Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Homeowners douse fire behind Sandy Beach Road home

Volunteer fire fighters say home owners used a garden hose to extinguish most of a fire in the woods behind a Sandy Beach Road home Friday afternoon.

Ocean Ranger repeal moves out of Senate committee

Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposal to overhaul environmental regulation of cruise ships has passed a key Senate committee. But the bill would also permanently repeal the Ocean Ranger program passed by voters in 2006.

COVID cases rising in Petersburg

Petersburg’s hospital and schools are reporting a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in the last week.

Petersburg seeks input on conceptual plan for remote dock improvements

Petersburg’s harbor board last week took their first look at a conceptual design for parking, dock and ramp improvements that might happen at Papke’s Landing about 10 miles south of Petersburg. The property is still owned by the state and many questions and concerns remain about how to fund upgrades or maintenance of that property. But the borough’s looking for feedback on a long-term vision for that area.

PHS baseball wins two of five at Sitka tourney

Petersburg High School’s varsity baseball team opened up their 2022 season with two wins and three losses at a preseason tournament in Sitka Thursday through Saturday.