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Roof replacement tops schools’ draft project list
Petersburg’s school board Tuesday considered a draft list of major projects that could be priorities for the district over the next six years.
WAVE expects changes with funding cuts
In the midst of sexual assault awareness month, Petersburg’s advocacy organization for victims of assault and domestic violence has learned it may have to cut staff and programs because of a reduction in federal funding.
Fishing groups support reinstatement of sport license surcharge
Both sport and commercial fishing interests are backing a bill to reestablish a surcharge on sportfishing licenses to pay for hatchery maintenance and some king salmon production in Southeast Alaska.
Petersburg reports no active COVID cases
Petersburg is reporting no active COVID-19 cases for the first time in over two months.
Groundskeeper spruced up Petersburg for over two decades
For about two decades, the parks and public spaces around Petersburg have bloomed each spring with the hard work of groundskeeper Jesse O’Connor. He leaves that job at the end of this month.
Southeast residents, organizations seek funding help from state budget
Southeast Alaska leaders and residents last week testified for restoration of state funding cuts and in some cases additional state money to make up for a loss of federal funding. Those were some of the voices heard by the Alaska House finance committee as it considers a state operating budget for the upcoming year.
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COVID-19 information and call-in programs on KFSK
KFSK has a radio call in program on COVID-19 with local hospital, school, borough and public health officials. This show is once a week on Fridays at 12:30 p.m.
KFSK weather weekly
KFSK has a weekly radio segment on the past week's weather and what's coming up for the weekend. It's with forecasters from the National Weather Service in Juneau. Weather weekly will air during Wednesday's Midday Magazine news at noon and these updates are archived here.
Borough Assembly Meetings on KFSK – Audio available in archive
Regular Meeting Agenda available here Next Meeting Monday, April 19, 6pm ... Archive available listen here
School Board Meeting Audio Archive – Agenda Available
Petersburg School Board meetings are broadcast live on KFSK. Next meeting Tuesday, May 11, 6pm Agenda Available Here Find the Audio Archive of past meetings here: School Board Meeting Archive
Highlights from KFSK’s on-going COVID-19 program
Here are written highlights of KFSK's call-in program on the coronavirus, which airs Fridays at 12:30 p.m. The program features the latest information from Petersburg Medical Center, Petersburg Borough, and the Petersburg School District.
PMC Live, Monthly Showcase on Petersburg Medical Center – Next Program, May 6 – Archive Available Here
KFSK News and the Petersburg Medical Center monthly program, “PMC Live” airs at 12:30pm, the first Thursday of each month. The program will focus on different departments, new initiatives, and highlight challenges at the medical center. Next program Thursday, May 6
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Annual blessing remembers Sitkans ‘who go down to the sea in ships’
Vice-president of SE Alaskan Women in Fisheries, Linda Marlin Smith, places flowers as the names...
Assembly to consider resolution opposing President Biden’s gun control initiative
Ketchikan’s borough mayor is asking the assembly to oppose President Biden’s initiative aiming to...
Portable, Sitka-built ‘mini homes’ may help regional housing crunch
Co-owners of Sitka Construction Solutions, Derek James and Kris Karsunky, stand in front of the...
New UAS program provides hands-on training for budding aquaculturists
(Illustration by Norm Campbell) From salmon hatcheries to new mariculture industries like kelp and...
Alaska News
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Alaska to offer vaccines to visitors as part of plan to boost tourism
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks about his hopes for holding a summer cruise season this year in a news...
Here’s how small airlines in Alaska are surviving the pandemic travel slow-down | Alaska Insight
Air travel came to a halt last year as the pandemic caused closures across the country. In rural Alaska, where planes are a lifeline for many communities, airlines had to pivot and adjust to the changes quickly. Aviation...
LISTEN: Anchorage sets vaccination target to ‘do it for summer’
Acting Anchorage Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson in her Turnagain neighborhood on October 22, 20202...
Mekoryuk likely first Alaska community to reach 100% vaccination against COVID-19
YKHC Mekoryuk health aides Linda Davis (left) and Shara Davis (right) have helped vaccinate...
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Here’s What You Should Know About Biden’s New Rules For Fetal Tissue Research
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is reversing restrictions on the use of fetal...
All Federal Inmates To Be Offered Vaccine By Mid-May, BOP Director Says
A third of people held in federal prisons have received the vaccine already. But federal inmates...
Liberty University Sues Ex-President Jerry Falwell, Jr., Seeking Millions In Damages
In the civil suit, Liberty University accuses its former president of breach of contract and...
Coronavirus FAQ: You’re Vaccinated. Cool! Now About Those ‘Breakthrough’ Infections…
No vaccine is 100% effective. Though so-called “breakthrough” COVID cases are rare,...
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