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The Petersburg Borough Assembly passed Ordinance 2013-8 adopting the budget setting the millage rate for the fiscal year 2013-14 in its second reading during its regular meeting Monday evening with a few changes. In the first reading of this ordinanc... Full story

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May 31, 1913 – About one year ago, the residents of Scow Bay petitioned the department for the establishment of a school for their children with the result that a building was erected and in time, the school was started with Miss George of Juneau...

Elks Students of the Month were named Monday evening. (back from left) Kris Thorsteinson, Fran Abbott, Nels Evens, Tyler Lantiegne, Skipper Erickson, Dan Loucks, P.K. Bunyi, Kyle Hagerman and Adanna...

Six local organizations received a total of $9,000 in grants from the Petersburg Community Foundation, bringing the total community grant amount to $33,000 over the past five years. “The Petersburg Community Foundation is proud to partner with...

James and Gayle Eastwood of Petersburg Alaska are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Roberta Eastwood, to Martin Harrington, son of Andrew Harrington and Robyne of Fairbanks Alaska....

Petersburg Marine Mammal Center Board Members Don Holmes, left, and Scott Roberge, right, stand by the newly-installed interpretive sign. It is placed in the mini-park at the south end of the Rasmus...

Petersburg High School senior, Krissa Davis, competed in the State Science Symposium in Fairbanks for her project entitled “Testing Organic Labeling Laws by the Presence of GMO's in Corn,” and too...

In celebration of Law Day, May 1, the Alaska Supreme Court sponsored the Justice For All Contest. Petersburg Elementary student, Maia Cowan won first place in the kindergarten to fourth grade...

The 32nd Annual Petersburg Chamber of Commerce King Salmon Derby gets underway this Friday morning at 7 a.m. The derby continues through the Memorial Day Weekend and ends Monday at 5 p.m. Two tagged...

Southeast Alaska Power Agency CEO, Trey Acteson, provided a presentation during the Assembly meeting on Monday night outlining the services and mission of the SEAPA organization. Acteson stated that...

Despite the rain and cold, the 55th Little Norway Festival was well attended and quite a success. There was a break in the rain for the Annual Festival Parade. The Style Show and Luncheon, the Mitkof Mummers Musical Melodrama, “Way Out West in a...

The 55th Little Norway Festival begins today and Petersburg is ready to celebrate. This festival celebrates Syttende Mai or May 17, the signing of Norway's Constitution in 1814. Over the more than 50... Full story

Members of the One People Canoe Society lost several of their canoe paddles, along with other equipment, as they made their way to Wrangell to participate in the rededication of Chief Shakes House.... Full story

The Petersburg Chamber of Commerce King Salmon Derby needs fishers to help catch the tagged fish for this year’s derby. The person catching each of the two fish to be tagged will win a Chamber of Commerce gift certificate for $50 for use at Petro...

May 17, 1913 – Mr. Earnest Kirberger, general manager of the Kake Packing Company of Kake, dropt in this week on a little business affair, and incidently, to show to some of his many friends and gas boat admirers what he considers the best cannery...

Wednesday May 15th 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm $ The Little Norway Festival Paddle Battle - Sons of Norway Hall. Join in this ping pong battle for the coveted Purple Paddle. Single Elimination Bracket Play. Youth ages 12-20 will play from 4 pm - 6 pm and... Full story

Petersburg High School student, Diane Murph has been chosen as one of 90 female students from across the nation to attend Johnson Space Center camp this summer as a Women in STEM high school...

Middle School girl scout cadettes sewed quilted fish for a “Hands On” children’s exhibit for the Clausen Museum. Their effort will be on display in a diorama creek setting in a cabinet at the...

The High School Commons was host to a solo exhibition of PHS senior Spai Saensuk’s extensive body of artwork on Tuesday evening. Among Saensuk’s recent acomplishments in the arts are special...

Cynthia Marie Drennan and René Frido de Bos were married on April 28, 2013 in Mill Valley, Calif., with the Rev. Jacqueline Eigen officiating. Both the bride and bridegroom reside in Corte Madera,...