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"Psychiatrists don't grow on trees" PMC receives grant for new behavioral health model
The Petersburg Medical Center is introducing a new program for psychiatric care under the behavioral health department, with the support of a $300...
Hungarian exchange student enjoys Petersburg
Petersburg's new Rotary Youth Exchange student from Hungary, Sara Eszik, says she's "really happy...
Public Safety Advisory Candidates Questionnaire
Stan Hjort Why have you chosen to run for Public Safety Board at this time? I have chosen to run for...
Dave Ohmer retires after 44 years managing Petersburg processor
After serving 44 years as plant manager, Dave Ohmer retired last Friday. Dave's grandfather, Earl...
Gus Pennington joins Stedman staff as 5th grade teacher
Gus Pennington will return to Stedman Elementary School this fall as the new fifth grade teacher....
Forest Service working to clear Petersburg Lake Trail
U.S. Forest Service personnel have spent the summer cutting through debris along the popular...
Hospital Board approves FY24 operating budget
The Petersburg Medical Center Board unanimously approved the hospital’s operating budget for the next fiscal year at its June board meeting. PMC CFO J...
Alaska to use crowdsourcing website to distribute $2M in COVID-19 relief money for public school supplies
Alaska public school teachers short of supplies this year have a new source to turn to for funding, and it’s not the local school budget. Each t... Full story
Mountain View Food Services will begin hosting dining room meals again this week
Mountain View Food Services will begin holding in-person meals at Mountain View Manor's dining room...
New state child care task force faces bleak reality of Alaska's system
Alaskans are having a harder time accessing child care now than they were five years ago, an expert told a new task force charged by Gov. Mike... Full story
More visitors expected in Petersburg as Alaska tourism booms
The sun is shining, the days are longer, and bands of people wearing identical jackets are...
Investigation leads to 54 charges filed against halibut guides
Between 2019 and 2021, state and federal law enforcement conducted a lengthy investigation into...
Assembly approves sewer utility rate hike
The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously passed an ordinance that will raise the amount that...
Baler accepting household hazardous waste at no charge next week
The Petersburg Borough's annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Event is returning at the end of...
Forest Service reminds public of unguided Anan permits
WRANGELL — The U.S. Forest Service again this year is making available permits for unguided visits to the Anan Wildlife Observatory, limited to f...
Class of 2023 prepares for new chapter of life
The 21 members of the Petersburg High School Class of 2023 are gearing up for graduation and...
Introducing the Class of 2023
Owen Anderson Who are your parents? Jay and Julie Anderson Number of years in Petersburg schools? 10 Please describe a moment you will fondly...
Assembly ups funding for Mountain View food service School continues advocating for $3 million
The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approved the borough's FY24 budget in its second...
Legislature approves bill to improve home care for seniors and Alaskans with disabilities
Seniors and people with disabilities who need extra care would be able to get help at home under a bill passed by the Alaska Legislature. The state... Full story
School board discusses funding uncertainties
With education funding undecided, Director of Finance Karen Morrison reported to the Petersburg...
No changes to borough budget in first reading
The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted unanimously during Tuesday's meeting to approve the borough's...
To the Editor
Not particularly for or against a new hospital To the Editor: Let me start by saying I am not particularly for or against a new hospital but there...
School District appeals to assembly for funding as it reaches "breaking point"
The Petersburg School District has requested the borough increase its local contribution to the...
Guest Commentary: Alaska's childcare crisis is too costly to ignore
Members of Alaska’s House Finance Committee struggled with a vote to pass a budget amendment that would go far to improve the historically low w...
Assessed residential property values up about 15%
Petersburg residents are set to see the assessed value of their residential properties go up this...
