by Olivia Rose | Sep 14, 2026

Scott Newman, 61, is running for the single 1-year term on Petersburg’s Borough Assembly in the 2026 municipal election, as an incumbent.

Tom Kowalske runs for Petersburg Borough Assembly seat

by Olivia Rose | Sep 11, 2026

Kowalske, 55, is running for one of the 3-year terms on Petersburg’s Borough Assembly in the 2026 municipal election.

Donna Marsh runs for Petersburg Borough Assembly seat

by Olivia Rose | Sep 10, 2026

Marsh, 60, is running for one of the 3-year terms on Petersburg’s Borough Assembly in the 2026 municipal election.

Public comment on cruise ship dock project in Petersburg accepted until Oct. 1

by Olivia Rose and Baiz Hoen | Sep 10, 2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comment regarding a cruise ship dock project in Petersburg. The comment period ends Oct. 1. It’s one of the final steps in the permitting process.

Sarah Fine-Walsh runs for Petersburg Borough Assembly seat

by Olivia Rose | Sep 9, 2026

Fine-Walsh, 36, is running for one of the 3-year terms on Petersburg’s Borough Assembly in the 2026 municipal election.

Voter Corner

KFSK Voter Guide – 2026 Petersburg Borough Election

by Olivia Rose

The Petersburg Borough municipal election is on Oct. 6, 2026. Visit this page for voter information, interviews and discussions about what is on the ballot.

Station Highlights

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

by kfskadmin

The KFSK Board of Directors is meeting in regular session on Wednesday, September 16th at 5:30 PM.

Fall Drive-Art Selected

by kfskadmin

Thank you to everyone who submitted art for this year's Fall Membership Drive. We have selected a piece by former KFSK News Director Joe Viechnicki!

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

Southeast News

Search dogs get paws dirty at weekend workshop in Sitka

by KCAW Sitka | Sep 14, 2026

Cathy Needham smiles while leading a mock search and rescue operation for dogs across Alaska. (KCAW/Salemo) Jean Larson-Rein and her golden retriever, Minto, circle around small boxes in the parking lot of the Sitka Fire...

Rob Holston files to run for Ketchikan’s school board

by KRBD Ketchikan | Sep 14, 2026

Rob Holston filed to run for a three-year seat on the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School Board....

Sitka administrator candidate advances to community meet-and-greet

by KCAW Sitka | Sep 12, 2026

The Sitka Assembly interviewed Gerrie Cotter on September 10, 2026. (KCAW/McKenney) After two virtual meetings, a finalist for the city’s top job is coming to town. The Sitka Assembly agreed to invite Gerrie Cotter to meet with...