Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

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.

Petersburg assembly to ask for hearing on humpback whale critical habitat

Petersburg’s borough assembly Monday voted to seek a hearing in the Southeast Alaska community for proposed habitat protection for some of the humpback whales that frequent the region.