by Taylor Heckart | Jul 27, 2026

The aquatic center at Petersburg’s community center has been closed since May for repairs to the building’s sewer line. Community members have been eager to return to the pool. But, as the construction continues, it’s still not safe for swimmers to return just yet.

‘I’m not in it to make a bunch of money:’ owner of Petersburg’s waffle truck says community is the best part of the business

by Baiz Hoen | Jul 24, 2026

Evan Prussack, the owner of Wander Waffle, debuted his sourdough waffles during Petersburg's Little Norway Festival in May. The pastor-turned-waffle-chef said his new business is a way to connect with the community.

Petersburg’s dance troupe is raising $300K to buy the former Episcopal Church building

by Taylor Heckart | Jul 23, 2026

Mitkof Dance Troupe has been interested in buying the building ever since services ended at St. Andrews Episcopal Church last July. However, the nonprofit cannot take out a traditional loan, and instead has to fundraise the amount they need.

Community members tour new Petersburg Medical Center building during open house

by Taylor Heckart | Jul 22, 2026

The Petersburg Medical Center invited the public to check out its newest building during an open house on July 14. The Wellness Education & Resource Center houses an MRI, public computer labs, conference spaces, and some hospital departments.

Station Highlights

Fall Drive-Call for Artists

by kfskadmin

KFSK is seeking an artist to create art for this fall's thank you gifts. Deadline for art submission is August 15th.

Petersburg Borough Assembly meetings & Borough Business live show on KFSK — Audio Archive

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

Meeting Agendas and Schedules are available here at the borough website. Archive available-listen here

Petersburg Medical Center Live on KFSK — Audio Archive

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

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

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

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

Good, but not record breaking, deer harvest forecast

by KSTK Wrangell | Jul 28, 2026

This year’s deer harvest isn’t expected to reach the record highs of the past two seasons but...

July 28, 2026: What’s on the Sitka Assembly’s agenda tonight?

by KCAW Sitka | Jul 28, 2026

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (7-28-26), it will consider waiving fees for some winter-time events at the city’s convention center.Harrigan Centennial Hall is the city’s main events space, with several rooms and an...

Phil Burdick to run for second Sitka School Board term

by KCAW Sitka | Jul 27, 2026

Phil Burdick is running for a second term on the Sitka School Board. Sitka’s Municipal Election is Tuesday, October 6. (KCAW/Rose) Sitka School Board President Phil Burdick filed to run for a second term last week. Burdick...

JJ Carlson makes bid for second full term on Sitka Assembly

by KCAW Sitka | Jul 25, 2026

JJ Carlson has served on the assembly since 2022. (KCAW/McKenney) Sitka Assembly Member JJ Carlson filed Thursday (7-23-26) to run for a second full term. She’s the first to bid for an assembly seat this year. Carlson works for...

Alaska News

A 7.1 quake hits Japan’s Kyushu, trapping people in a collapsed shopping mall

by APRN News | Jul 28, 2026

The quake shook Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon local time, causing damage and injuries.

A shootout that killed 3 at a food festival near Seattle’s Space Needle may have been gang-related

by APRN News | Jul 28, 2026

Police say the shooting may have been gang-related. Three people died, including one believed to be a shooter. At least four were injured.

As winter approaches, Southcentral Alaska utilities are worried about running short of gas

by APRN News | Jul 28, 2026

After a cold spring, they’re planning for a worst-case scenario next winter and doing their best...

In rush to recover archaeological site, shifting climate links Quinhagak’s past and present

by APRN News | Jul 28, 2026

For the village of Quinhagak, the storm flooded a critical piece of their past: an archaeological dig. This summer, an emergency dig will help them excavate that past before it’s gone.