Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Author: Joe Viechnicki, KFSK

New public recreation cabin going up behind Petersburg

A new U.S. Forest Service recreational cabin is going up this summer on the mountaintop behind Petersburg.

Forest Service plans more small and micro timber sales

The U.S. Forest Service plans to offer more small and micro timber sales this summer on the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska.

Ballot measure on electrical upgrades would be repaid with rate hikes

One of two potential questions on Petersburg’s October 5th ballot seeks voter approval to bond for an overhaul and boost to both hydro and diesel electric generation on the island. The local electric utility says the work is necessary to keep those power sources running but it will mean an increase in the cost of power for utility customers.

Federal worker from Petersburg recounts time at the U.S. border with unaccompanied immigrant teens

A Petersburg woman spent several weeks this May at Fort Bliss, Texas helping process unaccompanied immigrant teens and helping them connect with family members in the U.S.