Local News
LatestPetersburg Borough Assembly adopts new wireless facility regulations after months of debate
by Olivia Rose | Aug 4, 2026
The Petersburg Borough Assembly has approved a major zoning update for regulating wireless communications facilities, like cell towers. Members adopted the regulations into local code after a final round of deliberation on July 20. The tower issue gained traction, and controversy, in Petersburg since new wireless infrastructure projects emerged last year. The long-anticipated zoning ordinance has been met with much criticism from all sides. But assembly members say the contested measure is at least a start.
Petersburg Borough Assembly to hold public hearings about nepotism standards, senior sales tax, and new service area
by Taylor Heckart | Aug 3, 2026
There are public hearings for four ordinances at tonight’s Petersburg Borough Assembly meeting.
Low catches close Southeast commercial Dungeness crab season three weeks early
by Taylor Heckart | Jul 31, 2026
Southeast Alaska’s commercial Dungeness crab summer season ended three weeks early, on July 25. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game said the amount fishermen caught at the beginning of the season was the lowest amount in over 30 years.
Petersburg’s Dan J. Sullivan will be on the ballot for U.S. Senate. What are his policies?
by Taylor Heckart | Jul 30, 2026
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.
Station Highlights
LatestFall 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
LatestWrangell Creatives Awarded Arts Ambassadors
by KSTK Wrangell | Aug 5, 2026
Two Wrangell creatives have been awarded Arts Ambassadors for the State of Alaska. Laura Davies, a...
Major expansion in the works for Wrangell’s waterfront
by KSTK Wrangell | Aug 5, 2026
Wrangell is getting closer to a major expansion of its downtown waterfront, building a new rock...
Hydaburg restores city water
by KRBD Ketchikan | Aug 4, 2026
The Hydaburg City Sign. (KRBD file photo) Running water was restored Tuesday in Hydaburg, a small...
Forest Service releases Record of Decision for South Revilla timber project
by KRBD Ketchikan | Aug 4, 2026
The western shores of Carroll Inlet in 2015. This region about 10 miles northeast of Ketchikan is...
Alaska News
LatestFairbanks chief of staff thinks city should ‘fight’ certain records requests from content creators
by APRN News | Aug 5, 2026
City of Fairbanks Chief of Staff Mike Sanders told the City Council he’d prefer to tell Lower 48 content creators seeking police body cam footage that they’ll “get it when they get it.”
Golden king crab season opens in the Aleutian Islands
by APRN News | Aug 5, 2026
This year’s total allowable catch is 13% higher than last year’s.
Humpback whale sinks Gustavus family’s sailboat in Glacier Bay National Park
by APRN News | Aug 5, 2026
The family made it to shore soaked in their pajamas, then waited overnight for rescue.
Democratic hopeful Tom Begich says Alaska should get a ‘fair share’ of resource wealth
by APRN News | Aug 4, 2026
Alaska Public Media is interviewing the top candidates for governor ahead of the August primary. Hear or read our full interview with Tom Begich here.
How Trump made an estimated $2.2 billion during the first year of his second term
by NPR News | Aug 5, 2026
New York Times reporter Eric Lipton discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning investigations into Trump’s conflicts of interest and whether he’s exploiting the power of the presidency for self-enrichment.
Judge reluctantly dismisses case against Oath Keepers militia group over Jan. 6 riot
by NPR News | Aug 5, 2026
A judge has granted the Justice Department’s bid to drop a landmark case against leaders of...
Pakistan’s ruling party leads in Kashmir vote despite boycott call by banned group
by NPR News | Aug 5, 2026
Candidates backed by twice-elected former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim...
Under China’s new ‘unity’ law, Tibetans fight to preserve language and culture
by NPR News | Aug 5, 2026
A 73-year-old retired nurse’s decision to learn to write Tibetan language offers a glimpse...
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