Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Petersburg welcomes first cruise ship since 2019

After more than a year without cruise ship dockings, Petersburg on Wednesday morning saw its first visit from one of the ships scheduled to stop here in 2021.

Luhr takes state titles in two track events

Petersburg High School’s Aiden Luhr fulfilled his goal last weekend with state titles in two events and nearly a third at the division two track and field championships at Dimond High School in Anchorage.

Petersburg assembly repeals mask mandate, votes to end emergency

Petersburg’s borough assembly Tuesday voted to repeal a local face covering mandate. That takes effect immediately. The assembly also unanimously voted to end the local COVID-19 emergency declaration at the end of June.

Petersburg reports one new COVID case

Petersburg’s emergency operations center reported one new COVID-19 case in the community Monday, May 24.

Commencement honors resilient class of 2021

28 graduates received diplomas in an indoors commencement ceremony at the Petersburg High School gym Monday, May 24. The class of 2021 spoke of weathering their final high school years in a global pandemic and a brighter future to come.