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Borough Assembly candidate forum roundup
The five candidates running for the two seats on the Petersburg Borough Assembly participated in a c...
Ballots being reprinted after Roberge left off, re-voting available
The borough is reprinting the ballots for this year's municipal election after Scott Roberge's name...
Borough looks to split Mountain View Manor departments
With plans on the horizon for the Petersburg Medical Center to assume control of Assisted Living at...
Assembly moves to sell foreclosed property
The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approved Ordinance #2022-13, which would put a property...
Supply chain issues, high demand keeping hunters scrambling to reload
WRANGELL – Issues with lingering supply chain disruptions that started with the COVID-19 pandemic have put hunters and gun enthusiasts in a bind....
Juneau landslide damages 3 homes, 'squishes' pickup
(AP) - A landslide triggered by record rainfall significantly damaged three homes, prompted the...
To boost local lumber, Alaska plans to alter quality-testing requirement
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is preparing a new program that would allow Alaska sawmills to sell lumber for local construction without... Full story
Alaska, Canada tribal members talk of shared interests in protecting rivers
WRANGELL—Tribal members from both sides of the U.S.-Canada border — the headwaters and downstream region of the Stikine River — talked about...
Patrol spots Chinese, Russian naval ships off Alaska island
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A U.S. Coast Guard ship on routine patrol in the Bering Sea came across a guided missile cruiser from China, officials...
State requests 100% federal disaster funding to pay storm costs
Alaska officials are asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide 100% of the funds necessary for Western Alaska communities to recover... Full story
Municipal election ballot propositions review
Voters will be faced with three ballot propositions during the municipal election on Oct. 4 which,...
Petersburg couple celebrates 75th anniversary
Last Sunday there was a familiar Petersburg scene at the Lutheran Church's Holy Cross House: a... Full story
Mayoral candidates answer questions during forum
The three candidates running for mayor in this year's municipal election participated in a...
Assembly approves Fire/EMS/SAR director hire
Aaron Hankins was officially hired as the new Fire/EMS/SAR director during Monday evening's...
Assembly updated on Early Childhood Education Task Force
During Monday evening's Petersburg Borough Assembly meeting, Assembly Member Chelsea Tremblay gave...
Moose season opens
If you have been putting off making room in your freezer, now may be the time to do so. The RM038...
PMC Board Candidate Survey
Cindi Lagoudakis What is your age? 68 What experience do you have? I have served as Assembly Member...
School Board Candidate Survey
Sarah Pawuk Holmgrain What is your age? 51 What experience do you have? I have served on the school...
Harbor Board Candidate Survey
Casey Knight What is your age? 36 What experience do you have? Three years on Harbor Board Why do yo...
Damage assessments begin in flooded remote Alaska villages
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Authorities in Alaska were making contact Monday with some of the most...
School board approves supplemental funding for FY23 budget
The Petersburg School Board unanimously approved a motion to reinstate funding for activities, curriculum, and professional development during...
Aaron Hankins offered Fire /EMS/SAR Director position
The Petersburg Borough has offered Aaron Hankins the position of Fire/EMS/SAR Director according to...
Alaska dividend, energy check payout will be $3,284
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska residents will receive $3,284 as part of a combined payout that includes the annual dividend from the state’s...
Assembly approves second version of Papke's Landing conceptual plans
The Petersburg Borough Assembly approved the second version of the conceptual plans for...
