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New Forest Service cabins approved for development
The U.S. Forest Service approved six new recreational cabin sites in the Petersburg and Wrangell...
Governor wants to take over appointment of entire ferry system advisory board
Unless the Legislature decides otherwise by mid-March, Gov. Mike Dunleavy will take over appointment of the entire nine-member Alaska Marine Highway...
South Harbor dredging nears completion
Western Marine's dredging operations in South Harbor are expected to reach completion this week....
Despite educators' pleas for changes, school funding bill advances closer to Alaska House vote
The Alaska Legislature’s big education funding bill will reach the floor of the Alaska House of Representatives by next week, a leading Republican l... Full story
Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Training in Petersburg
The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) will offer a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Course in Petersburg, Alaska, on February 10,...
Medicare reimbursement's role in hospital's finances
The Medicare reimbursement program for Critical Access Hospitals was a key topic at the Petersburg Medical Center Hospital Board and Petersburg...
Robyn Taylor hired as Petersburg's next superintendent
Robyn Taylor spent the first six years of her career in the Alaska education system teaching in...
Assembly requests a disaster declaration for four Southeast fisheries
The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approved to send a letter to Gov. Dunleavy asking that a fisheries disaster be declared for four...
First baby of the new year has arrived
Elsie Marie Broschat was born in Sitka on January 5, 2024 at 3:30 a.m. Her parents are Andrew...
Crime in Petersburg remained low in 2023
The Petersburg Police Department released its annual report for 2023, reflecting a continued trend of low crime in Petersburg. Compared to 2022, last...
Wrangell assembly raises rates for lightering cruise passengers to shore
WRANGELL — Cruise ship operators that lighter their passengers to shore will pay higher port fees starting this summer in Wrangell. The borough assemb...
Assembly adopts $300 fine for illegal tree cutting
WRANGELL — The Wrangell Borough Assembly on Jan. 9 unanimously adopted an ordinance to institute a $300 fine for illegally cutting down trees on b...
Capitol Updates
Dear Friends and Neighbors: Greetings from Juneau! The 2nd session of the 33rd Legislature started...
Petersburg adventure tourism pioneer retires, but Tongass Adventures continue
When Scott Roberge was in college, he made his way to Petersburg in the late 70s and worked at the...
Peter Pan's King Cove plant will stay closed this winter as fishing industry turmoil spreads
In a major hit to Southwest Alaska’s fishing industry, Peter Pan Seafood Co. will keep its huge plant in the village of King Cove shuttered this w...
Alaska lawmakers open new session with House failing to support veto override effort
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska lawmakers opened a new legislative session Tuesday, with the House failing to support an attempt to override R...
All four challengers elected in PIA tribal council election
Tribal members cast over 100 ballots in the annual Petersburg Indian Association election held on...
Outer Coast's two-year undergraduate program begins this August
In Sitka, an academic institution called Outer Coast is expanding into a two-year college - marking... Full story
Energy relief 'bonus' dividend looking smaller
This fall’s energy relief payment, which would go out along with the annual Permanent Fund dividend, is looking smaller than expected several m...
Officials continue looking at why jetliner lost a door panel inflight
The Boeing jetliner that lost a door panel inflight over Oregon on Jan. 5 was not being used for fli...
Wrangell's port commission recommends mandatory insurance for boat owners
WRANGELL — The port commission has recommended to the Wrangell Borough Assembly approval of an ordinance that would require owners who moor their v...
Application period open for 43rd year of Permanent Fund dividends
Almost 110,000 Alaskans applied for the fall 2024 Permanent Fund dividend in the first eight days after the application period opened on Jan. 1....
Mental Health Trust lot by Blind River Rapids sold to USCG family eager to return to Petersburg
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority recently sold a prized lot at the mouth of Blind Slough...
Assembly ranks 2024 priority community projects
On Tuesday the borough assembly reviewed capital projects needs in Petersburg. Out of 81 requested capital projects across the borough, new and...
Outlast TV Show brings a boost to local businesses
Trekking up the harbor ramp as the sun set at North Harbor, scores of film production crew members...
