistent.

Station Highlights

Borough Assembly Meetings on KFSK – Audio available in archive

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Aug 15, 2019

Next meeting Thursday, August 22, 6pm

Petersburg Borough Report

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Jul 22, 2019

KFSK's New Monthly call-in program with Borough Administration - the last Thursday of each month, 12:30pm. listen to archive here

KFSK Budget Adjustments and Program Changes – Listen Here

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Jul 15, 2019

KFSK radio program discussing effects of service to the community following the elimination of public broadcasting support in the state budget

Still Time To Support Petersburg Nonprofits with your Permanent Fund Dividend – Pick, Click, Give deadline is August 31st

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Jul 8, 2019

Remember, you have until August 31st to make a difference in your community! Consider a gift with pickclickgive to a nonprofit close to your heart if you haven’t already. Already donated? THANK YOU! Looking to keep making change? Consider increasing that donation by visiting: Pick Click Give

PMC Live, first Thursday of the month, 12:30pm on KFSK

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Jun 24, 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 Thursday, September 5

Good Clean Fun on KFSK – Group of Advisory Teens: GOAT Radio

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Jun 21, 2019

GOAT radio show every Friday afternoon, right after school, 2:30-4pm Latest Show available here

Southeast News

Four years after deadly landslides, Sitka has a warning system

by KCAW Sitka | Aug 17, 2019

In the aftermath of the August 18, 2015 landslide, the Kramer Avenue area was mapped using LIDAR imaging techniques. The rest of the slopes above Sitka have since been mapped also, and that information is critical to the...

Gov. Dunleavy postpones budget signing, signals support for two more vetoed programs

by KCAW Sitka | Aug 16, 2019

Gov. Dunleavy’s office says he now plans to sign the operating budget on Monday, Aug. 19. A number of vetoes are expected. Gov. Mike Dunleavy has delayed signing the operating budget until next week. His signature is now...

Council postpones decision on downtown port RFP

by KRBD Ketchikan | Aug 15, 2019

The Ketchikan City Council listened to 90 minutes of public comment Thursday, nearly all focused...

Summer king season ends on a high note for SE trollers

by KCAW Sitka | Aug 15, 2019

A troller in Sitka’s ANB Harbor. A two-day opener this week likely finished the season’s allocation for king salmon — but ADF&G doesn’t rule out a third opening later this month. (KCAW file photo) Southeast’s troll fleet...

Alaska News

McKinley fire forces evacuations, crews work to save homes

by APRN News | Aug 18, 2019

A fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire forced the closure late Sunday of the only highway leading north from Anchorage, threatening homes and burning on both sides of the road. A 19-mile stretch of the Parks Highway was closed some...