Local News
LatestClausen Museum exhibit explores unsolved 1930s murder of Petersburg businessman
by Taylor Heckart | Mar 26, 2026
Petersburg’s Clausen Museum has been investigating the 94-year-old murder mystery of Sing Lee, an influential Chinese businessman from Petersburg’s frontier past. That investigation is now an exhibit titled “Sing Lee: The Man, The Murder, The Mystery,” which runs through the end of March.
Two drivers injured in morning collision on Mitkof Highway
by Taylor Heckart | Mar 24, 2026
Two drivers have been transported to the Petersburg Medical Center after a collision around 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Mitkof Highway near Petersburg’s cemetery, about two miles south of town.
Petersburg’s Stedman Elementary to get new accessible playground equipment over the summer
by Taylor Heckart | Mar 23, 2026
Petersburg’s elementary school will be getting new accessible playground equipment next school year as part of a $173,000 grant from the Hurst Wood Education Foundation, a nonprofit that supports special education projects in schools.
Petersburg-based troller Sierra Dawn has been located after being reported overdue
by Taylor Heckart | Mar 22, 2026
UPDATE Monday, March 23, 3 p.m. : The Petersburg-based troller Sierra Dawn has been located, after it was reported overdue on Sunday.
Station Highlights
LatestDASDEC 3 Installation Completed
by kfskadmin
Last Spring, KFSK was awarded a grant for EAS equipment replacement by Petersburg Community Foundation. Installation of the new equipment was completed in February 2026.
KFSK seeks summer intern 2026
by Olivia Rose
KFSK Public Radio is offering a full-time news internship this summer, providing hands-on experience in radio reporting, producing, and live on-air hosting. The deadline to apply is March 20
Board of Directors-Appointment of Officers
by kfskadmin
The KFSK Board of Directors met in regular session on Thursday, March 12th. Board Officers for the new year were appointed.
New Program: Sports in America
by kfskadmin
Sports In America is a new sports program on KFSK at 11am on Sundays.
Southeast News
LatestCan a Democrat win Alaska’s governorship? Tom Begich thinks so — and he came to Wrangell to say why
by KSTK Wrangell | Mar 27, 2026
Former Alaska State Senator Tom Begich visits KSTK on March 22, 2026 to talk about his run for...
Ketchikan expected to see record number of cruise ship passengers
by KRBD Ketchikan | Mar 27, 2026
Passengers disembark from a cruise ship in downtown Ketchikan in June 2024. (Michael Fanelli/KRBD)...
Ketchikan school board delays approval to close elementary schools
by KRBD Ketchikan | Mar 26, 2026
The White Cliff building is seen on July 19, 2024. (Michael Fanelli/KRBD) The Ketchikan Gateway...
Board of Fish rejects proposals to reduce hatchery pink and chum production
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 26, 2026
Chum salmon swim in the Sheldon Jackson Hatchery’s raceway on Aug. 14, 2017. Chum returns were...
Alaska News
LatestIndependent attorney Gregg Brelsford is 18th candidate in Alaska governor’s race
by APRN News | Mar 27, 2026
Brelsford said he’s running to be what he calls “Alaska’s education governor.”
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, March 27, 2026
by APRN News | Mar 27, 2026
How tumultuous oil prices changed the state’s calculation of what it can spend.
Alaska governor’s aide arrested and charged with drunk driving in Juneau
by APRN News | Mar 27, 2026
Police stopped Forrest Wolfe, Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s deputy legislative director, after he nearly caused an accident in a busy area of Downtown Juneau.
Hiking for healing and adventure | Outdoor Explorer
by APRN News | Mar 27, 2026
Eagle River residents and military veterans Justin and Wella Jay share some of those insights in a moving conversation about the magic of the trail and supporting someone you love as they take on a big adventure.
Opinion: White House ‘gamifying’ Iran war updates
by NPR News | Mar 28, 2026
The White House has depicted the war in Iran online with videos that weave real life images of...
There’s a massive measles vaccine campaign in Mexico. Is the public on board?
by NPR News | Mar 28, 2026
With tens of thousands of suspected cases, the government is aiming for 2.5 million jabs a week....
Rifts over Iran, but unity for Trump: Takeaways from CPAC 2026
by NPR News | Mar 28, 2026
Members of the MAGA faithful gathered in Texas for the annual Conservative Political Action...
‘What if I die first?’ Making a plan is key for family caregivers. Here’s how
by NPR News | Mar 28, 2026
People who care for an adult child, partner or sibling have to face the reality that their loved...
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