Hannah Flor, Author at KFSK

Author: Hannah Flor

A look at this fall’s four ballot propositions

Petersburg residents will vote on four ballot propositions this October, after the Borough Assembly unanimously approved two more at a meeting on August 5.

Borough Assembly to hear two competing bids for tideland lot

Two companies are vying for a small parcel of borough-owned tideland on Petersburg’s Dock St.

This year’s weather made for great blueberry picking

Alaskans pick blueberries in the summertime from Southeast to the arctic tundra. On Petersburg’s Mitkof Island, the region’s highbush varieties – oval-leaf blueberries and black huckleberries – are having an exceptionally good year. KFSK’s Hannah Flor takes a look at the science and the pleasure of blueberry picking.

Water and wastewater upgrades could be on Petersburg’s ballot this fall

Voters in Petersburg will likely get to decide whether to fund upgrades to the town’s wastewater and water infrastructure. Last week, the Petersburg Borough Assembly voted in favor of a proposition to borrow more than $19 million dollars for the projects.

Petersburg Indian Association has more infrastructure plans in the works

Petersburg’s tribe plans to add sidewalks to some streets and build a new trail in coming years. The Petersburg Indian Association approved a four-year infrastructure plan on July 17 after finalizing the project list at a public meeting earlier in the month.