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PIA proud of transportation work, presented recap to assembly
Petersburg Indian Association recapped nearly a decade of work on roads and trails across Mitkof Island at the Nov. 3 assembly meeting, with...
Vikings boys Region V swim champions
The Petersburg Vikings swim because they're too fast for sports that require clothes, the banners at... Full story
Sunday hikers lost on way to Raven's Roost, returned with S&R
Four local hikers on their way to Raven’s Roost cabin on Sunday got much more than they bargained for, returning by helicopter after an u...
Series of Canadian mines pose threat to Alaskan waters, group asserts
Alaskan opponents of a series of proposed Canadian mines paid a visit to Petersburg on Oct. 29,...
Older and wiser: Viking momentum checked by tough northern competition
The Viking wrestlers went north with the expectation of competition, some familiar and some new, and were not disappointed on any count. New faces,...
Long road ahead of volunteers to bring in spring Chautauqua
Summer is a long way off as Petersburg heads into winter, but it’s still on the minds of a number of volunteers looking to bring New Old Time C...
Crane dock open but capacity diminished
Petersburg’s improved crane dock is open again for business, but the improved facility will be running at diminished crane capacity through the w...
Cattle Egret sightings bring small tourism boost to town
Rarely seen avian visitors drew at least four visitors to Petersburg last week, as birders from...
Out-of-towners on the lawn
A pair of Cattle Egrets, or "fathers of all ticks" as they are known in their native home, were...
PMC looks to fill board, discusses roles
Petersburg Medical Center's board of directors will be looking to fill some holes in its ranks left...
PMC begins paying of EHR debts
The hospital’s debts took a dive after a large payment went out to pay off the cost for i...
Younger Vikings volleyball team tastes victory
While the Vikings Varsity volleyball team is away, the JV girls went to play in Sitka — and they played hard, winning the majority of their matches w...
Vikings get the pin again as wrestlers continue improvements
The wrestling Vikings are continuing to bring in wins, mixing up their rosters and rankings over the...
Elementary remodel wraps up, energy savings starting to roll in
It has been a warm start to winter inside Petersburg Elementary schools, and the comfort and cost-sa... Full story
Elks hoop shoot
Elks Member Matt Pawuk passed out awards to young competitors at the hoop shoot, starting with...
Breakfast for bruins: ADFG on trail of garbage can raider
Alaska Department of Fish and Game workers are on the trail of a persistent raider of trash cans in the Severson subdivision. For a few weeks now,...
Rotary still seeking student applications for exchange
Petersburg youths wishing to spend a year overseas should begin looking to filling out an applicatio...
Callers experience hiccups in Medicaid conference
Phone lines to listen in at the Medicaid Reform Advisory Group’s final public input session were overwhelmed on Wednesday, as about 88 callers from a...
PMC staying current on infectious disease policies
Petersburg Medical Center Board members were apprised of the hospital's ongoing measures to stay current and protected against Ebola and other...
Petersburg wraps smoke-free Fire Prevention Month
October was Fire Prevention Month for Alaska, following a decree from Gov. Sean Parnell, and Petersb...
Local feline diagnosed with incurable, contagious disease
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus has cropped up again in Petersburg, diagnosed in a feral cat trapped on the south end of Haugen Drive in the South... Full story
Kitchen issues continue to plague Petersburg schools
Petersburg schools' aging kitchen continues to cook up new headaches for administrators as they...
Weary Viking swimmers continue to maintain lead, readying for regional
Swimming Viking boys continue to carve themselves a place ahead of their competitors, though that margin remains slim as competitors kick hard to...
Local House candidates pass unopposed primaries, prepare for general election
Both candidates to represent Petersburg and other communities in House District 35, Democrat...
Alaska Sea Grant discusses retaining youth, growing maritime industries
Little Norway continues to be a welcoming haven for visitors, recently hosting the Alaska Sea Grant conference over Thursday and Friday, where...
