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Despite a decrease in cruise stops, Petersburg travel agency anticipates ‘consistent’ season
Petersburg’s first cruise ship of the season comes to town this Sunday, April 26. While there are fewer stops scheduled compared to last year, a Petersburg tourism expert said he expects this season to feel similar to last year.
American Cruise Lines lease approved by Petersburg Borough Assembly
The Petersburg Borough will lease part of its tidelands to American Cruise Lines, which will build a mooring float and gangway there to support its cruise operations.
Petersburg Borough Assembly will sell two parcels to local developer for rental properties
The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted unanimously last week to sell two borough-owned parcels to local developer Dave Ohmer for $61,800. Ohmer plans to build a duplex on each property, which are on Haugen Drive near the hospital WERC building.
Petersburg Borough Assembly to consider American Cruise Lines lease
Two public hearings are scheduled for tonight’s Petersburg Borough Assembly meeting. One is for a resolution to approve leasing Borough-owned tidelands to American Cruise Lines. The other is for an ordinance making changes to the Borough’s budget.
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KFSK News earns five Alaska Press Club awards for 2025
KFSK’s news team returned earlier this week from the annual Alaska Press Club conference in Anchorage, bringing home five awards for stories published last year.
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Council selects Ketchikan City Manager
Sign leading to Ketchikan City Hall shown on Dec. 9 2025. (Hunter Morrison/KRBD) The Ketchikan...
Ketchikan’s rural designation to remain unchanged
Perseverance Lake in Ketchikan, Alaska. (Photo by Leila Kheiry) The Federal Subsistence Board on...
Forest Service Brings Tongass Plan Revision to Wrangell
Tongass National Forest Deputy Supervisor Barb Miranda talks about the Tongass Forest Plan...
‘It was right in front of us the whole time’: scientists identify mysterious ‘golden orb’ discovered off Alaska’s coast
A close up image of the “golden orb” in the lab of the Smithsonian Institution. (Image credit:...
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 27, 2026
Scientists explain the true origin of a mysterious golden orb found at the bottom of the Gulf of...
Four Dunleavy appointees to boards and commissions resign ahead of confirmation vote
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s office did not respond to questions asking whether the appointees had...
Anchorage STEM school’s supporters ask judge to block closure
At issue is whether the Anchorage School District gave appropriate notice to the community when it...
Hikers still can’t walk the full Chilkoot Trail as US and Canada keep remote border closed
The U.S. and Canada have decided hikers will not be able to complete the full trail because its...
Millions of homes in the U.S. are uninsured. NPR wants to hear your story
Millions of home in the U.S. are uninsured, partly because insurance costs have soared in recent...
Lawsuits accuse State Farm of secretly working to cut insurance payouts
Lawsuits allege that State Farm tries to avoid paying what it owes for hail damage. The litigation...
Should schools get rid of homework? Some educators are saying yes
Some experts worry that less homework could be a problem for math achievement, at a time when test...
NEWSBRIEF: WHCA SUSPECT IN COURT, TRUMP-KING RELATIONSHIP, LEBANON CEASEFIRE FRAYS
Suspect charged with trying to assassinate President Trump, Trump hosts King Charles at critical point in U.S.-Britain relations, ceasefire in south Lebanon fraying.
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