by Olivia Rose | Feb 17, 2026

The Petersburg Borough Assembly tonight (Feb. 17) will weigh whether or not to raise harbor fees, zone a tidelands parcel, and combine some land in town to create a sellable lot for residential development.

Tidal Network ‘open to relocating’ planned communications towers in Petersburg, but officials say finding alternative sites won’t be simple

by Olivia Rose | Feb 17, 2026

Tidal Network and Petersburg Borough officials say they’ll weigh options for relocating planned communications towers in Petersburg. This comes from a Feb. 2 work session between the Petersburg Borough Assembly and Tidal Network, with extensive testimony from the community. Since last fall, a number of residents have spoken up about their concerns and frustrations with the project — but not everyone’s opposed to the idea.

This Valentine’s Day, one Petersburg couple shares what it takes to be married for more than 75 years

by Taylor Heckart | Feb 13, 2026

Finding true love is hard enough, but what does it take to stay together once you find it? George and Florabelle Rice have some advice for couples looking to last a lifetime.

Board of Game votes to expand bow hunting area on Mitkof Island

by Olivia Rose | Feb 12, 2026

The Alaska Board of Game has approved a change affecting where archers can hunt big game on Petersburg’s Mitkof Island — adding a previously closed area around the highway south of town to a larger, archery-only management area.

Station Highlights

Board of Directors Ballot Misprint

by kfskadmin

There is a misprint on this year’s KFSK Board of Directors ballots that were mailed out. They mistakenly list Bill Tremblay. They should list Bryan Perry.

Temporary Phone #: 907-531-8049

by kfskadmin

KFSK’s phone system is currently undergoing repairs. Please use 907-531-8049 until further...

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

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

Meeting Agenda for 2/17/26 available here Next Meeting Monday Feb 17th 6pm Archive available-listen here

Petersburg Medical Center Board meetings & PMC Live on KFSK — Audio Archive

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

PMC Board Meeting Agenda available here, KFSK broadcasts Petersburg Medical Center Board meetings and the monthly call-in program, “PMC Live,” on the last Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be January 29th at 5:30pm. PMC audio archive-listen here

Southeast News

Ketchikan secures $6M for wastewater treatment facility upgrades

by KRBD Ketchikan | Feb 18, 2026

Ketchikan City Hall is seen in February 2024. (Jack Darrell/KRBD) The City of Ketchikan has...

Man found dead at Klawock gas station

by KRBD Ketchikan | Feb 18, 2026

A welcome sign in Klawock greets visitors on Feb. 28, 2025. (Michael Fanelli/KRBD) A Ketchikan man...

Summer ferry schedule similar to recent years, reflects funding problem

by KCAW Sitka | Feb 17, 2026

Map of the Alaska Marine Highway System’s routes in Southeast Alaska. (Alaska Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities) Travelers can now schedule ferry rides with the Alaska Marine Highway System for May through September....