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This Valentine’s Day, one Petersburg couple shares what it takes to be married for more than 75 years
Finding true love is hard enough, but what does it take to stay together once you find it? George and Florabelle Rice have some advice for couples looking to last a lifetime.
Board of Game votes to expand bow hunting area on Mitkof Island
The Alaska Board of Game has approved a change affecting where archers can hunt big game on Petersburg’s Mitkof Island — adding a previously closed area around the highway south of town to a larger, archery-only management area.
Resource fair in Petersburg connects community, estimates higher homeless population
In addition to connecting people with resources, Petersburg’s ninth annual Project Connect was an opportunity to collect data on housing insecurity. Organizers say the number of people sleeping in places not meant for habitation in Petersburg was higher than identified in previous years, according to initial survey estimates.
For Petersburg, the new Rural Healthcare Transformation Fund shows promise amid restrictions
Petersburg’s only hospital is gearing up to apply for federal funding through a new five-year program meant to improve rural health care across the U.S. While some aspects of the grant are still up in the air, administrators say the funding could boost hospital programs.
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Board of Directors Ballot Misprint
There is a misprint on this year’s KFSK Board of Directors ballots that were mailed out. They mistakenly list Bill Tremblay. They should list Bryan Perry.
KFSK Wearable Arts Show
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Wearable Arts Show a fantastic success! 2028's Wearable Arts Show theme is Sea to Forest!
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Fishermen raise cost and infrastructure concerns amid city development plans
Fishermen gathered at a roundtable Wrangell officials put on Feb. 3, 2026. (Colette...
‘A way of life’: Southeast residents weigh in on federal subsistence review
Spot prawn harvest in Hoonah Sound. (KCAW/Wilber) The deadline to comment on the U.S. Interior...
Lawmakers press superintendent, education commissioner over conditions at Mt. Edgecumbe High School
Mt. Edgecumbe High School graduates in 2022 (KCAW/Kimmell) State lawmakers questioned Mt. Edgecumbe High School leadership about conditions at the Sitka school this week. So far, a quarter of the students have withdrawn this...
School board selects next superintendent
The White Cliff building, where Ketchikan Gateway Borough and School Board meetings are held, is...
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With a commanding lead, Josi Shelley nears finish of Yukon Quest 750
In Rampart, Shelley said her team was still ‘chugging away’ despite the race’s bitter cold and tough trail conditions.
Defending champion scratches from Yukon Quest 750
Josi Shelley now holds a big lead over Jonah Bacon, who took over 2nd place when Deeter dropped out.
Alaska lawmakers go for a redo on vetoed corporate income tax bill
Backers of the bill say it’s necessary with a tight state budget, and it’s similar to a proposal Gov. Mike Dunleavy included in his fiscal plan.
The Alaska House’s draft budget has no PFD. Here’s what that means.
Minority Republicans say they see removing the dividend from the House’s draft budget as a worrying sign. Bipartisan coalition leaders say it’s typical at this early stage.
A Curling Scandal Rocks Olympic Ice
Allegations of cheating, and swearing, on the curling ice have rocked the wholesome sport after...
The U.S. ready to make up, Europe ready to break up in Munich
Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to reassure Europe at the Munich Security Conference, but...
Actor Robert Duvall has died — he brought a compassionate center to edgy hard roles
Duvall appeared in over 90 films over the course of his career, imbuing stock Hollywood types —...
Italy’s athletes shine at the Milan Cortina Olympics
Call it homefield advantage, call it national pride. Italy’s athletes are shining in the...
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