Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Deer study shows healthy population on Mitkof Island

A pilot study is showing a healthy population of Sitka black tail deer on Mitkof Island in central Southeast Alaska. The research uses a combination of DNA sampling from droppings, game camera images and, later this year, GPS tracking.

Power agency lines up firm for cable replacement south of Petersburg

A wholesale electric power provider in Southeast Alaska is negotiating with a company for replacement of a submarine transmission cable that failed last year between Petersburg and Wrangell.

Petersburg to spend CARES Act money on testing resident seafood processing workers

Petersburg’s borough assembly Wednesday agreed to spend some of the local government’s federal coronavirus relief money on testing local residents who work in seafood processing.

Petersburg reports no active cases

Petersburg’s emergency operations center reported no active COVID-19 cases associated with the community as of Thursday, July 16.

Petersburg permanent emergency ordinance revision passes second reading

Petersburg’s borough assembly Wednesday approved the second reading of a permanent ordinance on responsibilities and powers during an emergency. There’s been strong opposition to the revised local law, with some calling it an overreach of the local government’s authority.