Articles from the February 14, 2019 edition
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Last year was top 10th warmest
Petersburg experienced its 10th warmest year and fifth warmest summer on record in 2018, according...
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