Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Petersburg land sale could net borough just over $100k

The Petersburg borough had interest in all three parcels of land up for sale by sealed-bid auction this month.

Petersburg pays for design work on remote breakwater, dock

Petersburg will spend $35,920 on some engineering work that could lead to repairs or improvements at two state-owned boat ramps on Mitkof Island.

Electric rate hikes could be larger if borough doesn’t maintain local hydro plant

Petersburg’s utility director Monday reported to the borough assembly about potential electrical rate hikes needed to repay a proposed 7.8 million dollar bond issue. That bond debt would pay for an overhaul of the borough’s hydroelectric plant and an additional diesel generator. Rates may have to go up even more if the borough decides to let its cheapest source of power break down.

Petersburg mayor reports on Kake road project

Petersburg’s mayor Mark Jensen reported Monday on the progress on the state’s 40 million dollar remote road project on Kupreanof Island between Kake and Petersburg.