Articles from the June 1, 2023 edition
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Judge rejects request to keep troll fishery open for kings;
The summer commercial troll season for coho and chum salmon will open by regulation on July 1, but no Chinook retention will be allowed, the...
Cumps claims 2 state titles for the Vikings
In his last leaps of the season, Rik Cumps soared high above the Palmer High School track and...
Yesterday's News News from 25-50-75-100 years ago
June 1, 1923 – The Petersburg telephone system was cut in on Friday morning and is now working with twenty subscribers already connected up and...
Proposed ordinance would limit live-aboards and ban residential rentals in municipal harbors
The Petersburg Borough Assembly will hold the third and final readings of two ordinances that could...
PMC to offer free youth mental health first aid certifications
The Petersburg Medical Center is planning to hold free youth mental health first aid classes,...
Permanent Fund account under pressure from investment losses and inflation
For 41 years, Alaskans’ bank accounts have been refilled with dividends – usually more than $1,000 – from the $76.6 billion Alaska Permanent... Full story
Correction:
Last week’s article “Petersburg Community Foundation awards $28,000 to local organizations” incorrectly stated that PMC’s grant funding would...
Police report
May 24 – An officer provided a courtesy transport to an individual on Mitkof Highway needing assistance getting to the hospital. Petersburg Police D... Full story
RAC funding at risk if South Tongass membership numbers are not met
The U.S. Forest Service is still seeking volunteers to fill out seats on the South Tongass Secure...
Vikings secure spot in state baseball tournament
Petersburg baseball's hope of a return to the DII State Championship game lives on. The Alaska...
Obituary: Troy E. Anderson, 77
Troy E. Anderson, 77, of Petersburg Alaska, passed away on May 23, 2023. Troy retired in 2003 after... Full story
Gym & pool closes for summer maintenance
Petersburg Parks & Recreation closed the doors to the community center Monday to begin their...