by Taylor Heckart | Sep 29, 2026

The studies will help the borough comply with stricter wastewater permits from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Data center moratorium proposal fails in Petersburg Assembly stalemate

by Olivia Rose | Sep 28, 2026

Petersburg’s Borough Assembly on Sept. 21 considered pursuing a temporary moratorium related to data centers. But the vote ended in a 3–3 tie.

Neets Bay Hatchery opens first chum fishery in nearly a decade

by Baiz Hoen | Sep 25, 2026

When Petersburg fisherman Bob Martin arrived at Neets Bay for the chum salmon opener, he didn't have a good feeling. Over 30 boats crowded the bay. Plus, the fish on the shoreline didn’t look that great. But within minutes of putting out his net, he got hits.

Petersburg High School cross country team prepares for weekend regional meet in Juneau

by Taylor Heckart | Sep 24, 2026

Petersburg’s high school cross country team is heading to regions after a strong home meet on Sept. 19.

Controversial tower subdivision request to return to Petersburg Borough Assembly again next month

by Taylor Heckart | Sep 23, 2026

A subdivision request by broadband company Tidal Network will once again go in front of the Petersburg Borough Assembly acting as the Board of Adjustment. The request was rejected by the Planning Commission for a second time earlier this month.

Voter Corner

KFSK Voter Guide – 2026 Petersburg Borough Election

by Olivia Rose

The Petersburg Borough municipal election is on Oct. 6, 2026. Visit this page for voter information, interviews and discussions about what is on the ballot.

Station Highlights

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

by kfskadmin

The KFSK Board of Directors is meeting in regular session on Wednesday, September 16th at 5:30 PM.

Fall Drive-Art Selected

by kfskadmin

Thank you to everyone who submitted art for this year's Fall Membership Drive. We have selected a piece by former KFSK News Director Joe Viechnicki!

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

Southeast News

Four more Alaska Native boarding school students to be repatriated, including one to Ketchikan

by KRBD Ketchikan | Sep 28, 2026

Carlisle Barracks Main Post Cemetery, where (Office of Army Cemeteries) Sheepinsh Goah has always...

Ketchikan man dies in car crash on North Tongass Highway

by KRBD Ketchikan | Sep 28, 2026

An Alaska State Troopers vehicle shown in Ketchikan. (Sydney Dauphinais/KRBD) A 78-year-old...

USFS to hold public subsistence hearings in light of proposed Roadless Rule repeal

by KCAW Sitka | Sep 25, 2026

The Roadless Rule protects nearly half of the Tongass National Forest’s 16.7 million acres. (KCAW/McKenney) The U.S. Department of Agriculture last month announced its plan to repeal the Roadless Rule, a 2001 environmental...

Ketchikan ballot measure asks to authorize spending powers for electric upgrades

by KRBD Ketchikan | Sep 24, 2026

A ballot proposition in Ketchikan’s municipal election next month will ask city voters to...

Alaska News

Aviation safety in Alaska | Talk of Alaska

by APRN News | Sep 29, 2026

Aviation experts address safe flying and infrastructure needs for Alaska’s skies and the people who travel them.

Four Alaska Native boarding school students to be repatriated

by APRN News | Sep 29, 2026

It’s a big discovery, but there’s a lot more work to be done, said the director of Indigenous...

Juneau’s gender pay gap is significantly smaller than the state and nation

by APRN News | Sep 29, 2026

According to data, the median income for a woman working year-round in Juneau in 2024 was about $71,000 compared to men who earn about $73,000 — a roughly 3% gap.