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State of Alaska says DOJ lawsuit over Senate race ‘has no legal basis’
The state is urging a federal judge to “immediately” dismiss a Trump administration lawsuit that could block certification of the U.S. Senate election if Sen. Sullivan narrowly loses.
Dan J. Sullivan of Petersburg changed voter registration to “undeclared” during August primary election
The U.S. Senate candidate has been under fire for choosing to run as a Republican since he announced his candidacy this summer. Sullivan called the change a “mistake.”
Fall moose hunt in central Southeast Alaska sees higher harvest
Hunters harvested 162 moose this fall, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, marking the second season in a row to have a record-high harvest.
Alaskans, legal experts condemn federal lawsuit as attempt to invalidate the vote in U.S. Senate race
The lawsuit represented a baseless effort by the Trump administration to interfere in the state’s elections, a range of Alaskans and legal experts said Friday.
Petersburg’s municipal website taken offline amid global rush to patch cybersecurity flaw
The Petersburg Borough’s website was just one of many around the world that system operators took offline Wednesday (Oct. 21) while addressing “critical vulnerabilities” in a programming language that powers much of the internet.
Petersburg high schoolers cut through cars in hands-on emergency course
The students learned how to save a victim from an overturned car as part of a course that’s helping build real-life emergency medicine skills.
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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Mayor of Hydaburg recognized for subsistence rights advocacy
Hydaburg Mayor Tony Christianson goes seine fishing for salmon in Eek Inlet off Prince of Wales...
October 27, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
Sitka voters could soon weigh in on a seasonal sales tax to fund a local childcare initiative. When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (9-22-26), it will consider setting a special election for February 2. If approved, Sitka’s...
Flight grounded in Wrangell after engine failure
An Alaska Airlines plane is expected to depart Wrangell on Wednesday after spending several days...
Ketchikan Police Department says new homeless laws lead to few arrests
Entrance to the Ketchikan Police Department pictured on Dec. 9, 2025 (Hunter Morrison/KRBD)...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
The State of Alaska urges a federal judge to dismiss a Trump administration lawsuit over Alaska’s U.S. Senate election.
Murkowski endorses Democrat JKT in Alaska governor’s race
Polls show Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins with a lead over three Republicans in the four-way race to...
Some rural Alaska absentee voting sites failed to open ahead of midterms
Three absentee voting sites “declined to open,” the Division of Elections said Monday, and three had not responded to state officials. Some have opened unevenly.
Alaska Airlines announces direct flight to Tokyo from Anchorage
Daily nonstop flights from Anchorage to Tokyo’s Narita National Airport will go from May 13 to Sept. 7. The airline also announced new routes to three U.S. cities.
What’s gone up even faster than gas or rent? The cost of caregiving
A new study from AARP shows caregivers’ out-of-pocket costs rose about 60% in the last five...
Israel’s election too close to call. And, the Ebola outbreak reaches grim milestone
Israeli voters turned out in record numbers, and the results remain too close to call. And, more...
How a lifelong Republican came to lead the data center battle in Ohio
In Ohio, many people are displeased with the state’s rapid buildout of data centers....
Why many student voters have a right to choose where to register to vote
Student voters studying outside their hometown have a right to choose where they register to vote....
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