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EMS in need of more community volunteers
Tom Laurent's EMS career began in the mid-70s when he was 16 and joined the Juneau Ski Patrol. He...
Long time radio newsman becomes borough meter reader
For over two decades Joe Viechnicki's voice on the local radio station has been an ever-present...
ATVs on city streets: so far, so good
At the beginning of the year when the governor allowed rural communities like Petersburg the opportu...
Quitslund's eye-catching benches are catching on
The popular custom benches began years ago, when Karen Hofstad and Sue Paulson approached Josef...
Home Edition: Family builds together following grandparents' gift
From all indications thus far, Gordon the dog loves the house his owner, Colette Peters, recently...
Home Edition: Raising a young family while floating
If you're down on Dock St. and happen to notice a float house moored on the left, before the United...
Spring black bear popular with nonresidents
Hunting guide Logan Canton has been working all over the state since 2008, including conducting...
USCG introduces public to cutter Pike
Towards the end of last month, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) held a community tour aboard the cutter...
Pride art show in Petersburg
The deadline to drop off submissions for this year's Pride art show came and went with the beginning... Full story
Chelan closes after 44 years of selling fresh produce
It all began after Dave Kensinger's buddy started an organic apple orchard in Eastern Washington... Full story
Wittstock retires from school district
School got out last week, but Bridget Wittstock still had one week to go until she ended her final...
Decades of Viking shenanigans
Forty-five years ago, Kathi Hammer was helping Carol Hall at a concession booth downtown, during... Full story
One survivor's story: How art can help others
As part of the Working Against Violence for Everyone (WAVE) anniversary celebration at the end of...
Thompson steps back and two new women captains step up
When Kate Thompson was small, her father Harold made a perch in the wheelhouse of the St. Lazaria, s... Full story
Lighthouse keeper couple returns to Five Finger
A husband and wife have come back to spend their summer taking care of the Five Finger Lighthouse....
Walking the Circle of Life with Cindy Rodgers
A couple days leading up to the event, Cindy Rodgers began saying, with a hint of concern, "It...
WAVE turns 40 this month
Forty years ago, Marlene Cushing was working as the community public health nurse when she attended...
After the last game of a high school career
As a junior, Ines Larson helped the Lady Viking's basketball team reach the state tournament. Going... Full story
Ukrainians working in Petersburg share their experiences
When Russia invaded Ukraine last month, it didn't shock Serhii Dudnichenko, a proud Ukrainian.... Full story
Celebrating St. Patty's without alcohol
St. Patty's Day used to be the perfect excuse for Nicole McMurren to get "bombed," almost as if her...
Paying for childcare
There were multiple accounts with outstanding balances when Sharlay Mamoe took over as director of... Full story
A snapshot of Petersburg child care providers
The state of child care availability in Petersburg remains a central concern for the community....
Grant funded program helps keep elders CAPABLE of aging in place
A local doctor initially spoke to Paul Bowen about a new program aimed at allowing older community... Full story
A hard-earned record setting caribou hunt
Claira Sallenbach had talked with friends about making her first hunting trip to caribou country thi... Full story
Séet Ká Festival debuts in Petersburg
Attendees to the upcoming Séet Ká Festival in town should leave with a wealth of knowledge b...
