Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Proposed Petersburg borough budget relies on surplus from emergency funding

The Petersburg borough is proposing a small increase in general fund spending for the upcoming year and would use surplus money to balance spending with revenues. Petersburg’s borough assembly got their first look at the proposed budget last week and will start its formal review in May.

Two PHS wrestlers take top spots at regional tourney

Petersburg High School’s wrestling team placed fifth at the division two regional tournament in Ketchikan last Friday.

Petersburg assembly gives first OK to remote subdivision ballot question

Voters could decide on removing a remote subdivision from Petersburg’s service area one this fall.

PHS baseball season underway under sunny skies

Petersburg High School’s baseball team opened up their 2021 season with three road games against Sitka last week. The Vikings lost to the Wolves last Wednesday 14-2 and dropped both games of a doubleheader Thursday 10-3 and 9-2.

Petersburg borough assembly downgrades one health mandate

Petersburg’s borough assembly Monday voted to end one COVID-19 health mandate and replace it with a downgraded health alert. They also agreed to add language to remaining mandates that recognizes federal guidance on fully vaccinated people, travel, testing and quarantine.