by Joe Viechnicki | Jul 22, 2019

Health care providers are renewing their recommendation for vaccination following the state’s first recorded case of the measles since 2015. The state’s division of public health on July 16th confirmed a case in an unvaccinated teenager from the Kenai Peninsula who had traveled to Arizona and Seattle. Alaska is the 29th state with a confirmed measles case this year.

Assembly OKs water, sewer borrowing ballot question in first reading

by Joe Viechnicki | Jul 22, 2019

Voters in Petersburg this fall may decide on whether the borough should continue with repairs and replacements for the local water and sewer systems. State loans for up to eight million dollars would be repaid by utility customers and could lead to another increase in rates.

Petersburg Public Library intern working to improve user experience

by Ari Snider | Jul 22, 2019

For the second year in a row, the library is welcoming a summer intern. Taking the position this year is Amy Poe, who spoke with KFSK's Ari Snider about her work.

Assembly votes against filling public safety jobs

by Joe Viechnicki | Jul 19, 2019

Petersburg’s borough assembly voted against filling two vacant public safety jobs last night. The positions in the police and fire department are in the budget for the borough this year. But concerns linger over future state funding cuts and their impact on the municipality’s ability to pay for these positions.

Teen filming climate change message visits Tongass

by Joe Viechnicki | Jul 17, 2019

A young film maker sounding the alarm about global climate change is visiting Southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest this summer.

Fire damages home on Wrangell Avenue in Petersburg

by Joe Viechnicki | Jul 16, 2019

A quick thinking passer-by helped extinguish a house fire on Wrangell Avenue in Petersburg Tuesday, July 16.

Station Highlights

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. July 25th call-in focus on Public Works

Borough Assembly Meetings on KFSK – Audio available in archive

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Jul 18, 2019

Next meeting Thursday, August 8th, 12noon Meeting Agenda available here also archive of past meetings

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, August 1

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