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The 2025 moose season closed with record-breaking numbers for Game Management Unit 3, as hunters checked in 145 moose - exceeding the previous record of 141 set in 2023, according to Petersburg's office of Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The season started relatively slow, due largely to wind storms during the first two weeks. Hunters extended their hunts, slogged through miles of muskeg, and a record number were eventually rewarded for their patience, with at least one bull so...
If the federal government shutdown continues, more than 66,000 Alaskans will lose federal food aid within weeks, the state of Alaska is warning. On Monday, the Division of Public Assistance within the Alaska Department of Health said that the federal government “has directed states to stop the issuance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the month of November due to insufficient federal funds. This means that Alaskans may not receive SNAP benefits for November, even if they are authorized to receive them.” The div... Full story
The Petersburg Borough Assembly has reversed its previous decision about an application to buy borough-owned land. Dave Ohmer is a local developer who wants to purchase two lots on Haugen Drive to build housing rentals. When the borough assembly initially considered his application in July, Ohmer stressed the need for more housing in town. "It's endless, the people that need homes in Petersburg," Ohmer told the assembly on July 21. "For a young family, it's virtually impossible to get into a... Full story
The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approved the appointment of Michelle Lopez to lead both the elderly housing and assisted living operations at Mountain View Manor, consolidating two director positions that had been separate for the past three years. Lopez, who has served as the Elderly Housing Director, will assume the combined role of Assisted Living and Elderly Housing Director at an annual salary of $100,000. The assembly voted 6-0 to approve the hire at its Oct. 21 meeting. "I'm...
At the start of Monday's Petersburg Borough Assembly meeting newly elected assembly members Bob Martin and Jeff Meucci were sworn into office by Borough Clerk Becky Regula. The swearing-in was followed moments later by newly elected Petersburg Mayor Bob Lynn offering remarks of appreciation and gratitude and presenting a commemorative gavel to outgoing, long-serving Petersburg Mayor Mark Jensen....
Another view from my window To the Editor: On October 19, 2025, I watched carpenters work their hearts out placing the last few pieces of plywood and the entire waterproof barrier on the roof of the new Catholic Church. It’s steep. It’s raining. It’s slippery. The barrier rolls are heavy. It’s dangerous! Heavy rain was expected the next day! What happened? The team finished. They beat the heavy rain. Impressive work by Jessy West’s crew! Three cheers! Marj Oines...
Expressing our beliefs in a peaceful manner To the Editor: I participated in the No Kings Rally on Saturday, October 18th. There were over 140 participants peacefully assembled. The First Amendment guarantees our right to do so. I am a realist and understand not everyone agrees with me. I do have an expectation for our community members to refrain from using aggression to challenge anyone’s constitutional right. We can agree to disagree, however verbal attacks and aggressive behavior will not get us anywhere. Bottom line, we need to feel s...
Why we rallied To the Editor: As one of the organizers of the “No Kings” rally in Petersburg, I want to share some of the reasons why your friends and neighbors took time out of their lives to gather as part of the largest single day of peaceful protest in American history. When I spoke at the rally, I told the story of one of the more than 15 people known to have died in ICE detention. Do you know someone who’s had a DUI? Do they deserve to die? Ismael Ayala-Uribe, who was 4 when he came to the United States and 39 when he died, was in a cel...
Helping out neighbors to the north To the Editor: If anyone is interested in financially helping our neighbors and friends who were victims of Typhoon Halong in Western Alaska, here’s some information. The Alaska Community Foundation has a relief fund set up named: WESTERN ALASKA DISASTER 2025 RELIEF FUND. Also you can see and hear great audio and visual coverage at KYUK Bethel Public Radio. Once again the Alaska public radio network keeps us informed of happenings throughout our state. Thank you to all who gave and continue to give to KFSK P...
5G cell tower construction To the Editor: A week ago I awoke to the shocking news that Tlingit and Haida corporation is placing what will be a 5G cell tower 200 feet from my house on the Flower Farm property on Rory Road here in Petersburg, Alaska. I learned about radiation long ago, and am still in a state of fight or flight. Tlingit and Haida have a $50 million contract to put up 5G cell towers wherever they can buy a place to put one or get permission to erect one. I called Chris Cropley, Tlingit and Haida’s man in charge of placing $50 m...
Around 140 demonstrators gathered for one hour on Saturday, Oct. 18 in front of the Federal Building in Petersburg. The rally was one of at least 25 similar demonstrations in Alaska and thousands of simultaneous events nationwide which brought together millions of Americans in condemnation of President Donald Trump's deployment of U.S. military forces into American cities and the ICE racial profiling raids which have swept up hundreds of U.S. citizens....
October 15 – Property found on Fram Street was turned in to the Petersburg Police Department (PPD). Christopher Hoover was issued a citation for limitations on backing following a motor vehicle incident on North 1st Street. An officer spoke with an individual concerning a civil issue. Property found on Fram Street was turned in to the PPD. An officer provided lockout assistance on Birch Street. October 16 – There is an on-going investigation into a report of suspicious behavior on Excel Street. Papers were served. An individual completed the...
In 1927, a 14-year-old girl named Alice Norberg left the fox farm in West Petersburg where she was raised and boarded a steamer to Seattle then a Greyhound bus to Hollywood to pursue a showbiz career. She eventually appeared in 32 movies during the 1930s and 40s. This Friday, the Clausen Memorial Museum is screening one of her films, "The Invisible Ghost" (1941), starring Bela Lugosi, in an evening designed to bring Alice's story back to Petersburg's collective memory. "People kind of forgot...
Determined to see where they stack up compared to the rest of the conference, the Petersburg High School Varsity Volleyball team continued their momentum with a strong performance in the North Seeding Tournament. The team went 5-2, only losing to the Wrangell Wolves and Craig Panthers, both in three sets (1-2). "Really happy with the way the girls played. They played together on the court. Every game was a battle and the ones that we lost were great learning moments to improve on for the next...
The Viking Swim Club had their first meet of this season on Oct. 9-11 in Sitka. It was also head coach Derek Gibb's first meet as head coach which can be very stressful. "It's 17 kids, so there were quite a few kids to pay attention to. That's probably the hardest part – is giving everyone equal feedback, so that's something I have to work on," Gibb said. Gibb stated how roughly 80% of the team swam new personal bests. "I was really impressed with the 11-12 girls and boys. Jaycee Coil, Addie F...
Petersburg’s nonprofit Viking Swim Club will hold its annual fundraiser auction this Saturday at the Sons of Norway Hall, with proceeds helping to keep swimming affordable for local families. “This is the main vehicle to fund the Viking Swim Club,” said Marlena Newman, the club’s fundraising chair. “If we don’t have our fundraisers, then, of course, the dues go up for families.” Newman and a team of volunteers have spent the past three months organizing the event, which includes a dinner, silent and live auctions, and a raffle. It’s one of two...
Grappling with the unknown, the Petersburg High School Wrestling team embarked on the beginning of their season's journey this past weekend in Metlakatla. While head coach James Valentine wasn't present, assistant coach Tyler Thain stepped up to fill the void in the first meet of the season. "Mostly, this first meet was about figuring out what kind of wrestlers you want to be. We do things in practice and in a real life match, it's hard to translate those things," Thain said. "So you try to get...
The Petersburg High School Swim and Dive team ended the regular season strong in Juneau this past weekend. The team looks poised to make a splash in the postseason once again. "We're doing good," head coach Andy Carlise said. "For a couple of the swims, it really boosted their confidence. "Lexie [Tow] had a really good meet and Brooklyn had a really good meet. "They've been a little bit off on their times up until this meet. This weekend, they got season best times on everything." Senior...
Betty Lee Rogers was born on May 15, 1940, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Claude and Caroline Hinds. She attended a country school near their farm in Worth County, Iowa, through the eighth grade and graduated from Northwood High School in 1958. After earning a bachelor's degree in home economics from Iowa State University in 1961, she then began work as a county home economist. On April 20,1963, Betty married her high school sweetheart, Harry Rogers. They lived in Spirit Lake, Iowa, before moving... Full story
David Janzen was born in Abbotsford, British Columbia. He spent his early years in Canada before moving to Spencer, Massachusetts, where he joined the United States Air Force. After his service, he pursued a career in carpentry, a trade that reflected both his skill and independence. Eventually, David settled in Petersburg, Alaska, where he lived out the remainder of his life. David was known for his love of conversation. He always had something to say and often insisted on having the last... Full story
Homer H. Sarber passed peacefully, with family by his side, at his daughter's home in Anchorage, Alaska on October 5, 2025. Homer was born in Petersburg, Alaska on April 11, 1939. Homer grew up in Petersburg creating memories he cherished and lifelong friendships. His High School days were distinguished by his time playing basketball with the Vikings. After High School he attended Junior College in Washington State prior to marrying his lifelong love, Myra A. Wondzell in 1962. Shortly after... Full story
For the organization that oversees commercial fisheries in federal waters off Alaska, the most significant impact of the federal government shutdown might materialize in December. That is when the North Pacific Fishery Management Council is scheduled to issue harvest limits for Alaska pollock – the nation’s top-volume commercial harvested species – and other types of groundfish harvested in the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska, such as Pacific cod and sablefish. The Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska pollock harvests start in January. To set the ground... Full story
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