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To the Editor
The case of the purloined judgeship To the Editor: In 1982 our former Representative, Ernie Haugen, persuaded the Alaska Legislature to create a new...
Guest Editorial: Just because it's popular doesn't make it right
Newly reelected Gov. Mike Dunleavy last week unveiled his proposed state spending plan for the next budget year. By far, the largest single expense...
Guest Editorial: Alaska needs to accept that the world is changing
The world will continue to need liquid fuels refined from crude oil for decades. But it likely will need less in the decades ahead as it transitions...
To the Editor
Thank you! To the Editor: Mitkof Dance Troupe (MDT) is eternally grateful for the many students, families, teachers, volunteers, and community...
Commentary: It's an honor to now lead Alaska's largest renewable resource
This October, I was provided the opportunity to serve as the Executive Director of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation. As a lifelong Alaskan,...
Commentary: Dorothy in Wonderland: Community Theatre at its Best
I had the distinct pleasure to catch the final performance of “Dorothy in Wonderland’’ staged by the Mitkof Mummers Theater Company. I must admit...
To the Editor
Gloria Family memories To the Editor: Way back in the late 1930s and the World War II era, at the top of Lumber Street, in what was then called the...
To the Editor
Dear Petersburg To the Editor: About three years ago we decided to move our family back to Petersburg after both being away since graduating from...
Guest Editorial:
More people moved out of Alaska than moved in every year between 2015 and 2021. If not for a healthy birth rate, the state population would have...
To the Editor
Thank You To the Editor: We would like to express a heartfelt THANK YOU to the community of Petersburg and all the volunteers that made November Rain...
'Goodbye, not goodbye' Leader of the Rasmuson Foundation, Alaska's largest philanthropy, reflects on end of tenure
It was nearly 30 years ago that Ed Rasmuson recruited me to be his partner in the creation of what...
To the Editor
November 8th is our State Election; don’t forget to Vote! To the Editor: Mark and I are supporting Rebecca Himshoot for State House representing o...
THANK YOU for everyone's fast response and hard work following Monday's landslide
Thank you — to the Petersburg Police and PVFD first responders who ensured no one was hurt and the scene was safe enough for work to commence, P...
Editorial: On Ballot Measure 1: vote No
Alaska’s midterm general election is underway. Early and absentee voting has begun, and election d... Full story
To the Editor
HIP to be Kind To the Editor: Humanity in Progress would like to give a huge thank you not only to all of the amazing humans who joined us Saturday...
To the Editor
Dear Petersburg To the Editor: Early Childhood Education needs the community to engage in developing pragmatic solutions: usable space, workforce...
Guest Editorial
Workers, families and retirees are not the only Alaskans squeezed by inflation, rising interest rates and tumbling investments. The state is in the...
To the Editor
Good on Hankins To the Editor: I had the good fortune to attend a class given by Aaron Hankins. He inspires confidence. He was an excellent...
Editorial: Persily joins Peltola's staff
Mary Peltola has made history as the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress and as the winner of Alaska’s first ranked choice election. She is s...
To the Editor
Unapologetically Grounded on Conservative Principles To the Editor: I am running for borough assembly because the course of the current governing...
Lighthouse Keepers Corner
Goodbyes are hard. I suppose that is evidenced by my need to write one more time after already signing off for the season. One thing COVID taught us...
To the Editor
Thank you! To the Editor: Petersburg, you have an awesome group of people at your medical center. My husband and I came to town and we became very...
To the Editor
It takes teamwork To the Editor: Your Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank those businesses that allow our members to leave work...
Lighthouse Keepers Corner
The world around us is changing fast now, with each day shorter than the last. We arrived at Five Finger Lighthouse in Spring to fiery skies splashed...
Editorial
One of my favorite unofficial holidays is right around the corner: Petersburg Municipal Election... Full story