Local News
LatestPetersburg Borough to repair Banana Point breakwater
by Hannah Flor | Oct 17, 2024
The Petersburg Borough is planning to repair a breakwater that protects a popular boat launch south of town.
Assembly okays first step in Skylark Park LLC land purchase
by Hannah Flor | Oct 16, 2024
A Petersburg company looking to develop a subdivision is one step closer to purchasing borough land for the project. That’s after the Petersburg Borough Assembly voted unanimously last week to approve an application from Skylark Park LLC.
2024’s last Five Finger Lighthouse keepers talk about the end of the season
by Olivia Schmidt | Oct 15, 2024
KFSK’s Olivia Schmidt traveled out to Five Finger Lighthouse to interview Don and Briana Drury, the final keepers of the 2024 season. They had been there six weeks, and were eager to share their experiences, and what has been accomplished at the lighthouse over the summer.
Bear-ly Contained: Petersburg’s response to increased garbage raids
by Olivia Schmidt | Oct 15, 2024
A trash can burglarized by a bear — one of many lining Petersburg’s streets this fall....
Station Highlights
LatestCommentary: Toxic Personalities May Lead to Hostile Work Environment
by Tom Abbott, KFSK
KFSK has an open airwaves policy. We encourage the public to express personal opinions, ideas, and...
New Radio Programs for Fall – coming soon, and a Goodbye to Thistle & Shamrock after 41 Years on the Radio
by Tom Abbott, KFSK
Two New Music Programs coming to KFSK- Brazilian Hour Tuesdays, 9pm and Alaska Fresh Catch...
Petersburg Market Community Feedback Survey
by Tom Abbott, KFSK
Help provide feedback to the Petersburg Market a quick survey available here
School Board Meeting Audio Archive – Agenda Available
by Tom Abbott, KFSK
The audio of the meeting is available here Next meeting Tuesday, October 15, 6pm Agenda Available Here Find the Audio Archive of past meetings here: School Board Meeting Archive
Southeast News
LatestIt’s more than a feeling: Capacity of Sitka’s childcare centers at rock-bottom
by KCAW Sitka | Oct 16, 2024
The SEARHC Fitness Center was formerly the organization’s childcare center for over 20 years,...
Ketchikan farming businesses can get a borough tax break next year
by KRBD Ketchikan | Oct 15, 2024
The White Cliff building, where Ketchikan Gateway Borough and School Board meetings are held, is...
Indigenous Peoples Day panel reflects on Haa Ḵusteeyí
by KCAW Sitka | Oct 15, 2024
Haa Ḵusteeyí means “Our Way of Life.” A panel of culture-bearers (at right) discussed Haa Ḵusteeyí...
Metlakatla leaders emphasize their doors are open for business
by KRBD Ketchikan | Oct 15, 2024
The 4th Generation Tsimshian Dancers perform in Metlakatla’s longhouse for a group of Southeast...
Alaska News
LatestAkiak woman tells her story of healing from alcohol addiction
by APRN News | Oct 17, 2024
Maamcuk tells her story of alcoholism and healing to seventh graders in Akiak. (Anne Hillman/AKPM)...
Anchorage FBI seeks suspect who has robbed 3 credit unions in a month
by APRN News | Oct 17, 2024
A suspect in three Anchorage credit-union robberies, seen in surveillance video Sept. 23, Oct. 7...
The deadline to request a mail ballot is Oct. 26. Here’s what else to know about voting.
by APRN News | Oct 17, 2024
Volunteers at Anchorage School District hand out ballots to voters during Alaska’s primary...
Young Alaskans collaborate with Indigenous artists to produce music about culture, family and home
by APRN News | Oct 17, 2024
Laka David and Shan Green discuss lyrics for a new song being recorded for the Music Production...
The DOJ charged a former Indian intelligence official in a foiled assassination plot
by NPR News | Oct 17, 2024
The indictment against Vikash Yadav points to a direct link between the Indian government and what...
Phoenix police allegedly beat, repeatedly tased deaf Black man who has cerebral palsy
by NPR News | Oct 17, 2024
The August incident is under investigation by the police department’s internal affairs...
Prada and Axiom Space reveal modernized NASA spacesuits for the 2026 moon landing
by NPR News | Oct 17, 2024
The suits will be used for NASA’s Artemis III mission, marking humankind’s first return to the...
Fentanyl deaths in the U.S. have dropped faster than expected, CDC says
by NPR News | Oct 17, 2024
If the downward trend holds, this year is expected to be the first since 2020 to see overdose...
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