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Petersburg School Board approves 2016 budget
The state still hasn’t decided on a budget, but the Petersburg School District has. The school board approved the district’s 2016 budget during its... Full story
A new record: May received less than an inch of rain
With less than an inch of rain, May of 2015 is officially the driest on record. Meteorologist Richard Lam, with the National Weather Service (NWS) in... Full story
Hungry Point Trail to become part boardwalk
At least a portion of the Hungry Point Trail extension will be elevated boardwalk, similar to that of Blind River Rapids Trailhead. The Petersburg...
Local couple meets the king of Norway
Locals Al and Sally Dwyer not only got to meet the king of Norway, but invited him to come check...
Psg Library challenges youth to read more this summer
The Summer Reading Challenge and its companion, the Read to Me Challenge, are underway at the...
Pool reopens after two week closure
The Petersburg Aquatic Center is back up and running after an electrical fire knocked out its two...
PMC mammography moving to digital
The Petersburg Medical Center (PMC) is upgrading to a digital mammography unit, meaning better service, but a higher cost for patients. During a...
Two pulled from Sumner Strait after boat capsizes
Two men were rescued south of Petersburg in Sumner Strait last week after the boat they were in capsized. Alaska Wildlife Troopers spokesperson Megan...
One journey ends as another begins PHS graduates 32 in the class of 2015
You're free to make your own choices now; don't be afraid to head out into the open ocean. That was... Full story
Stedman Elementary selects 'key group' in teacher applicant pool
Stedman Elementary School will be welcoming three new teachers into its ranks this fall. Principal...
No water quality issues found after testing of waste spill samples
State Department of Environmental Conservation results are in, and there don’t appear to be any issues with water quality after an accidental spill o...
PHS track and field holding elementary track camp
Little ones will get the chance to see what track and field athletes do firsthand this weekend with the Petersburg High School team holding its...
Farm property tax exemption fails to see the light of day
A short-lived farm property tax exemption proposal died during an assembly meeting Monday afternoon. Assembly member Jeigh Stanton Gregor had been...
PMC taking a closer look at facility needs
The Petersburg Medical Center Board of Directors is taking a closer look at future needs for the community’s hospital. The board approved a f...
PHS grad following his brother on USCG Academy path
Following in his older brother Joe's footsteps, Petersburg High School graduate Ben Zarlengo has acc...
Local wins Petersburg Salmon Derby with 50 pound fish
He was alone on his boat, and it was a bit of a battle. Scott Stafford, of Petersburg, caught his... Full story
PHS students measure LeConte Glacier movement
Despite a mild winter, LeConte Glacier really hasn't receded or advanced much. Six Petersburg High...
Petersburg graduating 32 seniors next week
This year, 32 graduating seniors will be walking across the stage to collect their diplomas. Petersburg High School is holding its graduation...
Marijuana committee takes a closer look at borough-run store
The possibility of a borough-run marijuana store was once again broached during the Local Marijuana Regulation Advisory Committee’s second meeting as... Full story
Record dry weather causing fire concerns
Petersburg has moved from its wettest April on record to what’s looking to be its driest May. Despite rain Wednesday and more precipitation forecasted...
Haugen-Nordic road construction project gets moving
One of Petersburg's biggest construction projects is nearing its end as the other's just beginning.... Full story
School budgeting faces more challenges with budget stalemate
The Petersburg School District’s financial future is still unknown, but it was looking bleak Monday evening. Governor Bill Walker announced Monday aft... Full story
Airport project nearing end
Things should be getting back to normal at the Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport fairly soon. A nearly $3 million rehabilitation project of the...
'Pretty rare' lightning strike knocks out all the lights
Not common for the area, a short-lived thunderstorm caused a minor disturbance in Petersburg on Tues...
Trial set for July in burglary case
Facing a Class B felony charge of burglary, 22-year-old Brittany Martin’s trial is set to begin July 21. Martin, of Juneau, was indicted on the felony...
