Angela Denning, CoastAlaska, Author at KFSK

Author: Angela Denning, CoastAlaska

Alaska ferry Columbia to stay tied up this winter

“Columbia has been out of service for a few years and we’ve got it just about ready to bring back into service but we feel it would be a better back up ship than being the primary vessel out there at this time,” said Sam Dapcevich, DOT spokesman.

U.S. Senate candidates answer questions from Southeast Alaska

The candidates all said the Alaska Marine Highway System was essential, they supported growing technical education programs to develop the state’s local workforce, and they thought the Southeast region is a leader in renewable energy for its hydro power. But the candidates had a few different ideas on their approach to helping fisheries and the lack of affordable housing.

PHS swim team prepares for first away meet

Petersburg High School’s swim team is heading to Ketchikan this weekend for their first meet of the season. Ketchikan will be hosting six other schools this weekend.

Alaska ferry system goes back to flat rates this winter

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities announced Sept. 9 that it would stop dynamic pricing this winter. Dynamic pricing means that as seats fill up, the more expensive they get. Going to flat rates is part of a new program called “Reimagining AMHS Program,” that the state announced Sept. 9.

Petersburg resident remembers Lance Mackey as a teenager in Southeast Alaska

Mackey is a legend in the mushing world but not everyone knows that he spent some time in Petersburg in Southeast Alaska as a teenager. His mom was a Bush pilot and moved there when Mackey was 15 to work for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.