Articles from the February 10, 2022 edition
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School board eases COVID-19 mitigation plan
The Petersburg School Board voted unanimously to amend its COVID-19 mitigation plan Tuesday night...
Upcoming Tanner crab fishery sees high abundance estimate
The 2022 commercial Tanner crab fishery is set to open Friday at noon with this season's mature...
"Freedom Convoy" drives through Petersburg
Over 200 cars, trucks, and other vehicles assembled Sunday afternoon to take part in a "Freedom...
Yesterday's News
February 3, 1922 Last Tuesday night the Moose held another of its joint get together card parties in the Club Rooms. Whist was played at nine tables d...
Post office set to receive new parcel pickup boxes
During the Petersburg Borough Assembly's meeting on Monday, Mayor Mark Jensen reported that he and...
To the Editor
Cultural Richness of Petersburg To the Editor: Petersburg’s inaugural Séet Ká Festival happens February 10-16. This is such an exciting thing to s...
Assembly votes against review of police department staffing challenges
The Petersburg Borough Assembly decided not to conduct a Public Safety Advisory Board review of the...
Smoke on the water
A small electrical fire was reported Friday at about 3 p.m. in the South Boat Harbor after smoke...
Police report
February 2 – Officers received a parking complaint, Fram Street. An officer responded to a report of a vehicle driving with inoperable tail lights....
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
Vikings take on northern opponents
The Petersburg High school boys basketball team played three games last weekend, two of which were...
Lady Vikings trade wins with Haines
The Petersburg High School girls basketball team got its first taste of conference competition last weekend, taking on the Glacier Bears in Haines....
Alaska Fish Factor
Frigid February fishing in Alaska features crabbing from the Panhandle to the Bering Sea, followed in March by halibut, black cod and herring....
School News
Gillian Wittstock earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for fall semester 2021. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point...
Artifact Archive
In 1912, Alaska Natives were not U.S. citizens, could not own land or send children to local...
The Viking Swim Club makes waves in Petersburg meet
The Viking Swim Club held its November Rain meet last week, hosting the Glacier Swim Club from Junea...
COVID-19 outbreak hits Mountain View Manor
A COVID-19 outbreak at the Mountain View Manor Assisted Living Facility has resulted in at least 10... Full story