Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Ferry mate looks back on nearly two decades with AMHS

A second mate on the state ferry Matanuska had his last ride through Southeast Alaska in June after nearly two decades with the Alaska Marine Highway.

Redistricting board awaits census data, timeline uncertain for new legislative lines

The board that will be redrawing legislative districts in Alaska is still awaiting release of the latest census data but could be unveiling new plans sometime later this year.

State rep hopes to avoid government shutdown

State legislators returned to Juneau this week for the second special session of this year and the possibility of a state government shutdown looming next week.

Bond question for Petersburg electric upgrades could be on fall ballot

Voters this October could be deciding on a bond measure for Petersburg’s oldest and cheapest source of hydroelectric power. The Petersburg borough may seek voter approval to take on debt to pay for repairs and upgrades at the hydroelectric plant at Blind Slough as well as additional backup diesel generators.

Southeast commercial spring troll season looks like last years, but with better prices

The spring season for commercial trolling for king salmon in Southeast Alaska winds up at the end of the month and in some regards it’s looking a lot like last year’s.