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Petersburg sees ‘excellent’ midterm voter turnout, but local Election Day results show half the picture, poll officials say
For a small town that’s had a lot of national attention recently, precinct chair Mary Clemens said Election Day “actually ran very smoothly” — and overall voter turnout for the midterm was the best she’d ever seen in Petersburg.
Petersburg voters reflect on an eventful and chaotic election season
Petersburg voters united over their disdain for the flood of election materials that stuffed their P.O. boxes this year. They diverged in their reaction to a federal investigation into U.S. Senate candidate and Petersburg local Dan J. Sullivan.
Voting is underway in Petersburg for Alaska’s general election
At stake are the races for U.S. House, U.S. Senate, state house, state senate, and governor. You can vote in Petersburg until 8 p.m. today at the Parks and Rec activity room.
Petersburg Borough Assembly to discuss data center moratorium on Monday
Also today, the Borough Assembly will discuss moving training materials for the fire department and vote on a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the borough employee’s union.
FBI visits Dan J. Sullivan donors as part of federal investigation into voter fraud
While many people saw trick-or-treaters knock on their doors this weekend, some in Southeast Alaska were visited by the FBI. The agents were checking on donors to Dan J. Sullivan’s campaign for U.S. Senate as part of a federal investigation. Several donors are calling the visits intimidation and election interference.
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2026 Alaska Voter Guide
The Alaska Beacon, Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Public Media and KTOO, asked every Alaska candidate for U.S. House, U.S. Senate, governor and legislature their positions on several questions, drawing from input from readers.
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Fall Drive-New Dates
Due to some logistical hurdles, the Fall Drive will now be October 25-30, and we'll be hosting our kick-off brunch from 10 to 1 on Sunday the 25th.
Petersburg Medical Center Live on KFSK — Audio Archive
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
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
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Listen: JKT reflects on lead in Alaska governor’s race
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins in Sitka for Alaska Day 2026. (KCAW/Salemo) Lone Democratic candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins remains in the lead in the race for Alaska governor. The former state representative from Sitka spent election...
Bynum wins in state House District 1 race
(Photo courtesy of Jeremy Bynum) Southern Southeast Alaskans chose to reelect their state...
Himschoot leads in District 2 state House race
Rep. Rebecca Himschoot of Sitka refreshes election results at a watch party at the Mean Queen on Nov. 3, 2026. (KCAW/McKenney) It looks like Independent incumbent Representative Rebecca Himschoot of Sitka has won her reelection...
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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
What to know about preliminary election results in Alaska.
Alaska voters fire two Kenai judges, following judicial council’s recommendation
Only once, in 1982, have Alaskans voted out two judges in the same election.
6 takeaways from Alaska’s election
Alaska’s election night brought surprises, close races and the likelihood of a Democratic governor...
6 takeaways from a sweeping night of Democratic victories nationwide
The magnitude of the Democrats’ outcome was always a possibility, but the depth and breadth of their victories were jaw-dropping.
Trump’s arch is on the verge of federal approval. But a judge could block construction
A federal panel will meet to consider the arch for final approval on Thursday, and the government...
The South flexes political power in midterms, sets regional influence in 2028 election
Tuesday’s dramatic midterm results have transformed the electoral map, ensuring the path to future power for Democrats and Republicans must run through the South and its diverse voting population.
Does the blue wave mean lower gasoline and diesel prices soon? Don’t hold your breath
A new Democratic majority in Congress could pressure the president to end the war in Iran. But it...
As budgets tighten, people are breaking out their library cards
Some Americans squeezed by high prices are relying more on their local libraries for things like...
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