Local News
LatestYoung dancers in Petersburg ‘went straight evil’ for spring performance
by Olivia Rose | Apr 18, 2025
Not all kids are into heroics. Some prefer villains. The Queen of Hearts, Cruella de Vil, Maleficent, the Joker — all are villainous characters that about 125 young dancers are bringing to the stage in Petersburg for “Villains: The Evil Tour.”
Petersburg locals rescue man from cold, dark waters near Mitkof Island
by Olivia Rose | Apr 9, 2025
A middle-aged man was rescued from frigid waters near Petersburg on the night of April 7.
Petersburg locals join nationwide “Hands Off!” rally
by Olivia Rose | Apr 8, 2025
About 100 people rallied in downtown Petersburg on April 5 to protest against how President Donald Trump is running the United States.
Petersburg Borough Assembly urges legislature for school support and votes against second request for police k-9 unit
by Olivia Rose | Apr 8, 2025
Petersburg’s borough assembly had much to consider when they met on April 7. Assembly members unanimously agreed to all but one item of new business on the meeting agenda, which included budget adjustments, additions to a subdivision expansion, a new zoning overlay and more.
Station Highlights
LatestBorough Assembly Meetings on KFSK – first Mondays 12noon, 3rd Mondays 6pm – Audio available in KFSK Archive
by Tom Abbott, KFSK
Meeting Agenda available here Next Meeting Monday, April 21, 6pm Archive available-listen here
Petersburg Medical Center Board Meetings – 4th Thursdays mostly, 5:30pm – Broadcast Live on KFSK – Next Meeting, April 24
by Tom Abbott, KFSK
PMC Board Meeting Agenda available here, KFSK live broadcast coverage of Petersburg Medical Center includes the monthly call-in program, “PMC Live” fourth Thursday of each month, 12:30pm, and monthly PMC Board meetings broadcast the 4th Thursday of each month, 5:30pm.
School Board Meeting Audio Archive – Agenda Available
by Tom Abbott, KFSK
School Board Meetings broadcast live on KFSK - Next meeting Tuesday, May 20, 6pm Agenda Available Here Find the Audio Archive of past meetings here: School Board Meeting Archive
KFSK’s Poetry Celebration
by Tom Abbott, KFSK
Contact KFSK to schedule a recording time for your reading, 907-772-3808. Poems air weekdays. Thank you for sharing your poetry.
Southeast News
LatestICE arrested one person in Sitka last month
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 18, 2025
A rumor that agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) have been...
Wrangell schools face fewer teachers and class changes next year
by KSTK Wrangell | Apr 18, 2025
Voc Ed teacher Winston Davies speaks to Wrangell School Board at Evergreen Elementary on April 14,...
Ketchikan sees first cruise ship of the season
by KRBD Ketchikan | Apr 18, 2025
From L to R: Ward Cove Dock Group CEO John Binkley and Ketchikan Gateway Borough Mayor Rodney Dial...
How far will Sitka’s schools dip into reserves next year to save elementary teaching jobs?
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 17, 2025
Two jobs at Xóots Elementary have been eliminated in the current draft of the Sitka School...
Alaska News
LatestEducation bill veto leaves Alaska school leaders disappointed, frustrated and confused
by APRN News | Apr 19, 2025
Alaska Public Media spoke with school leaders from Ketchikan to Kotzebue about the Gov....
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 18, 2025
by APRN News | Apr 18, 2025
Gov. Dunleavy’s veto of education funding has school officials confused. Plus, a new book...
Alaska’s crumbling rural school buildings| Alaska Insight
by APRN News | Apr 18, 2025
Delayed repairs have led to a health and safety crisis in many Alaska schools.
Fairbanks Four book chronicles wrongful convictions and path to freedom
by APRN News | Apr 18, 2025
Marvin Roberts, Eugene Vent, Kevin Pease and George Frese spent two decades behind bars, until...
Trump faces bipartisan criticism over Abrego Garcia deportation
by NPR News | Apr 20, 2025
Maryland senator calls Abrego Garcia case a ‘constitutional crisis,’ a Louisiana...
Israeli probe into killing of 15 Palestinian medics finds ‘professional failures’
by NPR News | Apr 20, 2025
The Israeli military investigation said the examination found “no evidence to support claims...
Germany seeks to deport an American and 3 EU citizens after pro-Palestinian protest
by NPR News | Apr 20, 2025
The four individuals — from Ireland, Poland and the U.S. — face possible deportation but say...
The cases against Harvey Weinstein: A timeline of allegations and trials
by NPR News | Apr 20, 2025
The former Hollywood producer is on trial for sex crimes in New York — again. Here are the...
In The Garden with Daniel Tucker, Thursdays 2:30pm
Homegrown Conversations for Curious Minds

Homegrown Conversations for Curious Minds - a KFSK and Public Library Podcast
MItkof Highway Weather Gauge

View Rainfall, Wind and Weather Conditions Along Mitkof Highway Hillside near 5.6 mile