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Petersburg freshman Cyrus Hulebak wins state swim title
Freshman Cyrus Hulebak took first place in the men's 200 individual medley with a time of 1:58.75.
Petersburg rentals are some of the most affordable options in Alaska, if you can find one
Petersburg and Wrangell had the lowest vacancy rate of any of the communities the state surveyed this year.
Petersburg veterans honored by students, community in annual parade
It was a blustery, wet morning on Veterans Day. But blowing rain didn’t stop students and community members from packing the sidewalks to thank local veterans parading through the street.
Petersburg Assembly weighs proposed moratorium on certain data center project permits
If approved by the Assembly three times, the moratorium would prevent the Borough from issuing permits for data center projects that use uncontained cooling systems, require more power than allowed, or rely on generators rather than Petersburg’s power grid. Borough staff would study data center impacts and look into regulation options during the moratorium, which would last through September 2027.
Petersburg’s post office sees long lines, package delays amid monthslong staffing shortage
In a town where mail and packages are normally picked up in-person, that’s caused frustration among local residents.
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Fall Drive-Thank You
Thank you to everyone who supported KFSK during our Fall Membership Drive. We exceeded our goal of $80,000 because of you!
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
The KFSK Board of Directors is meeting in regular session on Thursday, November 12th at 5:30 PM.
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
Southeast News
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Ketchikan locals grapple with rainy winters at new combat sport gym
(From left) Carter Effenberger, Isaac Rodriguez, John Holstrom and Colt Schneller run through...
Sitka Tribe of Alaska announces 2026 election results
The Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council election results will be certified at the monthly meeting at the Sheet’ká Ḵwáan Naa Kahídi. (KCAW/Rose) Unofficial results were announced this week for Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s Tribal...
Child dies suddenly after collapsing in Ketchikan home
PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center. (File photo by Leila Kheiry) A minor in Ketchikan died...
City sets special election date for Sitkans to vote on seasonal sales tax increase
Makenzie Rose working with her daughter Hava at KCAW. (KCAW/Rose) Sitka voters will weigh in on a seasonal sales tax change in a special election on Feb. 2. The Sitka Assembly gave final approval at its meeting Tuesday night,...
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Flights halted at airports across U.S. due to unspecified ‘extraordinary circumstances,’ FAA says
The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed “due to extraordinary circumstances and for...
Selawik man charged after cocaine found in cooler bound for Kotzebue
The charging document says screeners found about 185 grams hidden in a coffee container bound for Kotzebue.
DOGE cuts cost tribes $470M, gutting funding for climate projects
Two new reports from the Brookings Institution reveal the Department of Government Efficiency made significant cuts to tribal communities.
Palmer City Council reprimands member for criticizing city manager over child care
The formal reprimand chides council member John Alcantra for complaining about City Manager Kolby...
DHS head Markwayne Mullin says there is not a threat to the U.S. amid FAA ground stop
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin spoke to at the White House on Friday afternoon after the FAA issues a total ground stop. NPR was there for the briefing.
Stuck on the tarmac without information: Travelers share their ground stop experiences
Passengers stuck on airplanes on tarmacs across the country during the FAA ground stop on Friday share their stories.
GOP state officials push to revive Trump’s mail voting restrictions for 2028 election
Some Republican state officials are reviving a bid for mail-in voting restrictions for the 2028...
FAA issues nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports
The FAA has issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a “communication...
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