Local News
LatestWorld War II-era wooden seiner celebrates 80th birthday in Petersburg
by Taylor Heckart | May 15, 2026
A crowd packed onto the docks on Petersburg’s north harbor near a bright white seiner on May 6. The community was there to celebrate the 80th birthday of the Symphony, which had spent time as a seiner, long liner, crabber, and shrimper.
King salmon fishing on Petersburg’s Blind Slough opens to all recreational anglers, City Creek release site permanently discontinued
by Olivia Rose | May 14, 2026
It’s the first time in a few years that both residents and nonresidents can fish for hatchery king salmon in the slough’s freshwater. Anglers could be interviewed by Fish and Game staff researching there for a survey program this summer. The City Creek release site near Petersburg is permanently discontinued as of this year. It’s now just part of the larger fishing district, which is closed to retention until mid-July.
Petersburg’s hospital prepares first MRI machine for patients after months of waiting
by Taylor Heckart | May 13, 2026
Petersburg’s first MRI machine now has state approval to start operating. While it’s not up and running just yet, the MRI is nearly ready to start scanning patients at home.
Petersburg’s 68th annual Little Norway Festival starts this week
by Taylor Heckart | May 12, 2026
Petersburg’s annual Little Norway Festival, also known as Mayfest, is rapidly approaching. The multi-day event celebrates the town’s deep Norwegian ties, with cultural activities, community events, and Vikings and Valkyries roaming the streets.
Station Highlights
LatestBoard of Directors-Seeking Candidates
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The KFSK Board of Directors is seeking interested persons to fill a vacant board seat until the next regular election. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest by June 15th.
2026 Little Norway Festival Schedule
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Find the 2026 Little Norway Festival schedule here.
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.
Southeast News
LatestAlaska Supreme Court hears oral argument in suit against Cape Fox Corp.
by KRBD Ketchikan | May 15, 2026
Bryan Perez, self represented, gives oral argument to the Alaska Supreme Court in the case of...
Sitka clinic awaiting lab results on potential measles exposure
by KCAW Sitka | May 15, 2026
“Simian measles pneumonia – Case 287” by Pulmonary Pathology is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Lab...
Ketchikan man sentenced to 60 years for sexual abuse of a minor
by KRBD Ketchikan | May 14, 2026
Ketchikan’s district courthouse stands at 415 Main Street. (Eric Stone/KRBD) A Ketchikan man was...
Sitka Assembly approves budgets for FY2027
by KCAW Sitka | May 14, 2026
The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday (5-12-26) passed the city’s final operating budget and capital...
Alaska News
LatestAlaska News Nightly: Friday, May 15, 2026
by APRN News | May 15, 2026
State lawmakers reject Gov. Dunleavy’s pick for attorney general.
Journalist walking across the globe for last decade takes to the sea in Southeast Alaska
by APRN News | May 15, 2026
National Geographic journalist Paul Salopek has been walking around the world since 2013. But now...
Alaska Senate passes resolution urging Trump administration waive visa fee for teachers
by APRN News | May 15, 2026
Alaska school districts have increasingly relied on international hiring to fill an ongoing...
Murkowski votes with Dems to end war — but she’s open to paying for it
by APRN News | May 15, 2026
Sen. Murkowski is frustrated the Trump administration keeps Congress in the dark about the Iran...
Supreme Court is death knell for Virginia’s Democratic-friendly congressional maps
by NPR News | May 15, 2026
The new map was drawn by Democrats and approved by Virginia voters, but the state Supreme Court...
Colorado’s Democratic governor will let Trump ally Tina Peters out of prison early
by NPR News | May 15, 2026
Gov. Jared Polis’ controversial commutation follows a pressure campaign by the Trump...
Hantavirus countdown: U.S. cruise passengers settle in for 42 days of waiting
by NPR News | May 15, 2026
The hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has potentially exposed passengers to a deadly disease....
Shakira returns to official World Cup song duty, this time with Burna Boy
by NPR News | May 15, 2026
FIFA’s official 2026 World Cup song is “Dai Dai” from Shakira and Burna Boy....
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