by Taylor Heckart | Jan 27, 2026

The Petersburg Medical Center’s Home Health office has moved from the Petersburg Indian Association building back to the hospital’s main campus. Home Health is now in the old Petersburg Public Health offices, next to the hospital’s specialty clinic.

Petersburg’s first MRI machine is built, awaiting state approval to scan first patients

by Taylor Heckart | Jan 26, 2026

Petersburg’s first MRI machine is almost ready to begin operating. The medical imaging device has been built, but the hospital must first complete a state certification process before scanning its first patients.

Tidal Network broadband project raises towers, concerns in Petersburg

by Olivia Rose | Jan 23, 2026

The Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s broadband venture, Tidal Network, is building three communications towers in Petersburg with money from a large federal grant. The project has received some community pushback, with some residents questioning the process.

Varsity Lady Vikings try new defensive strategies at Wrangell homecoming basketball games

by Taylor Heckart | Jan 22, 2026

Petersburg’s varsity Lady Vikings competed in Wrangell’s homecoming basketball games on Jan. 16-17. The girls lost 42–28 on Friday, and 53–40 on Saturday.

Station Highlights

Wanted: Board of Directors Candidates

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KFSK is seeking candidates for the Board of Directors to serve a three-year term starting in February 2026. There are 3 open seats on the board up for election.

KFSK Wearable Arts Show

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Tickets for the 2026 Wearable Arts show are now available. Click here to buy tickets or a table, or call the station at 907-531-8049.

Temporary Phone #: 907-531-8049

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KFSK’s phone system is currently undergoing repairs. Please use 907-531-8049 until further...

Petersburg Borough Assembly meetings & Borough Business live show on KFSK — Audio Archive

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

Meeting Agenda from 12-15-25 available here Next Meeting Monday Feb 2th 12pm Archive available-listen here

Southeast News

Colorado woman indicted for gun theft from missing men’s float house

by KCAW Sitka | Jan 28, 2026

A woman from Colorado was indicted last week (1-22-26) for allegedly stealing a number of guns from the home of the two mariners who went missing near Sitka last month. On December 15, 2025, 50-year-old Quinn Whitten and...

Education commissioner recommends ad hoc committee for MEHS

by KCAW Sitka | Jan 28, 2026

Alaska’s education commissioner wants the Alaska’s Board of Education and Early Development to form an ad hoc committee for Mt. Edgecumbe High School.Department of Education Commissioner Deena Bishop was tasked with researching...