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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...
Kake boys cap undefeated season with 1A state championship
KAKE -The last time the Kake high school boys basketball team appeared in a state championship game...
School district prepares for Reads Act implementation
Alaska school districts are scrambling to prepare for the new programs and policies outlined under...
The Petersburg School District seeks more funding for next year
The Petersburg School District board held a discussion during its meeting on Tuesday covering where...
Charter amendment could allow more residents to join borough boards
The Petersburg Borough Assembly approved an ordinance in its first reading on Monday that would...
To the Editor
Knocking Down the Berm To the Editor: When I had lived in town for 17 years Sue Paulsen introduced me to someone as a long term resident of Petersburg...
Long-Term Care recovers from COVID-19 outbreak
COVID-19 cases have dropped at the Petersburg Medical Center's Long-Term Care facility after it...
SE Alaska Farmers Summit comes home to Petersburg
The Southeast Alaska Farmers Summit is back in Petersburg this week for the first time since it...
Crew shortage continues to plague state ferry system
An ongoing shortage of crew is the “No. 1 risk factor” for the Alaska Marine Highway System, Transportation Department Deputy Commissioner Kat...
Assembly supports commercial trollers
The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Southeast...
To the Editor
Thank you, thank you, thank you To the Editor: Mike and I are so incredibly humbled by and grateful for the outpouring of support, generosity,...
Ferry system says it has enough crew to run summer schedule
Other than still needing crew if it is to put the Hubbard into service for the first time since it was built a few years ago, the Alaska Marine...
Local Emergency Planning Committee back in business
The Local Emergency Planning Committee held its first meeting since April 2020 last Thursday where...
New federal funding could aid Alaska Marine Highway System
It’s past time for the Southeast and coastal Alaska communities to be heard regarding the collapse of our ferry system. It’s time to more for...
2022: Year in Review
January Petersburg experienced record snowfall on New Year's Day with 17.5 inches of new snow on...
District seeking public input for 2023-24 school calendar
With discussions beginning on what next year’s school calendar could look like, the Petersburg S...
New PSD COVID-19 policy allows for earlier return
During its meeting on Dec. 13, the Petersburg School District Board voted unanimously to amend the d...
After legislative vote, federal aid to Alaska seafood processors is again delayed
A joint House-Senate committee of the Alaska Legislature voted against accepting $20 million in federal aid to seafood processors, with lawmakers... Full story
Construction at Hammer & Wikan Grocery part of long-term goal for expansion
Hammer & Wikan is currently in the midst of a construction project behind the grocery store in an...
Police chief sues borough, claims defamation and false light
Petersburg Police Department Chief Jim Kerr has filed a lawsuit against the Petersburg Borough. The... Full story
SEALink submarine cable system connects Prince of Wales to Petersburg, Juneau, and beyond
Alaska Power & Telephone Wireless completed the installation of the 214-mile SEALink submarine...
VSC makes a splash at November Rain meet
6 swimmers from across Southeast traveled to Petersburg to compete in the Viking Swim Club's Novem...
Petersburg resident's remains to be rocketed into space
"When I first met him, his bumper sticker was, 'Beam me up, Scotty! There's no intelligent life...
