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Meet Petersburg’s new Emergency Services Coordinator, Ryan Gilkey
Ryan Gilkey is now the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department’s main contact for all things EMS. Gilkey, 35, moved to town in February and says he had a memorable first day on the job: rescuing a cat out of a tree.
Sushi rolls and rockfish tacos: How Petersburg put local food on the school lunch menu
School lunches are known more for soggy fries and pizza than salad and wild caught fish. But in Petersburg, students are eating fresh ingredients every day.
Petersburg’s Wright Auditorium gets $20K equipment upgrades with local support
The upgrades started with a grant awarded to the Petersburg Arts Council from the Petersburg Community Foundation, which grew over five times that amount with major contributions from local supporters.
Petersburg Borough Assembly approves purchase of new breathing equipment for firefighters
The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approved a purchase for new safety equipment for the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department. The purchase will replace the department’s aging self-contained breathing apparatuses, which firefighters use to breathe during a fire.
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National Poetry Month at KFSK
April is National Poetry Month! Recordings of poems can be found here.
Operations Assistant Position Now Open
KFSK seeks a qualified candidate to be our Operations Assistant. The Operations Assistant plays an important role as the public face and point of contact for people in day-to-day communication with the station.
DASDEC 3 Installation Completed
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
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
Southeast News
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Sitka schools extend academic year following snow day cancellations
Heavy snowfall last month prompted the Sitka School District to close schools for three days....
Sitka Assembly interviews municipal administrator candidates
The Sitka Assembly interviewed two candidates for municipal administrator during a public meeting...
Aging asbestos pipe bursts in downtown Wrangell, sends mud in downtown gift shop
Wrangell Public Works crew fix broken water main on April 8, 2026. (Colette Czarnecki/KSTK) Kim...
Wrangell instructor charged with assault
(Sage Smiley/KSTK) Wrangell police charged a Wrangell teacher and high school wrestling coach with...
Alaska News
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After last year’s historic tsunami, some cruise lines say they’ll avoid Tracy Arm this year
The companies said they’ll skip Tracy Arm based on the state of the waterway and current geologic...
Park leads Donley by 22 votes in bid for Midtown Assembly race as more ballots are counted in Anchorage election
Two education-related ballot propositions and a proposed bond for public safety improvements are...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 10, 2026
Last summer’s historic tsunami in Southeast means new itineraries for some cruise lines this...
Abrupt school calendar change surprises Anchorage parents and educators
The new schedule has school starting nearly a week earlier this August.
Artemis II splashdown captures nationwide attention
Fans across the country tuned in to see the Artemis II crew make their splashy return to...
Opinion: A well-deserved statue for a hero rat
Cambodia is recognizing the life-saving contributions of a rat named Magawa with a statue. The late rat sniffed out landmines for a non-profit group, and in a short career helped find more than 100.
The Great Green Wall’s one of the world’s most ambitious eco-projects. Is it working?
It’s a global effort with a multibillion dollar price tag. Among its aims: re-greening...
Gut troubles? This gastroenterologist has tips to help you achieve ‘poophoria’
In her new book You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong, Dr. Trisha Pasricha shares habits and...
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