by Taylor Heckart | Aug 17, 2026

Petersburg voters have until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday (Aug. 18) to cast their pick for governor, state House and Senate, and U.S. House and Senate. Petersburg’s polling place is in the Parks and Rec community center.

Petersburg Borough Assembly to consider subdivision appeal tonight

by Taylor Heckart | Aug 17, 2026

The Petersburg Borough Assembly, acting in its role as the Board of Adjustment, will look at an appeal from a tribal government that wants to subdivide a property in order to build a communications tower.

Petersburg’s annual Pedal/Paddle Battle fundraises over $25,000

by Taylor Heckart | Aug 14, 2026

Petersburg’s annual Pedal/Paddle Battle, a fundraiser for the Petersburg Medical Center Foundation, raised over $25,000 on Aug 8. That’s the most the event has ever raised.

Petersburg man pleads not guilty to two felony drug charges for meth, fentanyl

by Taylor Heckart | Aug 13, 2026

Editor’s note: This story was updated on Aug. 18, 2026 with Wilson’s plea and updated charges.

Station Highlights

Fall Drive-Call for Artists

by kfskadmin

KFSK is seeking an artist to create art for this fall's thank you gifts. Deadline for art submission is August 15th.

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

Ketchikan’s local governments weigh library powers ballot measure

by KRBD Ketchikan | Aug 18, 2026

The Ketchikan Public Library shown on May 21, 2026. (Sydney Dauphinais/KRBD) For over 80 years,...

MEHS ad hoc committee turns focus to residential life

by KCAW Sitka | Aug 18, 2026

A committee dedicated to improving Sitka’s state-run boarding school met again last week (8-12-26). The Mt. Edgecumbe High School Ad Hoc Committee continued to discuss challenges and opportunities at the school, as it works to...

Dr. Harrison to open independent practice at home

by KSTK Wrangell | Aug 18, 2026

Doctor V. Sanoe Harrison is trading his health care job at SEARHC for an independent practice,...

4 questions with Ketchikan Borough Assembly candidate Dan Ortiz

by KRBD Ketchikan | Aug 17, 2026

Ketchikan Borough Assembly member Dan Ortiz filed to run for reelection in the upcoming October 6...

Alaska News

Alaska Rep. Nick Begich leads 3 challengers in U.S. House primary

by APRN News | Aug 18, 2026

Well-funded independent challenger Bill Hill is in second place. Democrat Matt Schultz announced his withdrawal from the race but still finished third.

U.S. Senate race will have two Dan Sullivans and a Mary Peltola

by APRN News | Aug 18, 2026

Early returns show both Sullivans and Peltola will advance to the November ballot, in an election...

Campaign finance ballot measure passing by wide margin

by APRN News | Aug 18, 2026

Officials are counting votes on a ballot measure that would limit individual campaign donations after a federal appeals court invalidated the prior limits in 2021.