Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Borough to continue looking for top fire department job

The Petersburg borough will continue looking for someone to fill the top job in the fire department.

Petersburg school board passes budget that spends down reserves

Petersburg’s school board passed a budget Tuesday that would spend down the school district’s reserves, although that could improve with final decisions on the state budget. Administrators are not counting on additional money from the state government and board members expect that could mean tough decisions for school programs in the upcoming year.

Aerial survey wrapping up for Southeast sea otters

A multi-week aerial survey of the sea otter population wraps up this month in Southeast Alaska. Technology, artificial intelligence and even some good weather have made the effort quicker than it’s been before.

Climbers summit remote mainland peaks near Petersburg

The jagged and remote mountain peaks on the border between Southeast Alaska and British Columbia continue to draw a few climbers every year. Because of their inaccessibility and challenging weather conditions many still remain unnamed and unclimbed.