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Petersburg student biking to school collides with car, brought to local hospital
A Petersburg student biking to school was injured in a collision with a car on Oct. 15. The student is with their family and receiving care at the local hospital, according to Superintendent Robyn Taylor.
Petersburg Borough Assembly supports ‘proactive’ state management of invasive crab species
The Petersburg Borough Assembly on Oct. 5 unanimously agreed to send a letter to the Alaska Board of Fisheries in support of managing invasive European green crab.
Petersburg certifies final results for 2026 municipal election
The Petersburg Borough Assembly certified the official results a few days after the municipal election. Donna Marsh will return to the Assembly, and voters reelected Jeigh Stanton Gregor and Scott Newman. Propositions 1 & 3 passed, and Proposition 2 failed by a narrow margin.
Lieutenant governor candidate Zac Johnson talks elections and ferry system during Petersburg visit
Lieutenant governor candidate Zac Johnson visited Petersburg on Oct. 1 as part of his campaign for office. Johnson is an independent, and is on the ticket with Democrat gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins.
Petersburg Medical Center offers senior case management program for Petersburg and Wrangell
The Petersburg Medical Center has received a three-year grant from the state health department to offer free case management services to seniors in Petersburg and Wrangell.
Petersburg’s high school cross country girls are Division III state champions
The team took home the title last Saturday, Oct. 3, in Anchorage. They were celebrated the following day with a noise parade in Petersburg.
Voter Corner
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KFSK Voter Guide – 2026 Petersburg Borough Election
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
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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.
John Murgas commentary: Raising the sales tax cap comes at a cost to locals
KFSK has an open airwaves policy. This commentary was submitted by John Murgas, regarding ballot prop 2 in Petersburg's municipal election.
Jeigh Stanton Gregor commentary: Running for reelection
KFSK has an open airwaves policy. This commentary was submitted by Jeigh Stanton Gregor, regarding the 2026 municipal election.
Robin Roberts commentary: VOTE
KFSK has an open airwaves policy. This commentary was submitted by Robin Roberts, regarding the 2026 municipal election.
Southeast News
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Ad hoc committee delivers recs for MEHS
MEHS Superintendent David Langford addresses the Alaska Board of Education and Early Development in Sitka on Wednesday (10-14-26) A committee directed with making recommendations for improvements at the state run boarding school...
South Tongass fire station rebuild complete
The South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department began operating out of the newly rebuilt firehouse...
Construction begins on student housing project in Klawock that aims to boost local workforce
Tribal leaders and community partners commemorate the first day of construction of the new...
Sitka Assembly approves contract extension with bulk water shipper
Blue Lake in May of 2025 (Courtesy of Matt Goff https://www.sitkanature.org/photojournal/2025/05/20/blue-lake-road-2/) The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday (10-13-26) approved a contract extension with investors looking to ship bulk...
Alaska News
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A year after Halong, a birthday is a chance for Kwig evacuees to connect with home
Just days before ex-typhoon Halong, Marie White traveled from Bethel to her hometown of Kwigillingok to celebrate her 67th birthday. This year, the whole family is back together, with little idea when they may be able to return...
Trump administration expands vehicle access to Alaska’s Denali National Park
The rule will allow 160 vehicles a day to travel the sole road crossing through the park, up from...
In Alaska campaign rally, Trump and Sullivan say Iran war is worth the cost to Americans
Alaska Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan has repeatedly voted in support of the war and against...
Sullivan, Peltola trade verbal blows, accuse the other of lying during ‘Debate for the State’
Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and his Democratic challenger, Mary Peltola, traded barbs over affordability, Alaska’s energy future and accused each other of lying.
Trump casts doubt on press secretary’s future
Katie Zacharia’s first official day was on Monday.
Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia – OB-GYNS set new rules for menopause treatment
For the first time since 2014, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated...
Amid talk of public execution, public opinion on death penalty is split
A majority of Americans support the death penalty for people convicted of murder, but support...
Israeli settlers beat Palestinians and a U.S. photojournalist in West Bank attacks
Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians as they were harvesting olives in the occupied West...
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