Articles from the June 16, 2022 edition
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Palin, Begich, Gross and Peltola will advance in special U.S. House election
The four finalists for Alaska's special U.S. House election have been decided. Based on results... Full story
Yesterday's News
June 16, 1922 Big Joint Picnic is Great Success. Although the weather outlook appeared rather questionable Sunday morning, it did not stop a large...
Parks and Rec reopens for summer, leisure pool remains closed
Parks and Recreation reopened on Monday following three weeks of cleaning and repairs to the...
Assembly and Hospital Board discuss potential sites for new building
The Petersburg Borough Assembly and Petersburg Medical Center Hospital Board met in the assembly... Full story
To the Editor
Thank you! To the Editor: Thanks to all that made our rockfish taco fundraiser a success on Monday. Especially Captain Steve for leading the charge....
Guest Editorial
The weekend headline in Anchorage said an Alaska North Slope natural gas pipeline project “could be closer than ever, Alaska politicians say.” The...
Police report
June 8 — An officer responded to a report of suspicious activity on Odin St. The individuals were gone upon arrival. A welfare check was conducted a...
Borough restarting hiring process for Fire/EMS director
The Petersburg Borough will be restarting its process to hire a new Fire/EMS director according to Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht. Two candidates...
Chelan closes after 44 years of selling fresh produce
It all began after Dave Kensinger's buddy started an organic apple orchard in Eastern Washington... Full story
Devil's Thumb Shooters hit the mark at state competition
The Devil's Thumb Shooters competed in the 18th Annual AlaskaYESS State Championship in Chugiak last...
Fishery managers call for deeper look at salmon bycatch, but decline to tighten rules
Western Alaska villagers have endured the worst chum salmon runs on record, several years of anemic Chinook salmon runs in the Yukon and Kuskokwim... Full story
Stork report
Henry James Rathmann was born on May 19th, 2022 7:44 pm at Mercy Birthing Center in St. Louis,...
Artifact Archive
This flag flew over the Experimental Fur Farm, established out Mitkof Highway in the late 1930's by...
School Board approves conservative budget
The Petersburg School Board adopted its FY23 School Operating Budget at the final meeting of the school year Tuesday evening in a 4-0 vote with...