by Taylor Heckart | Aug 10, 2026

Independent U.S. House Candidate Bill Hill visited Petersburg on Aug. 5 as part of his campaign for office. He’s running against Republican incumbent Nick Begich and 13 other active candidates.

Pink salmon show up late in Southeast Alaska

by Angela Denning, KFSK | Aug 10, 2026

Pink salmon are finally showing up in Southeast Alaska, and that’s good news for the commercial fishing industry.

Petersburg’s Catholic church celebrates new beginning after devastating fire

by Taylor Heckart | Aug 7, 2026

Catholics and non-Catholics alike gathered on July 19 for a dedication mass for the new St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church.

Sharlay Mamoe is the new executive director of Petersburg WAVE

by Taylor Heckart | Aug 6, 2026

Petersburg’s domestic violence prevention nonprofit, Working Against Violence for Everyone, or WAVE, has a new executive director. Sharlay Mamoe stepped into the role in July after eight years as executive director of the Petersburg Children’s Center.

Station Highlights

Fall Drive-Call for Artists

by kfskadmin

KFSK is seeking an artist to create art for this fall's thank you gifts. Deadline for art submission is August 15th.

Petersburg Borough Assembly meetings & Borough Business live show on KFSK — Audio Archive

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

Meeting Agendas and Schedules are available here at the borough website. Archive available-listen here

Petersburg Medical Center Live on KFSK — Audio Archive

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

PMC Board Meeting Agenda and Schedule available here, KFSK broadcasts a monthly call-in program with officials from Petersburg Medical Center, called “PMC Live,” on the last Thursday of each month. PMC audio archive-listen here

School Board Archive – Campus Connection

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

KFSK holds a live call-in show with school officials at 12:30 p.m. the day of School Board meetings. Find the Audio Archive here: School Board Meeting Archive

Southeast News

Sherri Blankenship makes second bid for Sitka Assembly seat

by KCAW Sitka | Aug 10, 2026

Blankenship is one of four candidates running for two open seats on the Sitka Assembly. (Photo provided) Local business owner Sherri Blankenship filed to run for a seat on the Sitka Assembly last week (8-5-26). Blankenship is a...

Sitkans discuss next steps to solve childcare shortage at summit

by KCAW Sitka | Aug 10, 2026

Nearly 50 community members and representatives from state and national childcare organizations shared their ideas about funding childcare in Sitka. (KCAW/Salemo) Sitkans convened last week (8-6-26) to brainstorm solutions to...

New Sentinel/KSTK reporter

by KSTK Wrangell | Aug 10, 2026

Leilani Combs has started work as the newest addition to the Sentinel staff, where she will write...

Three new candidates enter Sitka’s municipal race ahead of filing deadline

by KCAW Sitka | Aug 8, 2026

(KCAW/McKenney) The filing period for Sitka’s municipal election closed at 5 p.m. Friday (8-7-26), and three more candidates jumped into the race just ahead of the deadline.Thursday evening, Lisa Lane filed to run for the...

Alaska News

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, August 10, 2026

by APRN News | Aug 10, 2026

A Juneau nonprofit is among the first to receive money from the state’s share of federal...

How a passion for pastels is helping this artist overcome personal struggles | State of Art

by APRN News | Aug 10, 2026

Eagle River’s Heather Steffey found a sense of purpose, community and accomplishment through art that has helped her navigate physical and mental health challenges.

Weather Service predicts Juneau’s Suicide Basin will be full Tuesday or Wednesday

by APRN News | Aug 10, 2026

The flood typically begins within a week after the basin is full, but it can happen at any time.

Republican Dave Bronson says ‘tough’ term as mayor gives him an edge in governor’s race

by APRN News | Aug 10, 2026

Alaska Public Media is interviewing the top candidates for governor ahead of the August primary. Hear or read our full interview with Dave Bronson here.