by Hannah Flor | Apr 25, 2024

Around 100 people, many wearing red, flooded the sidewalks of Petersburg’s downtown on April 24. They were marching in support of increased state funding for education.

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

by Shelby Herbert | Apr 25, 2024

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.

Feds pinch Southeast Alaska skippers for illegally transporting crab

by Angela Denning, CoastAlaska | Apr 25, 2024

Three men are charged in federal court for illegally transporting Alaska crab to sell in Washington. The U.S. Attorney’s office in Alaska says they caught crab in Southeast Alaska this spring and moved them to Seattle to try and fetch a higher price.

Petersburg School District receives national recognition for school lunches

by Shelby Herbert, Hannah Flor | Apr 25, 2024

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

Station Highlights

KFSK News Recognized by Alaska Press Club – 6 Awards, Well Done Team

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

Thomas Copeland – 4 awards, first place in Best Education Reporting, second place in Best...

KFSK’s Spring Drive

by kfskadmin

KFSK’s Spring Membership Drive is May 6-10. Donate now for your chance to win round-trip tickets with Alaska Airlines.

KFSK’s Poetry Celebration

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

Contact KFSK to schedule a recording time for your reading, 907-772-3808. Poems air weekdays. Thank you for sharing your poetry.

School Board Meeting Audio Archive – Agenda Available

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

The audio of the meeting is available here Next meeting Tuesday, April 16, 6pm Agenda Available Here Find the Audio Archive of past meetings here: School Board Meeting Archive