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Petersburg airport testing catches COVID case at sport fishing lodge
Petersburg health officials have announced another positive COVID-19 test – this time for an out-of-state resident at a nearby sport fishing lodge.
Petersburg’s July 3 Independence Day events online and on air
Petersburg’s Independence Day celebration kicks off Friday evening with online interactive games organized by the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church and Petersburg Parks and Recreation.
SE AK Dungy crab catch starts strong again, price drops
Commercial crabbers in Southeast Alaska will have a full two-month summer season for Dungeness crab again this year, based on another strong start to the season.
Petersburg to unveil new mural to honor Native civil rights leader Elizabeth Peratrovich
At a time when monuments of colonizers and enslavers are being debated and removed across the country, a mural is going up this July 4th in the birth place and on the birthday of a Native civil rights leader. The new mural in the Southeast Alaska community of Petersburg celebrates Elizabeth Peratrovich, her legacy as a Native Tlingit woman, and voice for equal rights.
SE AK summer troll season opens Wednesday
The commercial troll season for king salmon in Southeast Alaska opens Wednesday, July 1. The first summer opening might be a little longer this year with a boost in the catch allowed under the Pacific Salmon Treaty with Canada. The new month also signals the end of spring trolling that targets hatchery kings.
Ravens trail work resumes, cabin replacement on tap
The second year of reconstruction for a popular hiking trail near Petersburg is starting up this summer and is on schedule to be finished later this year. In addition, the U.S. Forest Service’s Ravens Roost cabin at the end of that trail has funding secured to be replaced next year.
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COVID-19 Information and call-in programs on KFSK
Here’s an Alaska Project Echo videoconference Wednesday, May 20, 2020 with top public health...
Highlights from KFSK’s Coronavirus On-Going 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.
KFSK weather weekly
KFSK is starting up a new 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 – next meeting Monday, July 6, noon
Next Regular Assembly Meeting Monday, July 6, 12noon Meeting Agenda Available Here and Archive available here
PMC Live, Monthly Showcase on Petersburg Medical Center – Latest Program June 4 and Archive Available Here
KFSK News and the Petersburg Medical Center monthly program, “PMC Live” airs at 12:30pm, the first Thursday of each month. (July 2 program moved to July 9) The program will focus on different departments, new initiatives, and highlight challenges at the medical center. Next program Thursday, July 9 Archive available here
School Board Meeting Audio Archive – Agenda Available
Petersburg School Board meetings are held in the High School Library. Next meeting Tuesday, August 11, 6pm Agenda Available Here once posted Find the Audio Archive of past meetings here: School Board Meeting Archive
Southeast News
LatestGray whale mom, calf star in Kruzof tidepool drama
Despite their proximity to the trapped whales, Edwards, Putz, and Mason didn’t score a fantastic pic. “Unfortunately most of our photos and videos are more like the Loch Ness monster,” said Edwards,...
‘An emotional roller coaster’: How Ketchikan’s oldest bar is weathering the pandemic
Two very happy bears greet patrons at the Arctic Bar’s entrance in Ketchikan. (Eric...
Sitka resident tests positive for coronavirus while out of state
An employee pulls a sterile COVID-19 screening kit from a box at SEARHC’s drive-up clinic in Sitka in March (Berett Wilber/KCAW). Another Sitkan has tested positive for the coronavirus. The Sitka Unified Command announced...
Goldbelt shareholder fined $1,000 over Facebook post accusing state regulator of inaction
The cover design of Goldbelt Inc.’s 2016 annual report. (Photo by Jeremy Hsieh/KTOO) State financial regulators have fined a Goldbelt, Inc. shareholder over a Facebook post complaining of inaction by the agency overseeing...
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LISTEN: Haines author’s new book shares the ups, downs and adventure of small-town politics
Tresham Gregg, Heather Lende and Tom Morphet take part in a public forum about the recall...
Anchorage names bars and restaurants where patrons may have been exposed to COVID-19
Chilkoot Charlie’s is one of the largest bars on the list, though not associated with many...
BP and Hilcorp can keep business info private, state regulator says
BP, Hilcorp and their affiliates redacted many sections of their answers to state...
Another Alaskan dies as the state reports another record high number of new COVID-19 cases
Another Alaskan has died as the state report again breaks its record for the highest single-day...
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States Shatter Coronavirus Records As Officials Eye Holiday Weekend With Alarm
Both Florida and South Carolina reported their highest-ever daily totals for new cases. But...
At Least 15 Feared Dead After Torrential Rains Sweep Through Southern Japan
Japanese officials say it’s the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the region. More than...
2 People Injured After Vehicle Careens Into Protesters In Seattle
Police have the driver in custody but have not yet assigned a motive for the crash. Videos on...
International Flights Are Ramping Up. Slowly. And With Plenty Of Caveats
Many countries shut down international air travel when the pandemic began. Routes are reopening...
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