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Wrestlers walled out at state meet, Vikings back to the mats for next year
Viking wrestlers didn’t manage to seize the crown during this year’s competition at the state wrestling championship, pulling up third as the closest...
Wrestlers win 3A Region tournament, four heading to state meet
The Vikings more than held their own against a fuller regional pool than usual, coming out on top... Full story
New board members fill PMCs ranks, officers elected
With the addition of Marlene Cushing and Kris Thynes, the Petersburg Medical Center (PMC) now has a full board of seven, as well as new officers for...
All-Stars split with Wrangell in final game of youth season
The Parks and Rec All-Stars were fast and fiery for their final matches of the season, running...
Float sections arrive, scheduled completion nears for harbor project
The first pieces of the floats have arrived for the Drive Down Dock project, though complete installation is still to come as the modular sections...
Small changes made to annual pickling contest at Sons
Some contestants might be in a bit of a pickle as last minute changes are announced to the annual Pickled Herring Contest, to be held this coming...
Brewfest finds a better fit with schedule, coordination
The ninth annual Devil's Thumb Brewfest and Chili Cookoff was a huge success under different...
Hockey club angling for new recruits ahead of tournament
The Wild Kings of Petersburg aren't strapping on their ice skates just yet, but the season is just...
Winter lights for the darkest nights: Event to aid PMHS emergency housing, transportation
Parks and Recreation Director Donn Hayes believes Petersburg should be at its brightest as the year spins towards its darkest day, looking to launch...
Schools testing merits of reduced lighting policy
Petersburg schools will be testing out the idea that less is more when it comes to lighting — and not simply saving a bit on the budget, though t...
Petersburg man elected to lead Coast Guard Auxiliary
A Petersburg resident will be stepping up to statewide duties, following an October election where... Full story
School boiler tops DOE funding list
School board members got a brief breath of hope after the Alaska Department of Education reported that Petersburg was No. 1 on its list, as well as No... Full story
Sea lions mostly discouraged from floats, construction projects
Harbors continue to be relatively free of Steller sea lions as harbor and DOT staff adapt to work within legal conservation lines to discourage the...
School board approves contracts for mental health, technology services
Petersburg school board members accepted the renewal of several contracted services, with four invoices totaling $95,698.75. Most of the contracts...
Last change orders on school rebuild reported
The final details on the remodel of the Stedman Elementary School have officially been scratched off the contractor’s and administrator’s che...
Business seeks property swap with borough for tidelands parcels
Petro Marine Services is proposing to trade property they purchased from the former Union Oil... Full story
Students prepare for NOSB academic competition
Petersburg students came out on top in a practice bout for the seasonal academic Tsunami Bowl, as...
Viking wrestlers take fourth in Bill Weiss bouts, readying for regions
Throughout history, sages and generals have proclaimed that the greatest teacher a man may have is...
Extracurricular work, not just scores, is major local scholarship criteria
There’s a wealth of options when it comes to scholarships for Petersburg students, provided they get up early enough in their academic careers to m...
Lady Vikings take third in regions, Emma Chase goes all-conference
The Lady Vikings rallied against great odds in their final regional battle, pushing Sitka to the...
PSD gets clean audit, warning signs for next year
Petersburg schools had, overall, a clean audit on a good fiscal year, which ended June 30. The school was able to set aside a healthy amount, budgetin...
Aulbach breaks state swim record; Vikings boys place fourth overall
Abe Aulbach went out in style, smashing a state record for the 100-yard freestyle race set in 1998,... Full story
Operation Christmas Child wraps, winging gifts across the world
As Christmas draws ever closer, people are shopping for friends, families and strangers as another season of Operation Christmas Child closes, set to... Full story
Volleyball in extra match against Wrangell, preparing for 2A change
Viking volleyball got a taste of the years to come on Nov. 4, when they had a friendly match with past and future rivals in Wrangell. The teams...
Wrestlers under the weather, sharpening skills in downtime
Viking wrestlers went for broke again in Sitka, going first or nothing when it came to the championship rounds of the unconventional double...