Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Author: Joe Viechnicki, KFSK

Bidders boost prices for two Petersburg borough lots

Two parcels of borough land had multiple interested buyers Monday and an outcry auction netted the borough more than $400,000.

Coast Guard cutter leaves Petersburg after 32 years

The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Anacapa is leaving Petersburg this year after more than three decades of fisheries law enforcement, rescues and patrols in Southeast Alaska. The Coast Guard plans to reassign the vessel after an overhaul. The captain and crew of ship welcomed the community in for tours this week as they get set to depart Alaska.

PHS track teams open season in Ketchikan

Petersburg High School’s track teams opened their competitive season at an invitational meeting Friday and Saturday at the Ester Shay track in Ketchikan. The boys team took third of four teams behind Ketchikan and Sitka while the girls were fourth of five with Ketchikan, Sitka and Haines taking the top spots.

Petersburg’s victims advocacy organization marks 40 years

Community members Saturday night celebrated the 40th year for Petersburg’s advocacy organization for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. WAVE offers legal and other support for victims and does important education and prevention outreach in the community about the problem.

Two plead guilty to false accusation against Petersburg police officer

Two Petersburg residents have pleaded guilty to making a false accusation against a Petersburg police officer following a traffic stop a year and a half ago. The police department released video footage from newly purchased body cameras to contradict the complaint.