Gubernatorial candidate Matt Heilala talks resource development and technology during Petersburg visit

by Taylor Heckart | May 27, 2026

Retired podiatrist and Republican gubernatorial candidate Matt Heilala visited Petersburg on May 15 as part of his campaign for governor. Heilala hasn’t held elected office, but said the skills he’s learned in the private sector would be a strength in the governor’s seat.

Petersburg Community Foundation awards local grants, celebrates hitting $1M endowment milestone

by Olivia Rose | May 26, 2026

The foundation distributed grants totaling nearly $50,000 to nine local organizations, programs and projects this spring.

Click Bishop shares vision for education funding, state revenue, during Petersburg Mayfest visit

by Taylor Heckart | May 22, 2026

Republican gubernatorial candidate Click Bishop visited Petersburg last week to attend the community’s annual Little Norway Festival. Bishop is a former Fairbanks state senator, and served as Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development from 2007 to 2012.

Norway’s ambassador talks constitution day traditions during Petersburg’s Little Norway Festival

by Taylor Heckart | May 20, 2026

May 17th was Norway’s Constitution Day, also known as Syttende Mai, and Petersburg’s heavily Norwegian-American community celebrated the holiday in a big way. Members of Norway’s delegation to the United States came to see the town's festivities last week.

Station Highlights

Board of Directors-Seeking Candidates

by kfskadmin

The KFSK Board of Directors is seeking interested persons to fill a vacant board seat until the next regular election. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest by June 15th.

Community Operations Liaison Position Now Open

by kfskadmin

KFSK seeks a qualified candidate to be our Community Operations Liaison. The Liaison plays an important role as the public face and point of contact for people in day-to-day communication with the station.

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 Board meetings & PMC Live on KFSK — Audio Archive

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

PMC Board Meeting Agenda and Schedule available here, KFSK broadcasts Petersburg Medical Center Board meetings and the monthly call-in program, “PMC Live,” on the last Thursday of each month. PMC audio archive-listen here

Southeast News

First responders sound sirens to help lost hiker

by KCAW Sitka | May 27, 2026

The Sitka Fire Department made some noise to assist a lost hiker over the weekend (5-24-26). Shortly before 10 p.m. on Sunday, a hiker called first responders to ask for help. Interim Fire Chief Brian McLaughlin said the man in...