Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Petersburg moves forward on electrical work, rate increases loom

Petersburg’s borough assembly Monday voted to move forward with purchase of the equipment needed for a multi-million dollar renovation of the Blind Slough hydroelectric project on southern Mitkof Island. The assembly also heard about the rate increases for local customers to pay for that and other generation work approved by voters last month.

Petersburg sees big COVID spike Monday

Petersburg on Monday saw one of its highest one-day totals of new COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.

Petersburg’s COVID numbers increase again

Petersburg’s number of active COVID-19 cases increased again late last week.

Fish Board to take up oyster research change

Alaska’s Board of Fisheries has agreed next year to consider a change that could help research for a burgeoning mariculture industry.

Petersburg shooting team wins honors at Southeast competition

Petersburg’s youth shooting sports team, the Devil’s Thumb Shooters, was well represented and well decorated at the seventh annual Southeast tournament in Juneau last Saturday and Sunday. Ten local kids made the trip and competed against some of their peers from across Alaska.