Articles from the May 19, 2022 edition
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Decades of Viking shenanigans
Forty-five years ago, Kathi Hammer was helping Carol Hall at a concession booth downtown, during... Full story
Legislature approves budget with $3,200 payout per Alaskan
Three minutes before 11 p.m. on the last day of its regular session, the Alaska Legislature... Full story
Yesterday's News from 25-50-75-100 years ago
May 19, 1922 Never before did as many visitors come to Alaska as are scheduled to make the trip this year. The steamship companies report heavy...
Assembly approves budget in second reading
The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted 5-2 in favor of the FY23 budget in its second reading Monday...
To the Editor
PIA’s letter of support To the Editor: It is our understanding that the Petersburg Borough is working with the State of Alaska to obtain the dock, f...
Guest Editorial
The amount of this year’s Alaska Permanent Fund dividend was still uncertain as of our publishing deadline, but it is certain that the payments w...
Police report
May 11 – A citizen reported a theft on Float C in the South Harbor. Officers responded to a report of suspicious behavior on Odin Street. An officer i...
New principal visits Petersburg last week
Ambler Moss, the Petersburg School District's new secondary school principal, and his wife Thandar...
Bystanders jump into action to put out boat fire
The Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire in Middle Harbor on Monday after smoke... Full story
Homer artist visiting Petersburg gives insights into the natural world
Homer artist Kim McNett taught children and adults in Petersburg how to create a "nature journal"...
USCG to conduct waterborne missions in Petersburg this summer
From June through August, personnel from the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Teams and Coast Guard Sector Juneau will be in Petersburg...
Assembly makes child care task force appointments
The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted unanimously to appoint 11 people to the Early Childhood Education Task Force during Monday’s meeting. The t...
Search ends for woman who fell from cruise ship in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the search for a 40-year-old woman who fell overboard off a cruise ship in Alaska’s Ins...
Foursquare Club
The Stedman Elementary foursquare club ended on May 3 with a large tournament, music, and excited...
Columbia's return nowhere on the horizon
The largest of the state ferries, the 499-passenger Columbia, was still listed as inactive on the Transportation Department website as of Monday,...
Wolves sweep Vikings in Sitka
The Petersburg High School baseball team is looking to bounce back in their final home series this...
New triathlon club starts training
A new triathlon club sponsored by Parks and Recreation is welcoming interested community members of any skill level to train for upcoming races....
Senator wants Alaska to set up its own flood insurance program
Alaska property owners have paid more than four times as much in premiums than they received back in claims under the National Flood Insurance...
Obituary: Raymond Dugaqua, Lingít Elder, 1939-2022
Ray Dugaqua was born January 8, 1939, in Kake, Alaska. Ray always chuckled when he explained that... Full story
Teen broadcasts love of learning to ensure survival of Lingít language, culture
WRANGELL - It's not uncommon for high school students to learn a second language. It's a bit rarer...
School News
Julia Niemi received distinction at Washington State University for Spring 2022 with placement on the President’s Honor Roll. Rebecca Lee has been n...
