Local News
Latest
Borough Assembly is only contested race in Petersburg’s 2026 local election
The candidacy filing window for Petersburg’s municipal election closed Tuesday. Several more prospective candidates entered the race just hours before the deadline. There are 23 positions up for election this fall. A few remain vacant without interested candidates.
Tidal Network subdivision request sent back to Petersburg’s Planning Commission
The Petersburg Borough Assembly, serving as the Board of Adjustment, asked the local Planning Commission on Aug. 17 to take formal action on a tribal government’s subdivision request after the commission failed to consider it in July.
In third place, U.S. Senate candidate Dan J. Sullivan says he doesn’t plan to withdraw
Dan J. Sullivan of Petersburg said he’s staying in the race for U.S. Senate, for now.
Record funding, high participation in Petersburg Public Library’s ‘gamified’ Great Summer Challenge
“You get all sorts of different kids with different interests now participating in what just used to be a reading program,” Library Director Tara Alcock said. “We're getting a lot more kids, I think, because we're expanding the approaches that we take to it.”
All Petersburg students can get free breakfast and lunch again this school year
This is the third year in a row that free breakfast and lunch will be available across the district.
Several local seats left without candidates, days before filing deadline in Petersburg
Petersburg residents are declaring candidacy for October’s local election. There are still multiple open positions without interested candidates ahead of the Aug. 25 filing deadline.
New Teachers
Latest
Meet Matthew Gore, Petersburg’s new elementary special education teacher
Matthew Gore will be teaching elementary special education. He’s a lifelong Alaskan, coming to Petersburg from Whale Pass after previously living in Wrangell and Anchorage. He has a background in both education and technology.
Meet Rose Melinda Villazor, Petersburg’s new 3rd grade teacher
Incoming third grade teacher Rose Melina Villazor says her experience working as a paraprofessional for the school district gives her a head start during her first year of teaching.
Meet Daniel Warila, Petersburg’s new middle school history teacher
Incoming 6th and 8th grade history teacher Dan Warila said he brings a “hands-on” approach to teaching history.
Station Highlights
Latest
Fall Drive-Art Selected
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 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
Latest
Assembly denies Sitkan’s latest records appeal
The city’s public records request system is now offered both on paper and through a new online portal. (KCAW/McKenney) The Sitka Assembly, acting as a quasi-judicial body, unanimously denied a citizen’s appeal over a public...
Juvenile charged with attempted murder after police standoff in Klawock
A welcome sign in Klawock greets visitors on Feb. 28, 2025. (Michael Fanelli/KRBD) A minor is...
Assembly candidate Mary Ann Hall jumps back in race as write-in
After dropping out of the running earlier this month, Mary Ann Hall is once again vying for a Sitka Assembly seat.Mary Ann Hall filed to run for the local office in early August shortly before the filing deadline. A week later,...
Alaska residents encouraged to take advantage of heat-pump rebate program.
As the sunsets creep earlier and earlier, it’s only a matter of time until winter cold sets in. Alaskans know well that you don’t wait for the cold to arrive to figure out how you’re heating your home. A pair of Alaska based...
Alaska News
Latest
Sullivan and Peltola, lead candidates in Alaska U.S. Senate race, trade barbs at industry forum
The Republican senator said his Democratic challenger would empower “Lower 48 liberals.” She blamed him for confirming Biden’s Interior secretary.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Four people die in a Kenai Peninsula plane crash, during a deadly week for Alaska aviation.
North Slope village runs out of gasoline at height of hunting season
The Olgoonik Corporation, which manages the Wainwright fuel station, said an emergency fuel...
Alaska gubernatorial candidates highlight contrasting philosophies on oil and gas
In their first post-primary forum, the top four candidates drew distinctions in their policies on taxes, fiscal issues and governing approaches to Alaska’s top money-making industry.
The role of climate change in the Nepal floods
The deadly flash floods in Nepal are not a surprise to many scientists. Glacial melt is accelerating because of climate change, putting millions of people at risk.
Trump directs federal government to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the federal government to rename...
The stakes are high as Kevin Warsh is set to give his first major speech as Fed Chair
The stakes are high as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh prepares to give a speech on Friday at the annual...
Ratko Mladic, ex-Bosnian Serb warlord who oversaw atrocities in Bosnia, has died at 84
The ruthless former communist officer-turned-nationalist warlord was one of the most notorious...
KFSK_donate
noaa-transparent-logo_KFSK
Homegrown Conversations for Curious Minds
MItkof Highway Weather Gauge
Mobile Alert Registration
webcam
Petersburg Marine Mammal Center
