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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...
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
To the Editor
Why I’m running for mayor To the Editor: Greetings, I am running for the office of mayor in the October 4th election and I would appreciate your...
Editorial : By popular demand the Pilot adds comics
"Yes! Finally, I will get to read the paper!" said third-grader Libby Taiber. She and her mom Molly...
Guest Editorial
Lust for a supersize Alaska Permanent Fund dividend and giving the government a larger role in dictating personal choices are about as miserable a...
Lighthouse Keepers Corner: Making Five-Finger Lighthouse accessible
Part of our mission is to make the Five-Finger Lighthouse accessible to the public and to share its historical importance. It’s somewhat like...
To the Editor
To the Editor: The Borough position of Director of Fire/EMS/SAR is vacant. The date of when Sandy Dixson, the previous director, would retire was...
Lighthouse Keepers Corner
“How can you describe this to someone?,” my friend asks incredulously, “It’s like trying to describe heaven to us on earth.” It’s early...
Lighthouse Keepers Corner
Today is a cool and blustery grey day at The Light. But I am reminded that big blubbery whales don’t mind the cold at all. One such whale is...
To the Editor
See Something, Say Something To the Editor: To all boaters on the water, whether for commercial or recreation: if you see cruise ship discharge of...
Guest Commentary
After saying Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was a pariah for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, President Joe Biden traveled to Saudi...
To the Editor
Ferries and politicians don’t blend To the Editor: Buying the two fast ferries was a horrible mistake and has made no common sense; the politicians...
Guest Editorial
Inflation smacks drivers in the wallet when they fill up the tank, punches shoppers in the stomach when they load up a grocery cart, and brings...
Lighthouse Keepers Corner
Today a videographer asked me, "What is it you like about being out here?" Her big camera lens...
To the Editor
Thank you To the Editor: Thank you to the medical staff at Petersburg Medical Center. Special thanks to Dr. Hart. RNs Elizabeth, Mamie, Nichole,...
Lighthouse Keepers Corner
Conservation of resources— That is an eloquent way of saying “how do you save water and electricity and propane when supplies are limited?” At T...
To the Editor
The Market in Petersburg wins award To the Editor: This summer is the 13th season for The Market in Petersburg, a locally organized community market...