Tidal Network embarks on 'listening tour' of Southeast communities

Tlingit & Haida’s Tidal Network is embarking on a seven-city tour of Southeast communities this month to update people on the organization’s plans for wireless internet service in the region and listen to community concerns.

The Petersburg session is planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the John Hanson Sr. Community Hall.

The session also will be on Zoom: www.tinyurl.com/TidalPetersburgListening.

Tidal Network has encountered differing levels of opposition to its plans to put up telecommunications towers in Wrangell, Sitka, Petersburg and Haines.

“We’re going to see what people say … a...