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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...
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...
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
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...
Year in Review
In January The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously voted to award the construction contract for...
Increased enrollment boosts school district budget
Student enrollment in Petersburg School District increased beyond initial expectations, providing a boost in revenues. Student enrollment in PSD incre...
"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...
