by Taylor Heckart | Jul 29, 2026

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

by Olivia Rose | Jul 28, 2026

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.

Work continues on $1.1 million sewer line repair at Petersburg’s aquatic center

by Taylor Heckart | Jul 27, 2026

The aquatic center at Petersburg’s community center has been closed since May for repairs to the building’s sewer line. Community members have been eager to return to the pool. But, as the construction continues, it’s still not safe for swimmers to return just yet.

‘I’m not in it to make a bunch of money:’ owner of Petersburg’s waffle truck says community is the best part of the business

by Baiz Hoen | Jul 24, 2026

Evan Prussack, the owner of Wander Waffle, debuted his sourdough waffles during Petersburg's Little Norway Festival in May. The pastor-turned-waffle-chef said his new business is a way to connect with the community.

Station Highlights

Fall 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

Dropped cell phone triggers emergency alert on Kruzof Island

by KCAW Sitka | Jul 29, 2026

A crash reported by a cell phone alert system near Sitka turned out to be a false alarm over the weekend. Around 4 p.m. on Sunday, the Sitka Police Department received an alert from Apple, reporting a crash on Kruzof Island,...

Good, but not record breaking, deer harvest forecast

by KSTK Wrangell | Jul 28, 2026

This year’s deer harvest isn’t expected to reach the record highs of the past two seasons but...

July 28, 2026: What’s on the Sitka Assembly’s agenda tonight?

by KCAW Sitka | Jul 28, 2026

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (7-28-26), it will consider waiving fees for some winter-time events at the city’s convention center.Harrigan Centennial Hall is the city’s main events space, with several rooms and an...

Phil Burdick to run for second Sitka School Board term

by KCAW Sitka | Jul 27, 2026

Phil Burdick is running for a second term on the Sitka School Board. Sitka’s Municipal Election is Tuesday, October 6. (KCAW/Rose) Sitka School Board President Phil Burdick filed to run for a second term last week. Burdick...