Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Petersburg cruise stops, passenger numbers likely to climb in 2022

More tourists are expected to visit Petersburg this year. Cruise ship stops and interest from independent travelers are up in 2022. That follows a shortened season in 2021 and no visits by cruise lines the year before at the start of the pandemic.

Resource fair draws in donations for Petersburg, Wrangell

A large volume of clothing donations collected for a homeless resource fair in Petersburg this winter is benefitting other Alaska communities.

Petersburg mayor relates commitments to upgrades for local post office

Petersburg’s mayor this week reported some commitments for changes at the local post office that could help with staffing shortages and long lines.

PHS basketball teams split road series in Haines

Petersburg High School’s basketball teams split their first conference games of the season last weekend on the road in Haines.

Petersburg assembly narrowly votes down police department staffing review

Petersburg’s borough assembly Monday voted down a request for further review of employee retention, duties and scheduling in the Petersburg Police Department. The topic sparked a discussion about fair pay and long hours for officers and dispatchers.