Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

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.

Kings off limits for non-resident anglers in Southeast in August

Throughout Southeast Alaska, non-resident sport anglers can no longer keep king salmon in August.

New electric cable installed between Petersburg, Wrangell

Companies installed a new underwater electrical transmission line between Wrangell and Petersburg in July. Some work remains before that new power line is supplying electricity to Petersburg. And it’s not yet clear what broke the old cable.