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Petersburg-based plane service announces closure

by Joe Viechnicki | Jun 1, 2020 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

A charter plane company in central Southeast Alaska has announced it’s closing because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local Plastic Group discusses solutions for Petersburg’s recycling

by Angela Denning | Jun 1, 2020 | Featured News, Local News, News, Syndicated | 0

Petersburg’s “Plastic Group” is looking for creative ways to keep the local recycling program viable. In a recent video conference meeting, the volunteers talked about changes to plastics in the global economy and how it’s affecting their own island community.

Alaska legislator a founder of national COVID tracking website

by Joe Viechnicki | May 29, 2020 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

A state legislator from Sitka is one of four founders of a website tracking the growth and decline of COVID-19 cases nationwide, with data for states and counties.

Petersburg Children’s Center to reopen in June

by Angela Denning | May 28, 2020 | Featured News, Local News, News, Syndicated | 0

Petersburg’s largest child care center will open back up Monday after being closed since mid-March. Petersburg Children’s Center will operate on its normal schedule but there will
be less children in the beginning.

36 graduate from PHS in vehicle, online commencement

by Joe Viechnicki | May 28, 2020 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

Petersburg High School celebrated the graduation of 36 seniors Tuesday with an online video ceremony and a vehicle parade. The graduates and those who honored the class of 2020 referenced the unusual end to the school year and the way this class persevered.

Seafood processors outline plans for Petersburg workforce COVID measures

by Joe Viechnicki | May 27, 2020 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

Activity is ramping up in Petersburg harbors with just a few weeks before the start of some commercial salmon and crab fisheries in the region. Seafood processing companies bringing seasonal workers to town this summer have outlined their safety plans for the coronavirus. They intend to quarantine and isolate their workforce to protect employees and the community from a potential outbreak.

Petersburg seniors reflect on unusual year

by Angela Denning | May 26, 2020 | Featured News, Local News, News, Syndicated | 0

Petersburg seniors are getting ready for graduation, May 26. The ceremony will include a vehicle parade and graduation video. It will be a lot different than normal years just like the last part of school has been unusual. KFSK spoke with some of the seniors to see how they feel about their last days of high school.

Community foundation grants go to help food, aid programs during pandemic

by Joe Viechnicki | May 22, 2020 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

Charitable giving funds have announced grants for several Petersburg organizations that are providing services to people in need during the global health pandemic. Money is going to food programs and other support for people in the community.