$1,312 Permanent Fund Dividend arrives Oct. 5
This year's Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend will be $1,312. The Alaska Department of Revenue... Full story
Atmospheric river delivers record rainfall on Sept. 21
If you thought it seemed awfully rainy last Thursday, you'd be right. An atmospheric river...
Petersburg School District receives second threat in under two weeks
The Petersburg Police Department notified the Petersburg School District of a threat made by a high school student directed at the secondary school....
School Board Candidate
Katie Holmlund I have my bachelor's degree in elementary education, and I love being immersed in...
Planning Commission Candidates
Marietta Davis I originally moved to Alaska with my parents and have lived the majority of my life...
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Candidates
Ambre Burrell My name is Ambre Burrell, I have made Petersburg my home for the past 17 years. My...
Harbor Advisory Board Candidates
Bob Martin As a fisherman and recreational boater, I use most harbor services and pay moorage for...
PIA purchases parcel for $45,000 with Borough Assembly's approval
The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approved the sale of a borough-owned lot at the corner of Haugen Drive and North 12th Street to the...
Public forums conducted for assembly and hospital board candidates
Candidates for the hotly contested seats on Petersburg Borough Assembly came together last Thursday for a live candidate forum where they responded...
APEI review presented to Borough Assembly
Three Alaska Public Entity Insurance (APEI) staff members from Juneau presented the findings and recommendations from their recent review of safety...
Starting out on top: PHS Volleyball win Ketchikan tournament
Petersburg High School's volleyball team is having an exciting start to the season in 2023 with a...
PHS cross country builds momentum in Ketchikan
Petersburg High School's cross country team finished their regular season off with a bang last...
To the Editor
Negative stereotype To the Editor: In the spirit of free enterprise, Sig and Ambre Burrell are trying to address the demand for affordable housing...
Yesterday's News News from 25-50-75-100 years ago
September 28, 1923 – Testifying in her action for divorce in Judge Hall’s court, Mrs. Otto Burkhardt branded her husband, Frederick Otto...
Petersburg woman, 35, breaks back after fall from Anchorage apartment
Angele McDonald Jones suffered a devastating fall on Saturday at her apartment in Anchorage when...
PMC patient navigator Brandy Boggs moves to telehealth
After 23 years, Brandy Boggs moved away from Petersburg. Although she may no longer be here in...
Obituary: Carl Reidar Anderson,74
Carl Reidar Anderson was born August 16, 1948, in Oakland, California, to Bert and Helen Anderson.... Full story
Police report
September 20 – An individual on 4.5 Street spoke with the Petersburg Police Department (PPD) dispatch. PPD received a report of a dangerous driver...