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PMC makes headway toward new hospital
The Petersburg Borough Assembly approved an extensive resolution during its last meeting that will...
Meet one of Petersburg's new secondary school principal candidates
Brad King, the current principal at the K-12 school in Gustavus, visited Petersburg over the weekend...
Community members advocate for third-party investigation into fatal van crash
The Petersburg Borough Assembly chambers were filled during Monday's meeting with members of the c...
Guest Commentary: My report on Petersburg Borough human resources practices and procedures
In light of the recent ruling issued by the Alaska Supreme Court in the case filed by the family of Molly Parks, I think it is important to provide...
To the Editor
Thanks for going above and beyond To the Editor: I want to take a moment to recognize someone who went above and beyond for the youth of our...
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...
Ferry system lacks crew to operate the Kennicott this summer
In a change of plans from just a few weeks ago, the Alaska Marine Highway System reports it lacks enough crew to operate the Kennicott this summer. Th...
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...
Alaska crab fishery collapse seen as warning about Bering Sea transformation
Less than five years ago, prospects appeared bright for Bering Sea crab fishers. Stocks were abundant and healthy, federal biologists said, and... Full story
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
After Ketchikan fire, Wrangell port commission considers insurance mandate for boat owners
After a recent fire put the Ketchikan harbor department at risk of a lawsuit for not requiring boat owners to carry insurance, the Wrangell Port and...
Borough Assembly candidate forum roundup
The five candidates running for the two seats on the Petersburg Borough Assembly participated in a c...
Harbor Board Candidate Survey
Casey Knight What is your age? 36 What experience do you have? Three years on Harbor Board Why do yo...
Mayoral Candidates Survey
Bob Lynn What is your age? 76 What experience do you have? I've had 8 year's experience on the...
School board sets relaxed COVID-19 guidelines
The Petersburg School Board updated its COVID-19 mitigation plan for the upcoming school year...
Tlingit & Haida behavioral health services reaches out across Southeast
WRANGELL — In November of last year, Tlingit & Haida Community and Behavioral Services opened a healing center in Juneau to provide care to...
'Test yourself and you'll eventually make it'
Words of advice have been running through Joseph Tagaban's mind ever since meeting his NBA idol... Full story
Guest Commentary
In early 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic, we knew almost nothing about COVID-19. How did it spread? Who would get sick? How could we protect...
House District 2 Candidate Questionnaire, Part 1
Two candidates have filed for candidacy in this year's election to fill Rep. Jonathon...
Senator wants Alaska to set up its own flood insurance program
Alaska property owners have paid more than four times as much in premiums than they received back in claims under the National Flood Insurance...
PMC health fair 'getting back on track'
The Petersburg Medical Center is bringing back its Health and Safety Fair after a four-year hiatus...
Documentary of Metlakatla's 2018 state basketball championship season coming to Petersburg next week
An award-winning film chronicling the Metlakatla boys basketball team's run to the 2018 state...
School day face mask protest attracts 14 Wrangell students
WRANGELL – The kids gathered atop the sledding hill across from Evergreen Elementary, next to a...
School board votes to keep universal masking
The Petersburg School Board voted to continue universal masking throughout the district as part of...
To the Editor: Southeast Alaska Farmers Summit 2022: Postponed
To the Editor: My wife and I, Marja Smets and Bo Varsano of Farragut Farm, are the founders and organizers of the Southeast Alaska Farmers Summit....