Articles from the May 28, 2015 edition
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PHS boys earn first-ever regional title
The boys Track and Field team emerged as the Region V champs at last week's regional meet in... Full story
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
Petersburg Community Foundation awards $11,000 to local nonprofits
The Petersburg Community Foundation (PCF) awarded six grants totaling $11,000 to area nonprofits in...
Police reports
May 20 An individual reported a suspicious campsite. Petersburg Indian Association staff requested that a vehicle be moved for road maintenance. A...
Courts
May 19 Jase Payne appeared before Superior Court Judge William Carey for a Change of Plea hearing. The defendant pled guilty to an amended charge of...
House paint art show
Artist Ashley Lohr in front of one of her pieces on display at the Clausen Museum during Friday's...
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...
Injury shakes up Vikings; PHS falls to Kings in three games
The Vikings baseballers struggled to match the Ketchikan Kings intensity in a three-game matchup last week. A Friday night injury to starting pitcher...
Students of the month and year
Nominated by students, and selected by a committee made up of students, this year's Elks Students...
Fish Factor
Alaskans will have to wait until fall to learn if salmon habitat prevails over a coal mine proposed at Upper Cook Inlet. A decision due earlier this...
From supplements to textiles, creative uses for seafood byproduct on the rise
Public and private groups are looking at new ways to enhance the value of Alaska's seafood...
Aulbach to swim for Division I, University of Louisville
Petersburg High School senior Abel Aulbach will trade in his Viking blue for the University of...
$32,000 cut will mean decreased programming for KFSK
Local public radio station KFSK is preparing for a $32,000 cut to their budget in the coming fiscal year, starting July 1. “The legislature h...