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March 18 – An officer responded to a parking complaint on S 2nd St. An officer conducted a welfare check on Sing Lee Alley. An officer responded to a two-car accident at Nordic Dr. and Surf St. There was a report of suspicious activity on Sing Lee Alley. An officer responded to a dog complaint on S Nordic Dr. Papers were served on S 3rd St. A driver on S Nordic Dr. was issued a warning for tail light requirements. An officer assisted with a civil issue on Skylark Way. March 19 – An officer assisted a citizen with a stuck wheelchair on N 2nd...
Two drivers have been transported to the Petersburg Medical Center after a collision around 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Mitkof Highway near Petersburg's cemetery, about two miles south of town. "There was a car heading southbound, and as he was accelerating into the 40 mile an hour zone, he ran into a patch of ice and lost control of the vehicle," said Dave Berg, a spokesperson for the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department. "He crossed the center line and hit another vehicle." Berg said when the two... Full story
Joe Viechnicki kicksleds across the finish line at the XTRA tough Run hosted by Petersburg Medical Center to support accessibility for PMC Youth Programs. Despite the snowy weather about 50 participants showed up to run/walk/stroll/and kicksled their way down the snowy City Creek Trail....
Petersburg Medical Center will hold its 2026 health fair, “Thriving at Every Age & Stage,” on Saturday, March 14, at the Community Gym. Resource booths will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with presentations and fitness class demonstrations running throughout the day beginning at 9:30 a.m. PMC nurse practitioner Angela Menish has a presentation titled “Understanding Your Health Fair Blood Draw Results,” scheduled for 11:30 a.m. in the Parks and Rec Activity Room. The talk is designed to help community members interpret results from the discoun...
February 11 – Officers provided a courtesy transport. Christopher Haerling, 34, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. February 12 – A driver on Mitkof Hwy was issued a warning for lighting requirements. Officers assisted a family with a non-criminal issue. An officer responded to a report of suspicious behavior on Chief John Lott St. A driver on Nordic Dr was issued a warning for headlight requirements. Nathaniel Eacman, 48, was cited for selling or giving nicotine to a minor. February 13 – A driver on S Nordic Dr was issued a warni...
At the ballfield on last Thursday's stupendously stormy day, a pack of elementary schoolers in Kinder Skog did their best with wet numb fingers to pick up trash and put it in plastic bags billowing in the wind. All spring, Kinder Skog will be raising money by collecting trash as they spend time outside at their regular spots around town. Each skoggy is asking for personal sponsors, which can be individuals or businesses, with a suggested donation of $20 per bag. "We are asking sponsors to sponso... Full story
The Litter Getter crew from Kinder Skog, a Petersburg Medical Center Youth Program, filled several garbage bags with litter they cleaned up from around town this week....
Leo Juel Kernin made his arrival on January 5 at 1:53 p.m., claiming the title of Petersburg's first baby of 2026 and earning his family a bounty of gifts from local businesses. Each year, Petersburg businesses donate gifts to be collected by the family of the first baby born to local parents. This year's gifts were published as the centerspread in the Jan. 8 edition of the Pilot. Sam Kernin said she got a kick out of how the community kept tabs on the pending arrival. "I had [a friend] at the...
Living in a small town like Petersburg often means traveling to Anchorage or Juneau for specialized healthcare. Medical travel can be inconvenient and costly, which means some people delay seeking important preventative care, like colonoscopies. For years, colonoscopy clinics were few and far between in Petersburg. But the cancer-spotting procedure will be returning in February on what's expected to be a quarterly basis. During a colonoscopy, a doctor uses a camera on a flexible tube to look... Full story
Petersburg Medical Center's long-awaited MRI project has reached its final regulatory hurdle, with the state accepting the facility's Certificate of Need application and scheduling a public hearing for Feb. 4. The Alaska Department of Health declared the application complete and is now seeking public input on the proposed project, which would bring MRI services to Petersburg for the first time. "We're cautiously optimistic," said PMC CEO Phil Hofstetter. "This is really the last step." The...
The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approved prioritized lists of capital projects for state and federal funding requests at its Jan. 5 meeting. The priority list is topped by two projects that have been selected for Congressionally Directed Spending but have not yet survived the congressional appropriations gauntlet – $2 million for an overhaul of the Banana Point boat launch facilities and $8 million toward wastewater treatment plant improvements. The Banana Point project — which has been supported in appropriation bills by U.S. Sen...
Petersburg’s volunteer ambulance crew wants YOU To the Editor: Imagine it’s one a.m. Suddenly you’re awakened by a call for help. You run to the hallway where your loved one is on the floor, struggling to breathe. You’re not sure what’s wrong and you can’t lift them on your own. You dial 911. The call goes out for an ambulance. Pager alarms wake up volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) at their homes. They jump out of bed, throw on some clothes and head to the fire hall. Soon, an ambulance arrives at your home, lights flashing. T...
January 2025 The Petersburg Borough Assembly agreed to transfer seven parcels of borough-owned land in the Airport Addition Subdivision to Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority (THRHA) in exchange for the developing road and utilities for 11 residential lots. The snowpack at the Raven's Ridge snow survey site at 1,650 ft elevation measured zero inches. One of only two years on record without snowpack in January. Rock-N-Road Construction was awarded the contract for the borough's Pump Station...
A theme for the Petersburg High School Wrestling team has been growth, continuing to get better every week. Coming off of what their coach called their best meet of the season, the team had a lot of momentum heading into the Region V Championships. The hard work paid off at regionals as three Vikings qualified to the state tournament: sophomore Edgar Olsen (171), junior Eli Anderson (180) and junior Tanner Caulum (145). In a highly anticipated rematch, Caulum and Wrangell's Jackson Carney met...
Karin Sue Bagley passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, at the Petersburg Medical Center. Karin was a long time resident of Haines and Petersburg for over thirty years. She loved this area with all her heart, it was her life long dream to live here. Although Karin was hindered by her medical problems, she always had an upbeat and optimistic attitude. The family would like to thank Petersburg's Longterm Care team, the Mountain View Manor, her pastors, long time friends and caregivers for... Full story
Karin Sue Bagley passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, at the Petersburg Medical Center. Karin was a long time resident of Haines and Petersburg for over thirty years. She loved this area with all her heart, it was her life long dream to live here. Although Karin was hindered by her medical problems, she always had an upbeat and optimistic attitude. The family would like to thank Petersburg's Longterm Care team, the Mountain View Manor, her pastors, long time friends and caregivers for... Full story
Around three years ago Petersburg's 100-year-old American Legion post, the Edward Locken Post 14, had dwindled to three members – Paul Anderson, Butch Anderson, and Stan Hjort. Paul Anderson carried a tremendous amount of the responsibility for the veteran community in Petersburg. When he died in Jan. 2023, a new generation of local veterans stepped up to carry the mantle. Petersburg resident Garrett Kravitz was just retiring from his career in the Navy. He, along with Tony and Tracy Vinson, l...
To the Editor: I am concerned about the near-term effects of the passage of Proposition 1 on low to middle income seniors in Petersburg. Proposition 1 limits the Petersburg senior sales tax exemption to seniors who qualify for the State Senior Benefits Program, effective January 1, 2026. It’s been said that approximately 60 seniors will qualify for the exemption because they are already enrolled in the state’s senior benefits program. However, some seniors in our community who may not yet be enrolled (for example, those who recently turned 65)...
October 22 - An officer responded to a noise complaint on S 2nd Street. Prisoners were transported. An officer assisted the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) when an alarm was activated due to testing on 12th Street. Meat was salvaged when a vehicle hit a deer in the area of Libby Straight. An officer responded to a report of suspicious behavior on Unimak Street. It was determined to be unfounded. October 23 - An officer provided a courtesy transport to Petersburg Medical Center (PMC). Extra patrols were requested on 3rd Street. A...
With the start of fall comes respiratory illness season, which means it’s also the time of year when medical providers recommend getting your vaccinations. Multiple vaccines are currently available in Petersburg. Free flu shots are available to anyone six months and older at the Petersburg Medical Center and Petersburg Public Health. Regular and high-dose shots are available. On KFSK’s call-in show PMC Live, Petersburg Public Health Nurse Erin Michael said a recent flu vaccine clinic gave out close to 150 flu shots in a day. “And that doesn...
Petersburg Medical Center is launching a new cohort of its on-the-job training Certified Nursing Assistant program next Monday, offering people in Petersburg a valuable opportunity to get paid while earning a professional healthcare certification in just five weeks. "We hire people who say they want to become a CNA, and then we pay them while they're taking the class," explained Chief Nursing Officer Jennifer Bryner. "At the end of the class, if it's a good match, then we would offer a... Full story
Whether it's online strangers sending kids messages in Roblox, scammers phishing for passwords, or artificial intelligence platforms targeting young people with relationships that can distort how an entire generation views human connection - families with children and teens are facing new kinds of online safety challenges. New digital dangers exist as the results of tools and devices that "were released to the public without long-term studies or clear guidelines, leaving families and schools to...
August 27 - An officer responded to a report of motor vehicle damage on Gjoa Street. An officer responded to a parking complaint on S Nordic Drive. An officer responded to a parking complaint on S 2nd Street. Officers responded to an assault on S 3rd Street. An officer assisted Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on Skylark Way. It was reported that a lanyard had been lost on S Nordic Drive. August 28 - An officer responded to a noise complaint at Sandy Beach Park. A lost iPhone was reported on S Nordic Drive. Gerriann Collins, 32, was charged...
Why I decided to run for Mayor To the Editor: I have given a lot of thought about whether I should run for Mayor. I have asked my wife and many friends and acquaintances that question. It has not been an easy decision. I believe strongly in our community and have invested lots of time to help make it a community that will grow and prosper during these times of great change. I believe we will see a shift of costs from both the State and Federal governments to the local level. We will need to be more self-reliant on local issues like housing,...
The new Wellness, Education, Research, and Communications (WERC) building opened its doors this month, marking the completion of the first major phase of Petersburg Medical Center's hospital replacement project. And according to PMC CEO Phil Hofstetter, the success of this facility has already changed how he's thinking about the rest of the project. "This is just step one," Hofstetter told the Pilot on a recent tour of the 15,000-square-foot building. He will be the first to say that the slow... Full story
