Petersburg Pilot -

Instead of dodging traffic while walking to the grocery store or bus stop, residents and students will be able to walk safely on a sidewalk Petersburg Indian Association is building on N. 12th St. and Howkan St.

"With no sidewalks on either side, it gets a little tight there for traffic," said PIA Tribal Administrator Tracy Welsh. "It's a safety issue for all around."

The sidewalk begins at N. 12 St. and Haugen Dr., runs along the north side of N. 12th St. and continues on the north side of Howkan St. to 13th St. Construction on the sidewalk began in mid-July and is expected to be completed...