Shelby Herbert, Author at KFSK

Author: Shelby Herbert

Mitkof Dance Troupe to debut “Myths and Legends” this weekend

Genies, fauns, griffons, the Loch Ness Monster — these are just a few of the critters that will be dancing onstage in Petersburg this weekend. Mitkof Dance Troupe’s spring show is titled, “Myths and Legends.” Audiences can expect to see a veritable zoo of mythological beings and legendary creatures in the production.

Petersburg Medical Center’s old septic pipes are buckling; facility engineers to hold off on major repairs as new hospital is underway

Petersburg Medical Center’s septic pipes are failing, and its maintenance department is trying to stretch the aging system to its limits until the new hospital facility is built.

Petersburg School District receives national recognition for school lunches

Petersburg’s school district received national recognition in March for bringing in more local flavor to its kitchens.

Viking boys’ head coach Rick Brock is the Division 2A Coach of the Year

Petersburg High School’s varsity boys’ basketball coach, Rick Brock, is the Division 2A Coach of the Year. The Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches, or AABC. in late March named him for the honor at the state high school basketball tournament in Anchorage. Last week, Brock returned to Anchorage to collect that award.

Bill that aims to loosen telehealth restrictions passes Alaska Senate

Many Alaskans have to travel a long way for certain healthcare treatments — but a bill in the state House aims to close that distance by expanding the list of providers Alaskans can see without needing to leave home.