by Angela Denning, CoastAlaska | Jun 5, 2026

“We are so grossly far below either communities that don't have one or have a much higher one, even if the voters do approve this, it'll be three times lower at minimum in Juneau," said Vice Mayor Jeigh Stanton Gregor. "So, I’ll be voting yes to put this on the ballot.”

It’s no joke: A second Dan Sullivan says he really does want to be Alaska’s next senator

by Taylor Heckart | Jun 3, 2026

A political unknown from Petersburg filed for Alaska’s U.S. Senate race last week. His name is Dan Sullivan, the same name as Alaska’s sitting junior senator. And they’ll both be on the same ballot for Alaska’s primary in August.

Petersburg assembly approves increases to electric rates and marine passenger fees

by Angela Denning, CoastAlaska | Jun 2, 2026

The assembly also approved the borough's annual budget. “The rates are going up for utilities, the taxes, tax assessments have gone up, and we've got to admit that's part of the reason the budget is balanced,” said Assembly member Bob Martin.

Canoes launch from Petersburg on Journey to Celebration

by Olivia Rose | May 29, 2026

A group of canoes from several different communities embarked from Petersburg on May 24 for a traditional Journey to the Celebration festival in Juneau. Dozens of people gathered in Petersburg’s South Harbor to witness the inaugural launch of the community’s first canoe in over a century. The local tribe says the launch itself was also a historic first for the community.

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

Bears shot after eating livestock, destroying property in Sitka

by KCAW Sitka | Jun 5, 2026

Security footage of three bears on May 31 passing through a property on Sawmill Creek Road (Lori...

Rep. Himschoot talks district projects, education and fisheries

by KCAW Sitka | Jun 5, 2026

House District 2 Representative Rebecca Himschoot at work in Juneau. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca...

EchoHawk enters House District 1 race

by KRBD Ketchikan | Jun 5, 2026

Grant EchoHawk is running as a nonpartisan in Alaska’s House District 1 race. He’s up against...

Coast Guard rescues family of six near Kasaan

by KCAW Sitka | Jun 5, 2026

A family of six was rescued from a beached boat near Ketchikan yesterday evening (6-4-25). Around 5:00 p.m., the United States Coast Guard received reports of a vessel that ran aground and was taking on water on the southeast...