Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

AMHS clarifies no COVID test for short ferry rides

The Alaska Marine Highway System is clarifying that shorter trips on state ferries do not require a COVID-19 test for passengers.

AK Can Do makes grant awards to non-profits statewide

Child care and preschool services in Petersburg are among the organizations winning grants in the second round of awards announced this week by Alaska charitable groups.

Petersburg man sentenced for drugs in Mitkof Highway home

A Petersburg man was sentenced to five years of jail time Monday after police seized drugs and guns from a home south of town last September.

Petersburg assembly OKs airport testing, greeting contract with state

Petersburg’s borough assembly Friday approved a contract for testing, screening and greeting for incoming travelers at the James A. Johnson airport.

Parade to honor retiring school secretary

That smiling face at the front desk of the Rae C. Stedman Elementary School in Petersburg for many years is retiring at the end of this month and will be honored Friday, June 19 with a parade.