Olivia Rose, Author at KFSK

Author: Olivia Rose

Several open local office seats remain as Tuesday afternoon deadline approaches in Petersburg

Eighteen people have filed for candidacy so far in the Petersburg Borough’s next local election. But five seats could be left unfilled if no more people file for them. The deadline for prospective candidates to submit their paperwork is Tuesday afternoon.

15 candidates enter race for local office as filing deadline nears in Petersburg

There are 20 open seats among several boards slated for the October 7 ballot, including a mayoral race. Only 15 people have filed for candidacy so far. Borough residents can submit paperwork to the borough clerk until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26.

Audio postcard: Petersburg demonstrators join statewide protest of Russian President Putin’s visit to Alaska

Over 50 people gathered for a protest in downtown Petersburg on Aug. 15, joining thousands across the state who demonstrated against President Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage.

Petersburg Borough Assembly to consider over $200K in new budget expenses

The Petersburg Borough Assembly will weigh a few potential adjustments to the borough’s budget during their Aug. 18 meeting. The new expenses would add more than $200,000 to the budget that started in July.

Authorities plan to ‘lethally remove’ problem bears from Petersburg, urge residents to secure trash

Local authorities have plans to lethally remove specific black bears from Petersburg because they are destroying trash cans and showing aggressive behavior. However, it’s not a long-term solution. Bears can smell trash from miles away, which attracts them to town.