Articles from the February 24, 2022 edition
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5% increase to harbor rates approved in first reading
During Tuesday's meeting, the Petersburg Borough Assembly voted unanimously, 7-0, in support of...
Governor proposes new program to replace cruise ship pollution monitors
Almost three years after pulling pollution monitors - called Ocean Rangers - from large cruise...
Yesterday's News
February 24, 1922 Big Firemens’ Mask Ball Huge Success. One of the largest and most successful masquerades ever held in Petersburg was given on Wednes...
Citizen scientist looks to Lynn Canal for potential squid fishery
Haines-Lynn Canal fishermen might have an opportunity to diversify if a Juneau-based fishing charter...
Guest Editorial: Dunleavy's state-paid PR man does double duty as campaign PR man, an obvious misuse of state resources
Since he officially began his reelection campaign last August, Gov. Mike Dunleavy has spent nothing on personnel for his campaign. He’s paid for f...
Alaska Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Estate of Molly Parks v. Petersburg Borough, et al.
The Estate of Molly Parks v. Petersburg Borough, et al. went before the Alaska Supreme Court for...
Police report
February 16 – Chase Martin, 27, and Gerriann Collins, 28, were charged with theft in the third degree. Officers conducted a welfare check on a c...
A snapshot of Petersburg child care providers
The state of child care availability in Petersburg remains a central concern for the community....
Kreiss-Tomkins breaks leg in paragliding accident
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Petersburg's Representative in the State House has broken his leg after crashing a paraglider in Anchorage last weekend. Rep. J...
Mountain View Manor down to one active COVID-19 case
The Mountain View Manor Assisted Living Facility is reporting one active case of COVID-19 as of Wednesday according to Mountain View Manor...
State will provide financial aid for homeowners hurt by pandemic
Alaska's state housing agency has distributed more than $243 million in financial aid the past year...
Federal grants will help Southeast mariculture efforts
A state and federally designated economic development organization for Southeast Alaska has...
Documentary of Metlakatla's 2018 state basketball championship season coming to Petersburg next week
An award-winning film chronicling the Metlakatla boys basketball team's run to the 2018 state...
Lady Vikings win one and lose one in Wrangell
The Petersburg High School girls basketball team traveled south to Wrangell last weekend to take on...
Vikings fall to Wolves in non-conference matchups
After a short boat ride over to Wrangell last weekend, the Vikings took to the court twice against...
New king salmon sport fishing regulations for Petersburg and Wrangell
The 2022 sport fishing regulations for king salmon in Southeast Alaska and the modifications for...
Artifact Archive: History that is evolving now
Our patrons often expect us to focus mainly on the past, but what about history that is evolving...
Obituary: Roy Otness July 29, 1928 - February 14, 2022
Lifelong Petersburg resident, fisherman, educator, and line cook, Roy Otness passed away at age 93... Full story
Viking Swim Club dominates the waters in Fairbanks
The Viking Swim Club traveled to Fairbanks last weekend for the Age Group Championships which saw...
