Articles from the May 14, 2015 edition
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Click to download the Mayfest schedule 2015
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By Little Norway Festival kicks off
The Vikings and Valkyries of Petersburg will soon be wandering the streets again, participating in the Little Norway Festival’s biggest schedule y... Full story
Ferry Taku sidelined for summer travel AMHS's summer schedule to see little change otherwise despite budget cuts
It’s been a concern since budget talks began: the Alaska Marine Highway System’s summer ferry service will remain as scheduled — with the exception of... Full story
Comprehensive plan meeting addresses challenges
With Petersburg joining the rest of the state in bracing for future budget cuts, the consultants working on the borough’s comprehensive plan said t... Full story
Yesterday's News
May 15, 1915 – Petersburg’s three-day celebration of the one hundred and first anniversary of Norway’s independence commences tonight with a grand...
TAC approves timber transition recommendations for Tongass
After a nine month process, the Tongass Advisory Committee (TAC) has approved its recommendations for a transition to young-growth timber in the...
Walker tops pedometer challenge with over 1 million steps
Taking more than a million steps in six weeks' time, Mary Meucci topped this year's pedometer challe...
Police reports
May 6 A caller reported harassment. Littering on Frederick Point Rd. was reported to police. An officer shut off a vehicle that was reported to be run...
Runners break four school records at Juneau Invitational
Sophomore Izabelle Ith and senior River Quitslund collectively broke four Petersburg High School...
Fish Factor Study looks at health issues common in commercial fishing industry
How much are fishermen affected by long term health problems like hearing loss, lack of sleep and high blood pressure? A pilot study aims to find out...
Education, Medicaid big topics in stalling of budget decisions
Alaska’s legislature has yet to formally reconvene in special session as it was expected to do Tuesday. Instead, hearings are being held and it’s unc...
Rep. Kreiss-Tomkins Office Hours
State representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins will be in Petersburg this weekend. On Friday, May 15, he will be at Java Hus from 11 am – 12 pm and a...
Baseball Vikings win 2 of 3 against Thunder Mountain
Strong hitting and good defense contributed to two wins at home against Thunder Mountain on Friday...
PHS mulling valedictorian requirements and more
Petersburg High School is examining the possibility of altering requirements for valedictorian status, among other potential changes for next year....
Quitslund will take running talents to PLU
Petersburg High School (PHS) senior River Quitslund will be adding his talents to a young team of...
Lt. Governor outlines state stake in British Columbia issues
JUNEAU (AP) — Alaska has clear interests in protecting with extreme vigilance the water quality in rivers that flow into the state that could be a...
PMC board moving forward with capital projects
The Petersburg Medical Center (PMC) will be making a few upgrades once it’s figured out where exactly to take the money from. PMC’s Board of Dir...
