Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Author: Joe Viechnicki, KFSK

Petersburg’s 43rd Oktoberfest art share Saturday

This Saturday, October 26 is the 43rd edition of Petersburg’s Oktoberfest Art Share, an arts, crafts and food fair featuring work by vendors from near and far.

Central Southeast Alaska moose hunt harvest hits new high

The hunting season for moose in central Southeast Alaska set a new record harvest this year.

Petersburg land swap needs more investigation

A proposed land exchange between the Petersburg borough and fuel company Petro Marine could take more investigation this fall or winter.

PHS seniors shine in final home swim meet

Petersburg High School’s swim team hosted its only home meet of the season last weekend. And it was the last home high school meet for seven seniors on this year’s team. They’re looking forward to the regional meet at the newly opened and soon-to-close pool at Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka.

Petersburg’s passenger fee nets $38k in first year

The first year of a new passenger fee charged on cruise ship visitors netted the Petersburg borough at least 38,000 dollars. And while it’s a far cry from the millions raised from head taxes in larger communities, the money could help pay for improvements for the ships that stop in Alaska’s Little Norway.