KFSK in Petersburg, Alaska is looking for a summer intern! This is a fantastic opportunity to get experience with all aspects of reporting for a small newsroom and helping run a rural public radio station.
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The crew of the Roedda brings a unique option for musical performances with them when they come to Petersburg — transforming the boat’s fish hold into an improvised sound stage. alaskapublic.org/2023/10/20/…
A teacher and coach was honored in Petersburg on October 16 for his dedication to kids. Jaime Cabral received one of three statewide awards given out this year by the Alaska Children’s Trust. KFSK’s Hannah Flor attended the event and has this story.
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There’s a nearly-100 year old wooden boat in Petersburg that’s become a staple of the tight-knit local music scene. The crew of the Roedda transformed the boat’s fish hold into an improvised sound stage. kfsk.org/2023/10/18/petersbu…
Petersburg’s Volunteer Fire Department got a fresh set of wheels on Sunday, September 10th, when their new fire engine rolled off the ferry. They’ve waited for Engine No. 2 for over a year to replace an old engine — and it’s had a long journey.
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Update: Officials say Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola Jr. was the pilot and sole occupant on a plane that crashed under “unknown circumstances” Tuesday evening. He was returning from a trip to drop a hunter and the hunter's equipment at a remote location outside of St. Mary's.
U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola’s husband, Eugene Peltola Jr., died early Wednesday morning after a plane crash according to her office. alaskapublic.org/2023/09/13/…
A six-year legal battle involving Petersburg Medical Center came to an end in a civil superior court early this month. The twelve-person jury found that the hospital was not at fault for a $5 million medical malpractice suit filed by Page Parish.
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Getting rid of garbage in Southeast Alaska has always been expensive. A significant increase in waste disposal costs has Petersburg looking for alternatives locally and regionally.
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For @NPR, I talked to world-class climbers @AlexHonnold and @tommycaldwell1 about a local man who has had a life-long love affair with a nearby mountain.
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Our very last story from the brilliant @thomasdcopeland! Petersburg’s Assembly is considering whether to request control of a state-owned seaplane dock in need of repair, prompting questions about the process for transferring ownership.
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A sinking feeling familiar to anyone who has ever worked in radio news.
Nessie hunters hear sounds but fail to record them bbc.in/47SOHRA
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Kyle Knight summited Devils Thumb this summer after dreaming of the climb since childhood. He's the first climber born and raised in Petersburg to reach the mountain's precarious peak.
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Petersburg’s assembly is taking public testimony on the sale of Borough-owned tidelands at their regular meeting at 6 p.m. They’ll also resume negotiations with Petersburg’s Tribe concerning the sale of a different plot of public land.
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Until recently the mountain had never been climbed by someone born and raised in Petersburg. Kyle Knight reached the summit after a lifetime of watching the mountain, dreaming of the climb.
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“I think we need to figure out a way to start building more housing,” said Petersburg Assembly member Dave Kensinger. “It’s pretty simple. If we don’t deal with it, we won’t have as many people in town.”
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Finally got myself around to a housing story 🏘️
Housing is a big concern for communities across Southeast Alaska. In Petersburg, the results of a community survey indicate that more than 300 houses may need to be built or renovated in the next decade.
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Housing is a big concern for communities across Southeast Alaska. In Petersburg, the results of a community survey indicate that more than 300 houses may need to be built or renovated in the next decade.
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Alaska could have 5️⃣ times more streams than current maps 🗺️ show
Big news for fish habitats 🐟 and landslide risks ⛰️
⬇️⬇️⬇️ – at Alaska, USA
There could be up to five times as many streams in Alaska than previously thought, according to a group of scientists and programmers who have spent nearly a decade mapping the state.
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