by Olivia Rose | Apr 24, 2026

Over 100 people gathered to see Petersburg’s first canoe in a century when the local tribe unveiled and blessed it on April 19.

Despite a decrease in cruise stops, Petersburg travel agency anticipates ‘consistent’ season

by Taylor Heckart | Apr 23, 2026

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

by Olivia Rose | Apr 22, 2026

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

by Taylor Heckart | Apr 21, 2026

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.

Station Highlights

Community Operations Liaison Position Now Open

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KFSK seeks a qualified candidate to be our Community Operations Liaison. The Liaison plays an important role as the public face and point of contact for people in day-to-day communication with the station.

KFSK News earns five Alaska Press Club awards for 2025

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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.

Spring Membership Drive

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KFSK's Spring Drive is May 4th-8th. Donate now for your chance to win round-trip tickets with Alaska & Hawaiian Airlines!

National Poetry Month at KFSK

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April is National Poetry Month! Recordings of poems can be found here.

Southeast News

Mt. Edgecumbe cuts teachers amid ongoing budget and enrollment issues

by KCAW Sitka | Apr 28, 2026

Mt. Edgecumbe High School lost 122 students so far this school year, according to Superintendent...

Forest Service advances Prince of Wales logging project

by KRBD Ketchikan | Apr 28, 2026

The proposed Twin Mountain II Timber Sale encompasses two areas near Red Bay and Naukati on Prince...

Wrangell man rescued from second-story deck as house fire claims his pets

by KSTK Wrangell | Apr 28, 2026

Fire crews put out house fire eight miles near Wrangell on April 27, 2026. (Colette...

April 28, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

by KCAW Sitka | Apr 28, 2026

Sitka’s Sustainability Commission is hoping to finalize a long-awaited plan for the future. When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (4-28-26), it will consider the commission’s goals for the next year.The commission approved its...