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Petersburg’s Dan J. Sullivan will be on the ballot for U.S. Senate. What are his policies?
After a legal battle that went all the way to the Alaska Supreme Court, Dan J. Sullivan of Petersburg will be on the ballot for U.S. Senate. With only a few weeks to go before the primary, the candidate talked about elections, tariffs, and his approach to politics.
UPDATE: Petersburg volunteers rescue entangled whale
After a few hours, a volunteer group freed a humpback whale that was entangled in a gillnet near Petersburg around 6:30 p.m.
New Kito’s Kave management vows to maintain ‘core soul’ of iconic bar
Kito’s Kave has been an institution in Petersburg for decades. Brothers-in-law Jake Dougher and Anders Rosvold recently took up the helm as owners of the iconic bar, and say they want to keep what the community loves while opening a new chapter for the space.
Filing window opens for Petersburg’s 2026 municipal election
The candidacy filing window to run for office in Petersburg is open until Aug. 25. There are 23 positions in local office due for election this fall.
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Fall Drive-Call for Artists
KFSK is seeking an artist to create art for this fall's thank you gifts. Deadline for art submission is August 15th.
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
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State denies Ketchikan tribe’s request to open green crab fishery
Invasive green crabs are seen in a bucket of sea water. (Photo courtesy of Albert Smith). The...
Sitka Assembly eyes Lincoln Street upgrades for $4.5 million state grant
Tourists on Lincoln Street (KCAW/Kimmell) Sitka Assembly members grappled with how to use a recently-awarded multimillion-dollar state grant at their meeting Tuesday night (7-28-26), and ultimately landed on Lincoln Street...
City of Craig evaluates how to regulate tourists using their public trails
The head of the Graveyard Trail shown is a 3/4 mile path along Port Bagial and Bucareli Bay. Craig...
Sitka Assembly may drop conference fees to attract winter visitors
Southeast Conference attendees gather at Harrigan Centennial Hall. (KCAW/Cotter) Groups planning large winter-time events with attendees from outside of Sitka may soon be eligible for waived fees when booking the city’s...
Alaska News
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Feds turn over Alaska hazardous waste management to state
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday officially transferred authority for hazardous waste regulation to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.
State concludes spill response, begins wreck removal for grounded fishing vessel near St. George Island
A salvage team is set to clean up wreckage from the Arctic Sea near St. George Island, months...
Reporter examines impacts of ex-Typhoon Halong on youth mental health
Many of ex-Typhoon Halong’s impacts are tangible and concrete, like damage to infrastructure and calls for village relocation. But some of the greatest impacts may be invisible.
Juneau veteran says he was denied First Amendment rights during July 4 parade
A Juneau man said he wasn’t allowed to be in the parade carrying a sign that criticizes war. He says it’s an infringement of his First Amendment rights, and wants the city to get involved.
Google adds AI to satellite images, raising fears of deepfakes in the sky
Journalists, human rights advocates and open source analysts recoiled in horror at the move:...
Keeping cool without AC: Our readers share their tips
We asked our readers to tell us how they’ve fended off heat without the refrigerant blasts...
In Nebraska, Americans begin to lose Medicaid under Trump’s work rules
Nebraska’s Medicaid director, in an exclusive interview with nonprofit news organization...
Trump announced a deal for Hamas to disarm. And, the U.S. economy slowed a bit
President Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to completely disarm and Israeli forces to...
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