Some Petersburg officials are trying to stem the tide of fatal overdoses by handing out more Narcan kits. But not everyone is onboard.

by Shelby Herbert | May 3, 2024

Some groups in Petersburg have redoubled their efforts to distribute Narcan kits. But local police leadership has questions about how much it’s actually helping.

U.S. Coast Guard rescues stranded kayaker with assistance from Petersburg police dispatch

by Shelby Herbert | May 3, 2024

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a man stranded in the Keku Strait near Kuiu Island. The man called Petersburg’s police department after an inflatable kayak containing all of his supplies washed away.

Outbreaks of measles nationwide inspire preparation at the Petersburg School District

by Hannah Flor | May 3, 2024

Measles was once nearly eliminated in the United States. But there have already been seven measles outbreaks in the country this year. That’s nearly twice as many as all of last year. In Petersburg, the school district is taking its first steps in case the highly contagious disease reaches town.

Proposal for Crystal Lake Hatchery king salmon heads to Board of Fisheries.

by Hannah Flor | May 1, 2024

A proposal headed to the Alaska Board of Fisheries next year would change how a popular run of king salmon is managed near Petersburg. The town’s Fish and Game Advisory Committee approved a draft management plan for king salmon reared at Crystal Lake Hatchery, about 17 miles south of town.

Station Highlights

Borough Assembly Meetings on KFSK – Audio available in KFSK Archive

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

Meeting Agenda available here, Next Meeting Monday, May 6, 12pm Archive available listen here

Commentary: Becky Martin on School Funding Shortfall

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

KFSK has an open airwaves policy. We encourage the public to express personal opinions, ideas, and creative works, which will be available on our web site, kfsk.org, following the scheduled radio broadcast. The following was...