by Taylor Heckart | Jul 23, 2026

Mitkof Dance Troupe has been interested in buying the building ever since services ended at St. Andrews Episcopal Church last July. However, the nonprofit cannot take out a traditional loan, and instead has to fundraise the amount they need.

Community members tour new Petersburg Medical Center building during open house

by Taylor Heckart | Jul 22, 2026

The Petersburg Medical Center invited the public to check out its newest building during an open house on July 14. The Wellness Education & Resource Center houses an MRI, public computer labs, conference spaces, and some hospital departments.

Sen. Murkowski’s ‘Landless’ bill passes through Senate Committee

by Baiz Hoen | Jul 21, 2026

The legislation, called The Alaska Native Landless Equity Act, would allow Haines, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, and Tenakee to form Alaska Native corporations and receive 23,040 acres each —or one township— of federal land.

Tower zoning proposal proceeds to decisive meeting Monday

by Olivia Rose | Jul 20, 2026

A major zoning update for regulating wireless communications facilities, like towers, is advancing through Petersburg’s municipal process. The Borough Assembly approved a heavily amended version of the ordinance on July 6, drawing criticism from residents and even assembly members who unanimously voted to continue moving the measure forward. Another round of deliberation tonight, July 20, could send the regulations into Borough code.

Station Highlights

Fall Drive-Call for Artists

by kfskadmin

KFSK is seeking an artist to create art for this fall's thank you gifts. Deadline for art submission is July 31st.

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

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

Meeting Agendas and Schedules are available here at the borough website. Archive available-listen here

Petersburg Medical Center Live on KFSK — Audio Archive

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

PMC Board Meeting Agenda and Schedule available here, KFSK broadcasts a monthly call-in program with officials from Petersburg Medical Center, called “PMC Live,” on the last Thursday of each month. PMC audio archive-listen here

School Board Archive – Campus Connection

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

KFSK holds a live call-in show with school officials at 12:30 p.m. the day of School Board meetings. Find the Audio Archive here: School Board Meeting Archive

Southeast News

City of Craig evaluates how to repair and reopen community pool

by KRBD Ketchikan | Jul 22, 2026

The Craig Aquatic Center has a full-sized pool, kiddie pool, fitness room, hot tub, and sauna. The...

Assembly proposes sales tax changes to address Sitka’s childcare needs

by KCAW Sitka | Jul 22, 2026

Sitkans attend a work session on childcare on July 22. (KCAW/McKenney) Lowering the winter sales tax rate, and upping the summer one. That was a popular proposal discussed at a Sitka Assembly work session on Tuesday (7-21-26)...

Sitka Assembly Member Kevin Mosher first to file for mayor’s seat

by KCAW Sitka | Jul 21, 2026

Kevin Mosher was the first to announce a run for the mayor’s chair. (KCAW/McKenney) Current Sitka Assembly Member Kevin Mosher has filed to run for mayor. Mosher, who is two years into serving his third term on the assembly, has...