The candidates all said the Alaska Marine Highway System was essential, they supported growing technical education programs to develop the state’s local workforce, and they thought the Southeast region is a leader in renewable energy for its hydro power. But the candidates had a few different ideas on their approach to helping fisheries and the lack of affordable housing.
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Petersburg High School’s swim team is heading to Ketchikan this weekend for their first meet of the season. Ketchikan will be hosting six other schools this weekend.
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The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities announced Sept. 9 that it would stop dynamic pricing this winter. Dynamic pricing means that as seats fill up, the more expensive they get. Going to flat rates is part of a new program called “Reimagining AMHS Program,” that the state announced Sept. 9.
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Mackey is a legend in the mushing world but not everyone knows that he spent some time in Petersburg in Southeast Alaska as a teenager. His mom was a Bush pilot and moved there when Mackey was 15 to work for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
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Eleven teams from around Southeast are arriving in Petersburg Friday to compete in a 3.1 mile race Saturday morning. Eleven teams from around Southeast are arriving in Petersburg Friday to compete in a 3.1 mile race Saturday morning.
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