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Petersburg voters cast 555 ballots during Tuesday’s primary election
Poll workers say Petersburg had strong voter participation in Alaska’s primary this year. Votes cast in town on Tuesday mostly align with the unofficial statewide results.
Meet Petersburg’s new middle school English teacher, Eric Wolford
While Eric Wolford is new to Petersburg, he's not new to teaching in small Alaska communities.
Alaska’s primary election is Tuesday, here’s what to know in Petersburg
Petersburg voters have until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday (Aug. 18) to cast their pick for governor, state House and Senate, and U.S. House and Senate. Petersburg’s polling place is in the Parks and Rec community center.
Petersburg Borough Assembly to consider subdivision appeal tonight
The Petersburg Borough Assembly, acting in its role as the Board of Adjustment, will look at an appeal from a tribal government that wants to subdivide a property in order to build a communications tower.
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Fall Drive-Call for Artists
KFSK is seeking an artist to create art for this fall's thank you gifts. Deadline for art submission is August 15th.
Petersburg Medical Center Live on KFSK — Audio Archive
PMC Board Meeting Agenda and Schedule available here, KFSK broadcasts a monthly call-in program with officials from Petersburg Medical Center, called “PMC Live,” on the last Thursday of each month. PMC audio archive-listen here
School Board Archive – Campus Connection
KFSK holds a live call-in show with school officials at 12:30 p.m. the day of School Board meetings. Find the Audio Archive here: School Board Meeting Archive
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Seiners break Sitka’s single-day pink salmon harvest record twice in one month
Seiners in Sitka broke the single-day record for harvesting pink salmon not once, but twice this month. District 13’s previous single-day harvest record was set in 2017 when roughly 950,000 pink salmon were caught. Aaron Dupuis...
Man charged with leaving scene of an accident after crashing into Ketchikan tour bus
Entrance to the Ketchikan Police Department pictured on Dec. 9, 2025 (Hunter Morrison/KRBD) A...
Wrangell applies for a $5 million state grant for harbor upgrades
Wrangell is applying for a $5 million state grant to add to a $25 million federal grant it already...
Ketchikan’s local governments weigh library powers ballot measure
The Ketchikan Public Library shown on May 21, 2026. (Sydney Dauphinais/KRBD) For over 80 years,...
Alaska News
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One year in, Anchorage officials say criminalized camping law is working
Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case says the law makes it easier to clear out homeless encampments, and connect unhoused people to resources.
Nome miners sue Sitnasuak Native Corporation, state troopers over beach access dispute
The suit alleges the miners were unlawfully prevented from using a public beach to reach their...
The Anchorage Weekender: Alaska State Fair, U-pick veggies and 7 more local events
Students are heading back to school, but summer vibes are staying strong.
Trump announces plans to fill Alaska’s third federal judge position, vacant for over two years
Both Alaska’s U.S. senators expressed support for the nomination of Kyle Reardon, a magistrate...
The Iran war and tariffs are costing farmers. Will Republicans pay in November?
In some tight midterm races, how farmers frustrated with the war and rising costs vote could make...
Three things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt
The U.S. federal debt hit a record $40 trillion this week. The debt has doubled since 2017, and...
What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump’s pick to lead the FDA
Dr. Heidi Overton is currently working as a White House policy aide. If confirmed, she would lead...
D.C.’s IndyCar race will zoom past museums. Some worry it could harm the art inside
Sunday’s course takes high-speed cars right past the National Gallery of Art and three...
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