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"Landless" legislation passes Senate committee for the first time in history
"Landless" legislation passed a new milestone on December 14 after winning approval of the Senate...
Cedar Social Club: PMC's new adult day program launches in cozy temporary space
The Cedar Social Club opened Dec. 11 as Petersburg’s first adult day program. This four-hour day program provides personal care, social activity a...
No rate increase for wholesale power in Petersburg in 2024
Power rates in Petersburg will not increase next year, says SEAPA. The Southeast Alaska Power Agency (SEAPA) board voted to hold wholesale power...
Trident Seafoods announces plan to sell processing plants in Petersburg, Ketchikan, False Pass, and Kodiak
Trident Seafoods issued a press release on Tuesday, Dec. 12 announcing a “comprehensive restructuring initiative” that will put the seafood giant “on...
P&Z recommends sale of borough tidelands to Island Refrigeration
On Dec. 12, the Petersburg Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously agreed to recommend the sale...
Petersburg Fishing Lodge faces more halibut violations 55 misdemeanor charges filed against Rocky Point Resort owners
Between April 2019 and December 2021, State and Federal Investigators conducted a lengthy investigation of Rocky Point Resort and its fishing guides...
Petersburg's annual bird count takes flight on Mitkof Island
On Dec. 16, local avian enthusiasts will set out on a quest — not to hunt birds, but to count them as participants in the National Audubon S...
Schools starts locking front doors, adds camera doorbell
The Petersburg School District recently enhanced security measures at Stedman Elementary, Mitkof Middle School and Petersburg High School. As of Nov....
Ceremonial groundbreaking
"This groundbreaking is a symbol of unity, commitment to the well-being of our community," PMC CEO...
Assembly approves direct negotiations for property sale to PIA
PIA is planning to create more housing in Petersburg by constructing residential rental units for bo...
T'akdeintaan clan hosts Koo.éex'
The community gymnasium in Hoonah was the venue chosen to host a Koo.éex' for four members of the... Full story
A review of Kinder Skog's first year under the PMC umbrella
During October's hospital board meeting, program facilitators presented a review of the PMC Youth Pr...
Rock-N-Road trades rock for road
Rock-N-Road Construction proposed to make needed modifications to the Petersburg Borough’s rock quarry and mud dump access road in exchange for up t...
New Special Ed teacher was the Philippines' 2022 Education Specialist of the Year
Rosal Concepcion is eagerly awaiting her exit clearance for travel from Manila, Philippines, to...
Petersburg adds its help to Wrangell recovery efforts
Following the devastating landslide that happened in Wrangell the night of Nov. 20, volunteers...
Burglary suspect in custody
An arrest has been made for the recent string of burglaries of downtown Petersburg businesses. Zachary Bray, 27, was taken into custody by Petersburg...
Assembly determines price for tidelands sale to Wikan Enterprises
On Nov. 20, the Petersburg Borough Assembly approved the sale of borough-owned tidelands to Wikan Enterprises, Inc. at the price of $112,564. The...
Free Youth Mental Health First Aid training happening soon
At the Fire Hall on Dec. 2, PMC's Community Wellness Specialist, Becky Turland, and Youth Program...
Borough seeks increased loan for Pump Station 4 replacement
The Petersburg Borough Wastewater Utility department will pursue a loan increase from the state of Alaska for the Pump Station 4 replacement project....
Borough sights no longer set on Petro 49 property
"I would like to make a motion to stop the acquisition of this land," said Mayor Mark Jensen during...
Coast Guard helicopter crashes during rescue Petersburg emergency services respond, all 4 crew survive
Late Monday night, a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Sitka crashed on Read Isl...
Harbormasters seek increase to state matching grant
“The Municipal Harbor Facility Grant is the single most significant funding tool available to Alaskan Harbormasters to plan, maintain, and r...
Updates on progress toward APEI recommendations
The borough’s human resources department provided a progress report about the municipality’s newly implemented safety measures during the Borough Ass...
Police investigating four recent burglaries in downtown Petersburg
In the past three weeks, four downtown Petersburg businesses have reported burglaries. The Petersburg Police Department confirmed all four incidents...
Phil Hofstetter recognized as Alaska's "Community Star"
The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) named Petersburg Medical Center...