Articles from the February 14, 2019 edition

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 By Brian Varela    News    February 14, 2019

Assembly, public mull over recycling program

The borough assembly held a work session on Feb. 6 where public works director Chris Cotta gave a brief overview of the solid waste and recycling...

 

Catching air

Adam Caster flying on his snowboard at a private rock pit on Sunday....

 
 By Brian Varela    News    February 14, 2019

Ping from missing Guardian Flight detected underwater

Guardian Flight’s search effort for its crew and aircraft that were due in Kake on Jan. 29 has d...

 

Data suggests opioid-related overdose deaths in Alaska down

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Preliminary numbers released by the state indicate the number of opioid-related overdose deaths in Alaska fell between 2017 a...

 

Yesterday's News

February 14, 1919 Hans Running, of Petersburg, is one of the first, if not the first Alaskan to see service on the actual fighting front in France, wh...

 
 By Brian Varela    News    February 14, 2019

PMC demonstrates telehealth capabilities at Community Cafe

Petersburg Medical Center held its second Community Cafe last week where CEO Phil Hofstetter gave a presentation on the hospital’s use of t...

 

Petersburg Live

Sophia Miller dances along with other kids during a semi-impromptu performance called Bongo Bong at...

 

Letters to the Editor

Come eat with us To the Editor: Why don't more of you come and eat with us at Mt. View Manor on...

 

Police report

February 5 — An injured eagle was reported near Libby Straight. Merchandise was stolen from a business on N. Nordic Dr. Authorities responded to a r...

 
 By Brian Varela    News    February 14, 2019

Last year was top 10th warmest

Petersburg experienced its 10th warmest year and fifth warmest summer on record in 2018, according...

 
 By Brian Varela    News    February 14, 2019

2018 was second driest year locally

Last year was the second driest year on record in Petersburg at almost three feet below average, acc...

 

Vikings basketball lose home games to Metlakatla

Petersburg's boys basketball team lost two home games to Metlakatla over the weekend. They are...

 

Lady Vikings split in games against Miss Chiefs

The Petersburg girls varsity basketball team travelled to Metlakatla where they lost their first game of the weekend, but won their second game after...

 

The Norheims: A local love story

There are many ideas, books, quotes, videos and even classes on what makes a good, lasting...

 

AIS buoys not authorized by FCC or USCG

Small electronic beacons that are being widely used by increasing numbers of fishermen could net them big fines. Automatic Identification Systems...

 

Joni Johnson recipient of 2018 Hakala Award

The Tongass National Forest recently announced that Joni Johnson of the Petersburg Ranger District...

 

Obituary: John C. Martin, 93

John grew up in Neenah, Wisconsin and earned a BS in geology at the University of Wisconsin. He... Full story

 

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