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Gubernatorial candidate JKT talks about the future of the Alaska Marine Highway during Petersburg stop

by Taylor Heckart | Jul 9, 2026 | Featured News, Local News, News, Syndicated | 0

Former Alaska Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins visited Petersburg on July 5 as part of his campaign for governor.

Petersburg honors the legacy of Alaska Native activist on second annual Amy Hallingstad Day

by Baiz Hoen | Jul 8, 2026 | Featured News, Local News, News, Syndicated | 0

Petersburg celebrated its second annual Amy Hallingstad Day on June 28, honoring the life and legacy of the late Alaska Native rights activist. While recognizing Hallingstad’s work, family members say it’s not yet done.

One-time state funding boost gives Petersburg School District 900K more to spend

by Taylor Heckart | Jul 7, 2026 | Featured News, Local News, News, Syndicated | 0

The Petersburg School District approved the budget for the next fiscal year on Tuesday, June 30. With the additional funding, the district will increase the travel budget, hire more positions, and put more money toward curriculum.

In reverse decision, Petersburg Borough Assembly approves tower-related land sale and new zoning proposal

by Olivia Rose | Jul 6, 2026 | Featured News, Local News, News, Syndicated | 0

The Petersburg Borough Assembly on June 15 unanimously approved two separate tower-related proposals — despite previously rejecting each measure. The Assembly will continue considering the new zoning ordinance for regulating towers, and hold a public hearing for the measure, tonight at 6:00 in the Assembly Chambers. KFSK will broadcast that meeting live.

Petersburg Forest Service district office complete after $12 million remodel

by Taylor Heckart | Jul 2, 2026 | Featured News, Local News, News, Syndicated | 0

After a year and a half of renovations, the U.S. Forest Service has finished a $12 million remodel of the district office in downtown Petersburg. Employees’ first day of work in the building was May 12.

Back on the ballot, Petersburg Dan Sullivan says he’s ready to start campaigning

by Taylor Heckart and Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Jun 29, 2026 | Featured News, Local News, News, Syndicated | 0

Dan Sullivan of Petersburg said he’s happy the Alaska Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling to keep his name on the ballot.

Local live music to replace Petersburg’s July 3 street games this year

by Baiz Hoen | Jun 29, 2026 | Featured News, Local News, News, Syndicated | 0

Independence Day festivities will look a bit different this year in Petersburg, says the event’s planning committee. When celebrations kick off July 3, event-goers can expect less games and more live music.

Alaska Supreme Court orders a spot on the ballot for 2nd Dan Sullivan

by Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Jun 29, 2026 | Featured News, Local News, News, Syndicated | 0

UPDATE: The justices ruled that the Division of Elections can’t boot Petersburg Dan Sullivan from the primary election ballot. He is challenging U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan.