Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Author: Joe Viechnicki, KFSK

Roads, trails blocked by downed trees near Petersburg

Some forest roads and recreation trails on Mitkof Island remain blocked by trees that came down in harsh fall and winter weather.

Board of Fish backs some Dungeness crabbing sanctuaries for Southeast communities

Alaska’s Board of Fisheries this week voted to close some parts of Southeast Alaska to Dungeness crabbing for the commercial fleet and sport fishermen. Board members backed proposals from area residents seeking to increase their subsistence catch in these areas.

PHS boys basketball runners-up at regionals, girls team ends season

Petersburg High School’s boys basketball team took second place at the region five 2A tournament in Ketchikan last weekend, earning them a berth at the state championships this week.

Changes to Sitka commercial herring fishery don’t get board support

Several proposals to make changes to the commercial sac roe herring fishery in Sitka Sound failed to win support from Alaska’s Board of Fisheries over the weekend. Two of those would have made a permanent move away from a competitive fishery. Another would have allowed permit holders to opt for an alternative way to harvest herring eggs for market.

Power agency upgrades website, electrical system reporting

A wholesale power provider in southern Southeast has upgraded its website with information about the flow of electricity over the regional electrical grid.