by Olivia Rose | Oct 22, 2026

The Petersburg Borough’s website was just one of many around the world that system operators took offline Wednesday (Oct. 21) while addressing “critical vulnerabilities” in a programming language that powers much of the internet.

Petersburg high schoolers cut through cars in hands-on emergency course

by Taylor Heckart | Oct 21, 2026

The students learned how to save a victim from an overturned car as part of a course that’s helping build real-life emergency medicine skills.

Newly elected Petersburg Borough Assembly members to swear in Tuesday

by Taylor Heckart | Oct 20, 2026

Also tonight, there will be public hearings on changes to the 2027 budget and updates to borough code. Plus, a report on the volunteer fire department’s training facility.

Petersburg sees Monday morning power outage, difficult restoration

by Olivia Rose | Oct 19, 2026

Borough utility staff worked for hours to restore power in Petersburg today (Oct. 19). The town was running on diesel generation until a regional hydropower supplier’s feed came back online.

Friday morning fire damages an apartment unit in Petersburg

by Olivia Rose and Taylor Heckart | Oct 16, 2026

A fire damaged part of a Petersburg apartment complex just south of town today (Oct. 16). No occupants were in the building when firefighters arrived, but responders say a pet dog died in the incident.

Voter Corner

Debate for the State

by kfskadmin

Alaska Public Media, in partnership with Alaska’s News Source and KTOO, brought candidates together for three live statewide debates focused on the offices and issues that will shape Alaska’s future.

Station Highlights

Fall Drive-New Dates

by kfskadmin

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.

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

Sitkans discuss proposed updates to city taxi code

by KCAW Sitka | Oct 22, 2026

Assembly member Thor Christianson stands in front of Sitkans gathered to discuss a proposed update to regulations for commercial passenger vehicles. (KCAW/Salemo) Sitka Assembly members Tor Christianson and Scott Saline hosted...