Shelby Herbert is a local journalist based in Petersburg, Alaska. She has written for various news outlets, including NARROWS BROADCASTING CORPORATION and KTOO, and her work has been featured in publications such as KUCB, Alaska Public Media, WBUR, KGOU Public Radio, and Reno Public Radio. Shelby's articles cover a range of topics, including local government, community events, sports, and environmental issues.
Preston is the artificial intelligence that powers the Intelligent Relations PR platform. Meet Preston
Petersburg, United States (Local)
Not enough data
Shelby Herbert's local focus on Petersburg, Alaska, suggests she would be most interested in receiving pitches related to the local government and political events, as well as developments within the entertainment, sports, and crime scenes specific to this area. Due to her coverage of capital projects and government announcements at a local level, consider reaching out with updates or expert commentary relevant to these areas.
Given Shelby's comprehensive coverage of various topics including basketball games, fire department incidents, fisheries support letters by Borough Assembly among others specific to Petersburg community; tailor your outreach by highlighting any unique stories or exclusive insights you can offer concerning these highlighted subjects.
This information evolves through artificial intelligence and human feedback. Improve this profile .
By: Shelby Herbert
Petersburg’s Borough Assembly finalized the results of this year’s municipal election on Friday, October 4. Borough employees opened 10 outstanding ballots, bringing the total number of votes to 1,083, and settling the score for two races that were too close to call after Election Day. Ballot Proposition #2, which would increase the maximum sales tax, […]
By: Shelby Herbert
Tipped over trash cans, waste strewn across the street — the remnants of a hasty raid were a common sight in Petersburg in the first weeks of autumn. Although the culprit has fled the scene, everyone knows who it is: garbage bears. “I think bears have just always been a natural part of what we […]
By: Shelby Herbert
KFSK’s Olivia Schmidt traveled out to Five Finger Lighthouse to interview Don and Briana Drury, the final keepers of the 2024 season. They had been there six weeks, and were eager to share their experiences, and what has been accomplished at the lighthouse over the summer.
By: Shelby Herbert
Petersburg’s Harbor Board approved a proposal to use borough funds to help a cruise line extend the local port dock. The vote came at the board’s meeting on October 17 and now moves to the Borough Assembly for further consideration.
Kupreanof dock is located near the mouth of Petersburg Creek on Kupreanof Island.
Petersburg resident Brian Richards stands outside of West Point Cabin located on the north side of Kupreanof Island on May 4, 2024.
By: Shelby Herbert
The sign for the Mountain View Manor assisted living facility. (Photo by Joe Viechnicki/KFSK)
By: Shelby Herbert
Petersburg’s Volunteer Fire Department responded to a chimney fire on South Nordic Drive on Tuesday, October 29, at about 2 p.m. When the two fire engines and team of ten firefighters arrived on the scene south of downtown, the fire had mostly gone out by itself.
By: Shelby Herbert, Angela Denning
Petersburg voters overwhelmingly favored president-elect Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris in this year’s general election. As of 11 p.m. on November 6, election officials had counted 843 votes for the Petersburg-Kupreanof Precinct. Of those votes, 498 were for Trump, and 277 were for Harris.
By: Shelby Herbert
Smoke visible from the Carole B at Petersburg’s South Harbor at approximately 7:00 p.m. on November 13, 2024.
(833) 317-6278 
