Petersburg’s Borough Assembly to consider tax, rate, fee increases and new zoning chapter at Monday night meeting

by Olivia Rose | May 18, 2026

Petersburg’s Borough Assembly tonight (May 18) will consider property tax rates for the next year, raising the marine passenger fee by $3, electric rate increases, sewer rate increases, raising the single-purchase sales tax cap, adding a new chapter to Petersburg’s zoning code about towers and wireless communication facilities, and the Borough’s next budget. The meeting happens at 6:00 p.m. and KFSK will broadcast it live.

World War II-era wooden seiner celebrates 80th birthday in Petersburg

by Taylor Heckart | May 15, 2026

A crowd packed onto the docks on Petersburg’s north harbor near a bright white seiner on May 6. The community was there to celebrate the 80th birthday of the Symphony, which had spent time as a seiner, long liner, crabber, and shrimper.

King salmon fishing on Petersburg’s Blind Slough opens to all recreational anglers, City Creek release site permanently discontinued

by Olivia Rose | May 14, 2026

It’s the first time in a few years that both residents and nonresidents can fish for hatchery king salmon in the slough’s freshwater. Anglers could be interviewed by Fish and Game staff researching there for a survey program this summer. The City Creek release site near Petersburg is permanently discontinued as of this year. It’s now just part of the larger fishing district, which is closed to retention until mid-July.

Petersburg’s hospital prepares first MRI machine for patients after months of waiting

by Taylor Heckart | May 13, 2026

Petersburg’s first MRI machine now has state approval to start operating. While it’s not up and running just yet, the MRI is nearly ready to start scanning patients at home.

Station Highlights

Board of Directors-Seeking Candidates

by kfskadmin

The KFSK Board of Directors is seeking interested persons to fill a vacant board seat until the next regular election. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest by June 15th.

Community Operations Liaison Position Now Open

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KFSK seeks a qualified candidate to be our Community Operations Liaison. The Liaison plays an important role as the public face and point of contact for people in day-to-day communication with the station.

KFSK News earns five Alaska Press Club awards for 2025

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KFSK’s news team returned earlier this week from the annual Alaska Press Club conference in Anchorage, bringing home five awards for stories published last year.

Spring Membership Drive

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KFSK's Spring Drive is May 4th-8th. Donate now for your chance to win round-trip tickets with Alaska & Hawaiian Airlines!

Southeast News

New Virgin Voyages cruise ship, the Brilliant Lady, makes inaugural port call to Sitka

by KCAW Sitka | May 18, 2026

The Brilliant Lady at Sitka’s privately-owned cruise ship dock on May 14, 2026. (KCAW/McKenney)...

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins talks education funding, fisheries and reviving the ferry system

by KRBD Ketchikan | May 18, 2026

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins represented parts of Southeast Alaska, including parts of Prince of Wales...

No measles in Sitka: SEARHC reports negative test result

by KCAW Sitka | May 18, 2026

Test results for a potential measles exposure in Sitka came back negative over the weekend. The Sitka Medical Center closed abruptly last Thursday (5-14-26), after the organization reported a “potential measles exposure.” While...