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Forest Service chief: agency auditing Alaska region timber program
The chief of the U.S. Forest Service has responded to the Petersburg borough that the federal agency is conducting an audit of the timber program on national forest land in the Alaska Region.
Student glacier survey team reports smooth sailing
Petersburg High School students had an easier time this year surveying the position of the LeConte Glacier near Petersburg. A team of six students continued the tradition of recording the annual location of the glacier’s face dating back to 1983.
Petersburg High School’s ESports team wins State title
Petersburg High School’s ESports team won the state championships this month. It was the first season for the video gaming team and the first year that the sport was approved by the Association of Alaska School Boards.
PHS track teams head to regional meet
Petersburg High School’s track teams wrapped up their regular season with a meet in Ketchikan last weekend. The Vikings only competed against the Kayhi Kings at that meet and athletes were allowed to enter as many events as they wanted. That led to some pleasant surprises for the local teams.
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Borough Assembly Meetings on KFSK – Audio available in archive
Next meeting Monday, May 20, 6pm Meeting Agenda available here once posted: May 20 agenda Find the Archive of past meetings here: KFSK Borough Meeting Archive
Petersburg Borough Report
KFSK's New Monthly call-in program with Borough Administration - the last Thursday of each month, 12:30pm. May 30th, focus on Power & Light
PMC Live first Thursday 12:30pm on KFSK
KFSK news and the Petersburg Medical Center have started up a monthly show called “PMC Live.” It’s airs during Midday Magazine the first Thursday of each month. The program shines a light on different departments, new programs or initiatives at the medical center. Next program Thursday, June 6
School Board Meeting Archive – Agenda Available
Petersburg School Board meetings are held in the High School Library. Next meeting Tuesday, May 14, 6pm May 14th Agenda Available Here Find the Archive of past meetings here: School Board Meeting Archive
Southeast News
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Two dead after floatplane crashes near Annette Island
A Taquan Beaver is towed to shore after crashing into the water near Metlakatla. Both people on...
Joy makes inaugural visit to Alaska’s First City
A Norwegian Joy crew member washes down the side of the mega cruise ship, docked May 13 at Berth 3...
‘Ovation’ the first ‘neopanamax’ mega-ship to visit Sitka
The Ovation of the Seas (Photo/Rose) The biggest cruise ship to ever visit Alaska made its inaugural visit to Sitka Friday (5/17/19). About 15 Sitkans took a tour of the ship which can hold over 6000 people, passengers and crew...
Kayhi student film wins regional broadcast award
From left are Kim Simpson, KPU Sales and Marketing Division Manager; Jacob King, student; Allegra...
Legislators approve $46m for Alaska ferries to avert fall shutdown
The ferry Malaspina gets ready to sail from Juneau’s Auke Bay terminal in 2013. (Photo by Ed Schoenfeld/CoastAlaska). The state ferries will likely run through the winter months, avoiding a potential shutdown proposed by the...
Alaska News
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From Texas to Colorado to Scotland, ANWR drilling opponents take their case to CEOs
As BP Faces Shareholders and New Revelations About Pro-Drilling Lobbying Efforts, Activists Rally...
Two bridges named after fallen Interior State Troopers
Two Interior Alaska State Troopers killed in the line of duty are having bridges named after them. The bridges on the Alaska and Steese Highways are being named for Sergeant Scott Johnson and Trooper Gabe Rich, who were shot to...
49 Voices: Maurice Nanalook of Bethel
Maurice Nanalook of Bethel. (Photo by Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Bethel) This...
Spring Creek continues clean-up, investigation of May 7 riot
Spring Creek Correctional Center. (Department of Corrections photo) Staff and inmates at Spring...
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When LA’s Air Got Better, Kids’ Asthma Cases Dropped
New cases of asthma dropped dramatically in Los Angeles communities where air quality improved the...
Alabama Faces Deadline To Address Dangerous And Deadly Prison Conditions
Critics say a plan to build new prisons won’t solve the entrenched, underlying issues in the...
My Driveway, My Rules: Some Chevys Won’t Go (Temporarily) Until Teen Drivers Buckle Up
A new feature in some 2020 models will kick in if “Teen Driver” mode is on. If a...
Nepalese Sherpa Sets Mount Everest Record (Again), Climbing Mountain Twice In A Week
A Nepalese mountain climber has now climbed Mount Everest a record 24 times — and he’s...
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