by Joe Viechnicki, KFSK | Dec 11, 2018

A former Petersburg borough employee was sentenced Monday for the fatal van wreck of July 4th, 2016. 25-year-old Chris Allen asked for forgiveness from the families of two killed in the crash. He will serve a portion of seven years of jail time.

Petersburg hospital to train for shooting emergency

by Joe Viechnicki, KFSK | Dec 10, 2018

Local residents can expect to see police officers, possibly with their guns drawn, responding to the Petersburg Medical Center this Wednesday. Don’t be alarmed, it’s only a drill. Hospital staffers are following the lead of many schools and public facilities around the country practicing for an active shooter scenario.

School board to vote on food service renovation bid award

by Angela Denning, KFSK | Dec 10, 2018

The district administration is asking the school board to accept the $1,526,176 bid from Jay-Brant General Contractors. The project will renovate the kitchen facility at the elementary school and finish a catering kitchen at the high school.

Petersburg filmmaker features sea otters in new documentary

by Angela Denning, KFSK | Dec 10, 2018

Petersburg filmmaker, Kelly Bakos, is taking on the issue of sea otters in her new film “Occam’s Otter”. In the one-hour documentary, she’s attempting to take a neutral look at a controversial issue. And she wants to hear from anyone with an opinion.

New charter fishing book covers decades of stories

by Joe Viechnicki, KFSK | Dec 6, 2018

Local charter boat captain and commercial fisherman Dan O’Neil is signing copies of his second book in Petersburg Saturday, December 8. “Dropping My Lines” was published by Outskirts Press in September and O’Neil says it was 12 years in the making.

Station Highlights

Commentary: John Havrilek speaks on Borough Services for Senior Citizens

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Dec 6, 2018

KFSK has an open airwaves policy. We encourage the public to express personal opinions, ideas and creative works.The views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of KFSK.The following was submitted for broadcast by John Havrilek

PMC Live, physical therapy at Petersburg Medical Center

by kfskadmin | Dec 6, 2018

KFSK news and the Petersburg Medical Center have started up a monthly show called “PMC Live.” It’s during Midday Magazine on the first Thursday of each month, 12:20pm. The program shines a light on different departments, new programs or initiatives at the medical center. December's program was with PMC CEO Phil Hofstetter and physical therapists Bradee Axmaker and Marina Kempe. Next program Thursday, Jan. 3rd

New Folk Music Show on KFSK from Homer, Alaska

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Dec 5, 2018

Folk music , traditional, bluegrass and blues with host, Bud Johnson in Homer, Alaska - each Wednesday, 9pm on KFSK

School Board Meeting Archive

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Dec 1, 2018

Petersburg School Board meetings are held in the High School Library. Next meeting Tuesday, December 11, 6pm Agenda available here Find the Archive of past meetings here: School Board Meeting Archive

Borough Assembly Meetings on KFSK – Audio available in archive

by Tom Abbott, KFSK | Nov 20, 2018

Next scheduled meeting Monday, December 17, 5pm Find the Archive of past meetings here: KFSK Borough Meeting Archive

Southeast News

Tiny homes in the First City explored

by KRBD Ketchikan | Dec 11, 2018

Groups discuss benefits and challenges of tiny homes in Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly...

State to allow higher herring harvest next year, STA promises ‘drastic action’

by KCAW Sitka | Dec 11, 2018

Emily Kwong, KCAW Photo Despite a poor season last spring, the forecast for the 2019 Sitka Sound Sac Roe Herring Fishery is up. Biologists with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game expect a spawning biomass of just over...