Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

King salmon allocation up for SE AK this year

There are a few signs of a little improvement in king salmon numbers in Southeast Alaska. A fairly strong winter harvest means salmon fishermen can target more fish this summer.

Petersburg assembly passes stay at home mandate

Petersburg’s borough assembly has passed a public health order, mandating that people shelter in place and close non-essential businesses to prevent the spread of coronavirus. That’s just days after passing an advisory asking for many of the same steps. This order adds the possibility of enforcement if people do not practice social distancing or observe other new limitations.

Resident of Petersburg elderly housing dies in Seattle-area hospital after testing positive for virus

A Petersburg man and resident of Mountain View Manor died in a Seattle hospital after testing positive with covid-19 Monday, March 16. Pete Erickson Senior was 76. He moved to Petersburg in 1966.

Petersburg’s incident commander discusses details of borough health alert

Residents of Petersburg are learning more about a public health alert issued by the borough government Sunday. That advisory asks for people to take steps to limit the spread of coronavirus in the community as Petersburg prepares for the first cases here.

Petersburg assembly OKs shelter in place advisory

Petersburg’s borough assembly Sunday approved a shelter in place advisory for the community. It strongly urges people in Petersburg to stay at home as much as possible to slow the spread of coronavirus. It also asks non-essential businesses to consider a two-week closure or to take other steps to limit contact between employees and customers. It’s two days after the assembly passed an emergency ordinance that could lead to stronger measures in the future.