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$1,312 Permanent Fund Dividend arrives Oct. 5
This year's Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend will be $1,312. The Alaska Department of Revenue... Full story
Atmospheric river delivers record rainfall on Sept. 21
If you thought it seemed awfully rainy last Thursday, you'd be right. An atmospheric river...
Petersburg School District receives second threat in under two weeks
The Petersburg Police Department notified the Petersburg School District of a threat made by a high school student directed at the secondary school....
School Board Candidate
Katie Holmlund I have my bachelor's degree in elementary education, and I love being immersed in act...
Planning Commission Candidates
Marietta Davis I originally moved to Alaska with my parents and have lived the majority of my life...
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Candidates
Ambre Burrell My name is Ambre Burrell, I have made Petersburg my home for the past 17 years. My...
Harbor Advisory Board Candidates
Bob Martin As a fisherman and recreational boater, I use most harbor services and pay moorage for a...
PIA purchases parcel for $45,000 with Borough Assembly's approval
The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approved the sale of a borough-owned lot at the corner of Haugen Drive and North 12th Street to the Peters...
Public forums conducted for assembly and hospital board candidates
Candidates for the hotly contested seats on Petersburg Borough Assembly came together last Thursday for a live candidate forum where they responded to...
APEI review presented to Borough Assembly
Three Alaska Public Entity Insurance (APEI) staff members from Juneau presented the findings and recommendations from their recent review of safety...
Planning Commission recommends rezoning Skylark parcel
During a regular meeting on Sept. 12, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a...
School District confident in student safety after threat
The Petersburg School District said they are confident in the safety of students and staff at school, following a credible threat made by a student...
"Psychiatrists don't grow on trees" PMC receives grant for new behavioral health model
The Petersburg Medical Center is introducing a new program for psychiatric care under the behavioral health department, with the support of a $300...
Hungarian exchange student enjoys Petersburg
Petersburg's new Rotary Youth Exchange student from Hungary, Sara Eszik, says she's "really happy...
Library Board Candidates Questionnaire
Mary Ellen Anderson Why have you chosen to run for Library Board at this time? I love being on the l...
Public Safety Advisory Candidates Questionnaire
Stan Hjort Why have you chosen to run for Public Safety Board at this time? I have chosen to run for...
The Devil you know
Of all the people born and raised in Petersburg, those who have grown up with the sight of Devil's...
Moose hunting pre-season check-in on antler regulations
Moose hunting aims to begin on September 15. For this hunt, Alaska Wildlife Troopers Sgt. Cody...
Reconnecting Petersburg, one volunteer at a time
"Looking for ways to meet new people while also making a difference in Petersburg?" On September...
Heavy rains, floods, landslides advisory
Petersburg Emergency Response Director Aaron Hankins reports the National Weather Service's Juneau...
Hospital Board Candidates Questionnaire
Jerod Cook What is your age? I am 54 years old Why have you chosen to run for Hospital Board at... Full story
Borough Assembly Candidates Questionnaire
Rick Perkins What is your age? 69 Why have you chosen to run for Assembly at this time? I have been... Full story
Rainforest festival events share art and mushy-love
Anyone interested in the sudden surge of mushrooms or the bellowing cry of the Sand Hill Cranes...
Kake public safety officer fired following off-duty assault arrest
A village public safety officer in Kake has been fired following his arrest in late August after he reportedly assaulted a woman and possessed a...
