Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Author: Joe Viechnicki, KFSK

Borough assembly candidates voice differences in online forum

Voters on Tuesday, October 5th will be choosing from a slate of eight candidates for two seats on the Petersburg borough assembly. Seven of the eight voiced their opinions on a variety of topics in an online forum hosted by the Petersburg Pilot and KFSK Monday, September 27. They had a range of reasons for running for office and a range of opinions on whether the local government should have a role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Case numbers rise in Petersburg as COVID spreads

Petersburg Medical Center Wednesday reported eight additional COVID-19 cases in the past two days and highlighted that Petersburg schools and businesses are impacted by the new cases.

Group raises money for long-term upkeep of historic Southeast lighthouse

A non-profit that owns and maintains a remote lighthouse north of Petersburg is raising money for that historic property this fall. A group of board members and volunteers made their annual trip this month to button up the buildings for the winter.

Hospital board passes resolution on new facility, to invite SEARHC to talk

Petersburg Medical Center’s board approved a resolution Thursday supporting pursuit of a new facility in phases using outside funding sources. At the same meeting the board voted to invite officials with the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium to meet with them about health care in Petersburg.