Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Author: Joe Viechnicki, KFSK

Southeast’s pink salmon catch could beat forecast

Southeast Alaska’s commercial catch of pink salmon is taking off and could surpass the preseason forecast.

Petersburg manager gets raise, five-year extension

Petersburg’s assembly Monday agreed to extend the contract for the borough manager and give him a requested raise.

Petersburg assembly discusses borough’s role in COVID communication

Masks are required in Petersburg’s airport and while flying to and from Petersburg. (Joe...

On Petersburg assembly, one to run, another is done

One incumbent on the Petersburg borough assembly plans to run for reelection this fall. Another says he won’t be. And so far there’s been little other interest in local elected office.

Catch falls short in first Southeast troll opening

Southeast’s commercial troll catch of king salmon fell short of its target in the first summer opening in July. The fleet gets another shot at those chinook in a second fishing period starting Friday, August 13.