Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

New Petersburg COVID case from visiting cruise ship

Petersburg Medical Center Thursday reported another COVID-19 case in Petersburg. The latest positive comes from a passenger visiting from out-of-state on a cruise ship.

Pioneering open water swimmer visits Petersburg

A pioneer in the field of open water swimming, motivational speaker and author makes her first visit to Petersburg this week.

Petersburg assembly extends traveler testing contract, votes down UFA membership

Petersburg’s borough assembly Tuesday voted to extend a contract with the state for COVID-19 testing of travelers. It also voted down membership in a statewide commercial fishing trade organization.

Petersburg sees two new COVID cases

Petersburg Medical Center is reporting the first COVID-19 cases in the community in weeks.

Rower reflects on long paddle in Washington state

A team of two brothers who grew up in Petersburg finished the first ever Washington 360 last month. It’s billed as 360 miles of engineless, unsupported boat racing circling Puget Sound.