Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Author: Joe Viechnicki, KFSK

2019 festival focuses on geology, fossils of the rain forest

The 12th annual Rainforest Festival in Petersburg is underway this week, focusing on the geology and paleontology of Southeast Alaska.

Petersburg library intern finds mix of ways to improve patrons’ experience

A summer-long project at the Petersburg Public Library has produced a list of ways to improve the experience for patrons at the library.

Former Petersburg mayor challenges incumbent

Local voters have a choice for borough mayor again this October, between the current mayor and one who held that seat two decades ago. Assembly member Jeff Meucci is challenging mayor Mark Jensen for the seat. Meucci disagrees with Jensen on a number of issues before the borough assembly along with the mayor’s style of leadership.

Martinsen challenges again for Petersburg assembly seat

Petersburg voters have a choice of four candidates for two seats on the borough assembly this fall. One of those is a former city council member and frequent candidate for the assembly.

Lightning strikes reported on two Alaska Airlines flights Sunday near Juneau

Multiple Alaska Airlines flights were hit by lightning in Southeast Alaska Sunday. Alaska Airlines confirms that flights 64 and 65 both had lightning strikes from storms that moved through the northern panhandle and also knocked out power in the capital city Sunday.