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‘We have really resilient people here:’ Alaska tsunami and emergency experts say preparedness is a community effort
Alaska Earthquake Center tsunami modeler Elena Troshina and Alaska Division of Homeland Security emergency management specialist Mike Lucio visited Petersburg to talk about natural disasters and the importance of emergency preparedness for communities in Southeast.
Petersburg’s local tribe to bring home remains of Tlingit ancestor ‘Baby Girl’ this week
The 6-month-old Tlingit girl, called “Baby Girl,” is one of three ancestors the tribe will inter in Petersburg’s cemetery later in September.
Petersburg hosts its first ‘bioblitz’ led by Smithsonian scientist
Marine Ecologist Linda McCann showed locals how to find non-native, invasive tunicates on buoys and kelp fronds that can hurt harbor infrastructure and harm native ecosystems.
New Petersburg employees on the way, says U.S. Postal Service
Petersburg’s post office has experienced limited front desk hours and long lines in recent weeks after “significant turnover” at its location. Now, their hours are nearly back to normal, and temporary employees are working until new ones are hired.
Borough Assembly is only contested race in Petersburg’s 2026 local election
The candidacy filing window for Petersburg’s municipal election closed Tuesday. Several more prospective candidates entered the race just hours before the deadline. There are 23 positions up for election this fall. A few remain vacant without interested candidates.
Tidal Network subdivision request sent back to Petersburg’s Planning Commission
The Petersburg Borough Assembly, serving as the Board of Adjustment, asked the local Planning Commission on Aug. 17 to take formal action on a tribal government’s subdivision request after the commission failed to consider it in July.
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Meet Matthew Gore, Petersburg’s new elementary special education teacher
Matthew Gore will be teaching elementary special education. He’s a lifelong Alaskan, coming to Petersburg from Whale Pass after previously living in Wrangell and Anchorage. He has a background in both education and technology.
Meet Rose Melinda Villazor, Petersburg’s new 3rd grade teacher
Incoming third grade teacher Rose Melina Villazor says her experience working as a paraprofessional for the school district gives her a head start during her first year of teaching.
Meet Daniel Warila, Petersburg’s new middle school history teacher
Incoming 6th and 8th grade history teacher Dan Warila said he brings a “hands-on” approach to teaching history.
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Fall Drive-Art Selected
Thank you to everyone who submitted art for this year's Fall Membership Drive. We have selected a piece by former KFSK News Director Joe Viechnicki!
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
Southeast News
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Sitka’s landslide risk jumped to medium Monday evening
Sitka’s landslide risk level increased from low to medium on Monday evening. That’s according to a local dashboard that tracks rainfall data to determine landslide risk. A “medium” risk level means isolated landslides have...
Sitka brown bear drowns during state population count
A brown bear drowned near Redoubt Falls in late July. (Photo provided) A male brown bear in Sitka known locally as Tum-Tum drowned at Redoubt Falls earlier this summer during a state-run research project. Researchers with the...
Memorial unveiled for victim of deadly Ketchikan landslide
A memorial plaque dedicated to Sean Griffin at Refuge Cove State Recreation Area, north of...
Man with plan to visit every National Park site hits major milestone in Sitka
Pete Selleck (left) and his brother Joe (right) visit Sitka National Historical Park. (Photo provided by Pete Selleck) For the past decade, it’s been one man’s mission to go to every National Park System site across the country....
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
After the candidate shuffle, Alaskans wonder whether it makes sense to stick with ranked choice voting.
Where Alaska races stand after a chaotic end to primary election season
It was a chaotic last day of strategic maneuvering, especially in the governor’s race. Here’s where things stand as voters look toward November.
Anchorage data shows Girdwood, South Addition with large number of short-term rentals
The registration data will be used to help inform future regulations, city officials say. That’s after the Anchorage Assembly passed an ordinance in December requiring property owners to register short-term rentals.
Eating local: Access, sustainability and meaning | Talk of Alaska
The accessibility of local foods has changed over the years. Why is that and how can eating food...
Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts’ Democratic primary for US Senate
Bucking a push for younger leadership this election season, Sen. Ed Markey, 80, won the Democratic...
North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards is formally censured over harassment allegations
The censure vote drew bipartisan support, and followed an investigation by the House Ethics...
Congress averts a government shutdown ahead of the midterms
With just a few weeks to spare, the House approved legislation extending funding through...
ICE says it has enough body cameras now, after series of deadly shootings
Cameras could help alleviate some concerns about ICE transparency and accountability after...
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