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  • Setting up the Fireworks show

    Jul 11, 2019

  • Surf & Turf

    Jul 11, 2019

    A Sitka blacktail deer runs through the water on July 2nd....

  • Celebrating America

    Jul 11, 2019

    July 3rd Winners Scrapfish Derby - Alicia Kittams with a three pound flounder BBQ Wing Challenge Ages 4-8 - Thomas Slaven Ages 9-12 - Blaze Cowan Ages 13-17 - Jozef Myrick Ages 18 & Up - Andy Krause Cup Challenge - Matthew Birch Bail-A-Boat - Ellexis Tracy Survival Suit Challenge - Harley Ethelbah Herring Challenge - Ellexis Tracy Watermelon Eating Contest Ages 4-8 - Wesley Durst Ages 9-12 - LeLe Rucker Ages 13-17 - Matthew Birch Ages 18 & Up - Janine Gibbons The Arena Ages 4-8 - Zeus Damm Ages...

  • Racing the ducks

    Jul 11, 2019

    During the Rotary Duck Race on the Fourth of July, Soren Eddy, Cedar Littleton and Hakon Eddy (front to back) race the ducks down Excel St.....

  • Looking for shade

    Jul 11, 2019

    A wild goat and a couple of her kids were seen near the LeConte Glacier on Sunday....

  • Happy 4th of July

    Jul 11, 2019

    About 900 pounds of shells were shot during this year's Fourth of July fireworks show on Wednesday evening, according to Assistant Fire Chief Dave Berg....

  • Yesterday's News

    Jul 4, 2019

    July 4, 1919 On the night of July 4 at the Sons of Norway a regular vaudeville entertainment and dance will be given by H. L. Toysen and several of the local boys. A show of two hours duration is promised to be followed by a dance lasting until the early hours of the morning. The main feature is a vaudeville sketch entitled, “The Ghost in a Pawn Shop” and was produced at Camp Lewis and other places before the soldier audiences. June 30, 1944 The Press wishes to extend a hand of congratulation to Lew Williams, Wrangell editor and pos...

  • A fun day at the Bay

    Jul 4, 2019

    A group of jet skiers exits LeConte Bay this week. The group is a part of Jetski tours provided by Steven Mall with Dangerous Waters, which features excursions throughout S.E. Alaska....

  • Wild Lupine

    Jul 4, 2019

    The lupine were in bloom on Saturday at Baird Glacier. The purple flower can grow up to three to four feet tall....

  • Twin sunbathing

    Jul 4, 2019

    Two arctic tern eggs were spotted on Sunday near Baird Glacier. According to the United States Forest Service, arctic terns have the farthest migration distance of any bird, traveling from pole to pole....

  • Set over the mountain

    Jul 4, 2019

    The sun sets on Friday as viewed from Wood Point at the entrance to Thomas Bay....

  • School News

    Jul 4, 2019

    Jayne Aiken, a graduate of Petersburg High School Class of 2008, successfully completed her Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in the field of Cell Biology, Stem Cells, and Development. She received the Dean's Outstanding Dissertation Award for her Ph.D. dissertation titled "Building a Brain: Interrogating How the α-Tubulin Gene TUBA1A Contributes to Neurodevelopment". Jayne will be continuing her work in neurobiology at the University of Pennsylvania,...

  • Museum features collected artifacts

    Jul 4, 2019

    Experimental Fur Farm operated from 1938-1972 In 1936, Earl N. Ohmer circulated a petition proposing the establishment of an Experimental Fur Farm Station in the Territory. Territorial Senator Henry Roden introduced legislation and the appropriation of $15,000.00, to be matched by the federal government, for the establishment of an Experiential Fur Farm, which passed in 1937. The Experimental Fur Farm on Mitkof Island was established in 1938. Dr. Leekley was the full time biologist in charge of...

  • Peaceful float

    Jun 27, 2019

  • Yesterday's News

    Jun 27, 2019

    June 27, 1919 All ladies having finished knitting for the Red Cross are asked to turn it in to Mrs. Harvey at once as a shipment will be made on one of the next boats. June 23, 1944 For Alaskans who plan to take the family car along when they make the anticipated trip to the States, the advice of the Territorial Office of Price Administration is “Don’t.” Gasoline rationing is becoming more strict. Basic ‘A’ cards permit persons to travel 120 miles per month. Persons will be unable to obtain allotments of gasoline for the long trip south to the...

  • The Seal of approval

    Jun 27, 2019

  • Memorial glow

    Jun 27, 2019

  • School News

    Jun 27, 2019

    Kristian Wittstock was named to the Dean’s list and Nels Evens was named to the President’s List for 2019 spring semester at Gonzaga University. Jasmine Ieremia was named to the 2019 spring semester honor roll at Central Washington University....

  • Summer fun

    Jun 27, 2019

  • Yesterday's News

    Jun 20, 2019

    June 20, 1919 The town of Petersburg will celebrate on the 4th of July and will extend a general invitation to everyone in this section of Alaska. It is expected that a monster celebration will be staged. Committees as follows have been appointed: Finance, L.C. Berg; Music, K.L. Steberg; Sports, C.E. Swanson; Dance, Lars Stokke; Printing, R. Euge; Speaking, Henery Roden; Decorations, Martin Todal; Treasurer, C. Clausen. June 16, 1944 At the last meeting of the Hospital Guild, Mina Olson, superintendent of the Petersburg Hospital, reported insta...

  • Flag Day

    Jun 20, 2019

  • Rapid fishing

    Jun 20, 2019

  • Farm Island illuminated

    Jun 13, 2019

  • Yesterday's News

    Jun 13, 2019

    June 13, 1919 A special election will be held by the citizens in Petersburg for the purpose of ascertaining their wishes regarding the bonding of the town. It is proposed to ask Congress to allow the town to bond itself for the purpose of raising money to build a hydro-electric plant and to build a new modern school house. The town must be bonded to move ahead with raising the necessary monies. June 9, 1944 A distinguished visitor in Petersburg this week is Joergen Galbe, Royal Norwegian Consul, with headquarters in San Francisco. This is the...

  • Dramatic lighting

    Jun 13, 2019

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