by Joe Viechnicki | Jul 12, 2019

Hatchery chum salmon returns in Southeast Alaska so far this summer have been much weaker than expected throughout the panhandle. There are signs that some of these fish may be late to show up but hatchery managers don’t expect to meet their forecasts.

Petersburg marine construction business a finalist in regional competition

by Joe Viechnicki | Jul 11, 2019

Another Petersburg business has been named a finalist in a regional business development competition. This one isn’t a new idea or start up, but a long established company that is branching off into a new direction.

As a deadly bat disease spreads, volunteers gather data on Southeast populations

by Ari Snider | Jul 11, 2019

Volunteers throughout Southeast Alaska are taking a tally of the region's bat population before a deadly bat disease reaches Alaska.

Dead porcupines deposited on Mitkof Highway

by Joe Viechnicki | Jul 10, 2019

Alaska State Troopers are seeking information about an unusual number of dead porcupines left on Mitkof Highway last week.

Petersburg veterinarian floats his clinic to Southeast communities

by Ari Snider | Jul 10, 2019

Outside of the larger cities, veterinary services are nearly nonexistent in Southeast Alaska. But one Petersburg veterinarian has come up with a novel solution to partially fill that gap.

Petersburg rally calls for veto overrides

by Ari Snider | Jul 9, 2019

About 90 people rallied outside the state courthouse in Petersburg today to call on the legislature to override Governor Mike Dunleavy’s line-item vetoes.

Station Highlights

GCI discontinues Cable Channel 12 – Community Access Channel

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Jul 9, 2019

KFSK is experiencing heavy traffic regarding the discontinuation of KFSK audio on Cable Channel 12. That channel is controlled by GCI, for information on the discontinued service contact GCI Customer Service 800-800-4800

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

Borough Assembly Meetings on KFSK – Audio available in archive – latest July 4 meeting

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Jul 4, 2019

Next meeting Thursday, July 18th,, 6pm Meeting Agenda available here once posted: Find the Archive of past meetings here: KFSK Borough Meeting Archive

Petersburg Borough Report

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Jun 26, 2019

KFSK's New Monthly call-in program with Borough Administration - the last Thursday of each month, 12:30pm. June 27th call-in focus on Borough Finance

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, August 1

Southeast News

Forest Service chief makes quiet visit to Tongass National Forest

by KRBD Ketchikan | Jul 12, 2019

Sen. Lisa Murkowski and U.S. Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen visited Naukati on Prince of...

Fined for social media post, Shee Atiká shareholder questions election ethics

by KCAW Sitka | Jul 12, 2019

Sitka’s village Native corporation, Shee Atiká, held board elections in May. An independent candidate won a seat at the table, after working around obstacles and navigating complicated corporate law — a process that some...

Bears try to move in, Angoon sets boundaries

by KCAW Sitka | Jul 12, 2019

Village Public Safety Officer Bryan Shoemate shot a bear after it approached an Angoon resident in their home. (Photo/Josh Bowen) Furry visitors have kept the residents of Angoon on their toes for the past few weeks. Several...