Angela Denning, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Author: Angela Denning, KFSK

Highlights from KFSK’s on-going COVID-19 program

Here are written highlights of KFSK’s call-in program on the coronavirus, which airs Fridays at 12:30 p.m. The program features the latest information from Petersburg Medical Center, Petersburg Borough, and the Petersburg School District.

Alaska’s seafood processors expect to spend more this year than last on the pandemic; seafood market looks promising in some areas

Alaska’s seafood processors were hit hard in 2020. Meanwhile, markets for seafood saw some growth during the pandemic. Recent surveys show that those industry outcomes could be seen again this year.

Home health expansion to continue in Petersburg

Petersburg Medical Center expanded its home health services during the COVID pandemic. Now administration says it will likely keep the extra staff in place for good.

A new COVID case brings Petersburg’s active cases to four

A new COVID case was announced in Petersburg Tuesday evening. It’s the fourth active case in town. All of the cases have been travel related.

Petersburg School Board to discuss new hires and shuffling teachers

The State’s Department of Education is directing school districts to have their Updated Smart Start Plans announced to the public by June 23. It’s tied to federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act. The plan must include details of how the district will safely return to in-person schooling in the fall.