Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Author: Joe Viechnicki, KFSK

Petersburg assembly strikes fines from masking law

Petersburg’s borough assembly Wednesday, November 17 passed a new emergency ordinance on masking that expands areas where face coverings are required during the community’s largest outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the assembly removed proposed fines for businesses and individuals who don’t comply, despite frustration that residents are ignoring mitigation measures and spreading COVID in the community.

PHS wrestlers place at Ketchikan tourney

Petersburg High School wrestlers saw competition from a few more schools last weekend at the Bill Weiss Invitational tournament in Ketchikan.

Fourth seed PHS volleyball team heads to regional tournament

Petersburg High School’s volleyball team heads to the regional tournament in Haines this week. The Vikings are the fourth seed and open up play Friday afternoon against fifth seeded Metlakatla.

SUV slides off icy roadway

No one was injured when an SUV slid off an icy road surface and turned over near Falls Creek south of Petersburg Monday morning, November 15.

Outbreak leads to short staffing at schools, hospital, borough

Petersburg’s latest outbreak of COVID-19, its worst since the start of the pandemic, has meant staffing shortages at the local schools, hospital and multiple borough departments this month.