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Voting is underway in Petersburg for Alaska’s general election
At stake are the races for U.S. House, U.S. Senate, state house, state senate, and governor. You can vote in Petersburg until 8 p.m. today at the Parks and Rec activity room.
Petersburg Borough Assembly to discuss data center moratorium on Monday
Also today, the Borough Assembly will discuss moving training materials for the fire department and vote on a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the borough employee’s union.
FBI visits Dan J. Sullivan donors as part of federal investigation into voter fraud
While many people saw trick-or-treaters knock on their doors this weekend, some in Southeast Alaska were visited by the FBI. The agents were checking on donors to Dan J. Sullivan’s campaign for U.S. Senate as part of a federal investigation. Several donors are calling the visits intimidation and election interference.
New Petersburg theater group to perform selections of plays this weekend
Six scenes from six different plays will be performed by members of the newly-formed Third Space Theater this weekend.
Petersburg High School swimmers to head to regions this weekend
High school swimmers across Southeast will meet in Juneau Oct. 30-31 for the regional competition.
Peltola campaign and national Dems recruited spoiler candidates, including Petersburg Sullivan, according to New York Times report on secret ballot-stacking effort; draws mixed reactions from Alaskans
The Times reported secret ballot-stacking efforts by the Peltola campaign and national Dems to recruit challengers for Alaska’s U.S. Senate race, aiming to draw votes away from Republican incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan. Some Alaska voters called the reported strategy “kind of messed up,” while others defended challenger Dan J. Sullivan’s character.
Voter Corner
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2026 Alaska Voter Guide
The Alaska Beacon, Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Public Media and KTOO, asked every Alaska candidate for U.S. House, U.S. Senate, governor and legislature their positions on several questions, drawing from input from readers.
Debate for the State
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.
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Fall Drive-New Dates
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 Medical Center Live on KFSK — Audio Archive
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
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
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Bynum wins in state House District 1 race
(Photo courtesy of Jeremy Bynum) Southern Southeast Alaskans chose to reelect their state...
Himschoot leads in District 2 state House race
Rep. Rebecca Himschoot of Sitka refreshes election results at a watch party at the Mean Queen on Nov. 3, 2026. (KCAW/McKenney) It looks like Independent incumbent Representative Rebecca Himschoot of Sitka has won her reelection...
State ferry Columbia delayed in Ketchikan
The ferry Columbia is shown at Ketchikan’s shipyard on Sept. 19, 2022. (Eric Stone/KRBD) The...
Alaska News
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Alaska Democrats flip at least two Republican state House seats and grow coalition control
Democrats and independents are leading in 23 of the House’s 40 seats, and coalition-minded Senators are winning, too.
Incumbent Nick Begich III now ahead in Alaska’s U.S. House race as more results come in
Nick Begich, the nephew of former U.S. Sen. Mark Begich, is a Republican who generally sticks close to President Trump.
Early results show Alaskans rejecting ranked choice voting repeal
The ballot measure, backed primarily by Republicans, aims to repeal the voting system Alaska has...
Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins leads in Alaska governor’s race
In a state that routinely elects Republicans to statewide office, Kreiss-Tomkins made his “high-energy, bipartisan, problem-solving approach” a centerpiece of his campaign.
Back in the majority, Democrats have plans for a long list of Trump investigations
Democrats will have the ability to subpoena records and compel individuals to testify. The Epstein...
Abdul El-Sayed welcomes Trump’s plan to cut Israel aid, calls for end to arms sales
Michigan’s first Muslim senator-elect, Abdul El-Sayed, discusses his historic victory, an...
World reacts to Democrats’ midterm elections victory
From Kyiv to Moscow, and Tehran to Tel Aviv, all eyes were on the Democrats big win on Wednesday,...
Democrats seize full control of Congress. And, which candidates made history last night
Democrats have won the House and the Senate, taking full control of Congress for the first time...
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