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Petersburg varsity girls basketball team sweeps in Haines; boys win 1 in overtime
The teams are now looking forward to homecoming games against Wrangell.
Petersburg WAVE executive director to step down this summer
Rikki McKay was hired to lead Working Against Violence for Everyone last May. She plans to step down from the position in July after just over a year in the role.
Petersburg WAVE introduces youth leadership program and parenting classes
Petersburg’s domestic violence prevention nonprofit has rolled out new programs meant to support families and youth in the community.
Petersburg harbor fees to increase by 10%
Using Petersburg’s harbors will cost more, starting in March. The Borough is increasing wide-ranging fees, from amenities to moorage. Harbor fees were last increased in 2022. Petersburg’s harbor department and the local harbor and ports advisory board recommended this 10% increase to catch up, and keep up, with inflation.
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New Program: Sports in America
Sports In America is a new sports program on KFSK at 11am on Sundays.
Board of Directors Election Results
Thank you to all who attended this year's KFSK Annual Meeting. With a turnout around 15%, the 3 candidates running for the KFSK board were elected to 3 year terms.
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JAG Marine plans for what could become Southeast’s largest shipyard, partners with Wrangell
Preliminary plans for Wrangell’s deep water port on Feb. 19, 2026. JAG Marine plans to build and...
Electric rates may stay fixed, while other rates rise for Sitkans
Rates for most city utilities this year are likely to increase, with one exception. At a special...
City, nonprofit group to host childcare listening sessions on Saturday
Accessing affordable childcare is an ongoing challenge in Sitka, and now the city is looking for solutions. Last month, the Sitka Assembly greenlit a contract with the Southeast Childhood Collective to develop a childcare needs...
MEHS Student Arts Project offers cultural healing, one stitch at a time
Visiting artist Golga Oscar finishes sewing a nasqurrun at MEHS’ newly furnished Culture Room (KCAW/Cotter) There are few people who can say their lives have been heavily intertwined with the history of Mt. Edgecumbe High School...
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Alaska House passes bill limiting AI sexual imagery and child social media use
The bill would ban AI-generated child sexual abuse material and, for adults, AI deepfakes and revenge porn. It also includes sharp limits on minors’ use of social media.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, February 27, 2026
A Soldotna man reckons with his family’s deportation.
Mat-Su looks to close schools amid budget shortfall with more proposed cuts coming
The Mat-Su Sentinel’s Amy Bushatz says, similar to other districts, Mat-Su schools have suffered from stagnant state funding and declining enrollment, but unlike other parts of the state, the Mat-Su Borough’s...
Psychedelic medicine task force recommends ways to make future care in Alaska accessible
The recommendations are not binding but offer the legislature a guide to what laws Alaska would...
“One year of failure.” The Lancet slams RFK Jr.’s first year as health chief
In a scathing review, the top US medical journal’s editorial board warned that the...
Here’s how world leaders are reacting to the US-Israel strikes on Iran
Several leaders voiced support for the operation – but most, including those who stopped short of...
How could the U.S. strikes in Iran affect the world’s oil supply?
Despite sanctions, Iran is one of the world’s major oil producers, with much of its crude exported to China.
Why is the U.S. attacking Iran? Six things to know
The U.S. and Israel launched military strikes in Iran, targeting Khamenei and the Iranian...
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