Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Repairs underway, Columbia sailings cancelled

The Alaska Marine Highway cancelled this week’s sailing of the state ferry Columbia. Repairs are underway following damage discovered after docking in Bellingham, Washington last Friday.

Ferry Columbia evacuated after docking in Bellingham

The Alaska state ferry Columbia was evacuated Friday morning, June 29 after crew noticed smoke onboard after the ship had docked in Bellingham, Washington. Black smoke was discovered but no flames in the bow thruster room.

Petersburg’s Independence Day fireworks on July 3rd

Petersburg’s Independence Day celebration will span two days next week and will see a few changes in the schedule this year. The Fourth of July festivities are put on by Petersburg Parks and Recreation, the chamber of commerce, the volunteer fire department, Lighthouse Assembly of God Church as well as multiple other groups, volunteers and businesses.

Southeast Alaska commercial troll summer king season opens July 1

Southeast Alaska’s commercial salmon trollers open their summer season for king salmon July 1st with a harvest target of 53,800 Chinook. The fleet is expected to catch that in a short opening. That’s after low catches and restricted fishing for kings this spring.

Petersburg fisherman rows 40 miles plus in warmup to Race to Alaska

A Petersburg fisherman this month rowed his way through the warm up of this year’s Race to Alaska from Port Townsend, Washington to Victoria British Columbia. Jacob Hammer dodged container ships and fought through strong tides and wind in a 13-foot row boat. He has his sights set on the full race next year.