by Olivia Rose | Sep 30, 2026

Southeast Alaska’s first consecutive commercial red king crab fishery in decades opens Nov. 1. Expectations for the season are underpinned by knowledge from last year’s fishery.

Petersburg Borough Assembly approves wastewater studies to comply with federal requirements

by Taylor Heckart | Sep 29, 2026

The studies will help the borough comply with stricter wastewater permits from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Data center moratorium proposal fails in Petersburg Assembly stalemate

by Olivia Rose | Sep 28, 2026

Petersburg’s Borough Assembly on Sept. 21 considered pursuing a temporary moratorium related to data centers. But the vote ended in a 3–3 tie.

Neets Bay Hatchery opens first chum fishery in nearly a decade

by Baiz Hoen | Sep 25, 2026

When Petersburg fisherman Bob Martin arrived at Neets Bay for the chum salmon opener, he didn't have a good feeling. Over 30 boats crowded the bay. Plus, the fish on the shoreline didn’t look that great. But within minutes of putting out his net, he got hits.

Petersburg High School cross country team prepares for weekend regional meet in Juneau

by Taylor Heckart | Sep 24, 2026

Petersburg’s high school cross country team is heading to regions after a strong home meet on Sept. 19.

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

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

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

Rental market tight in Wrangell-Petersburg

by KSTK Wrangell | Oct 1, 2026

For the second year in a row, the Wrangell-Petersburg area has the lowest rental housing vacancy...

Boater rescued after fishing vessel sinks near Admiralty Island

by KCAW Sitka | Sep 30, 2026

Screenshot from the video captured by the USCG helicopter crew that rescued a man on Admiralty Island Monday A Coast Guard crew from Air Station Sitka rescued a man earlier this week after his fishing boat sank near Murder Cove,...

High school club looks to inspire next generation of educators

by KCAW Sitka | Sep 30, 2026

Mt. Edgecumbe High School’s chapter of Educators Rising meets every week ahead of a state-wide conference next year. (KCAW/Salemo) Students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka are meeting again to prepare for a state-wide...

Sitka Trail Works wraps grant project improving access on Kruzof Island

by KCAW Sitka | Sep 30, 2026

(Sitka Trail Works photo) Access to a popular outdoor recreation area near Sitka just got a bit easier thanks to a grant-funded trail rehabilitation project that wrapped this summer. Kruzof Island, about 13 miles west of Sitka,...