Baiz Hoen, Author at KFSK

‘We have really resilient people here:’ Alaska tsunami and emergency experts say preparedness is a community effort

Alaska Earthquake Center tsunami modeler Elena Troshina and Alaska Division of Homeland Security emergency management specialist Mike Lucio visited Petersburg to talk about natural disasters and the importance of emergency preparedness for communities in Southeast.

Petersburg’s local tribe to bring home remains of Tlingit ancestor ‘Baby Girl’ this week

The 6-month-old Tlingit girl, called “Baby Girl,” is one of three ancestors the tribe will inter in Petersburg’s cemetery later in September.

Petersburg hosts its first ‘bioblitz’ led by Smithsonian scientist

Marine Ecologist Linda McCann showed locals how to find non-native, invasive tunicates on buoys and kelp fronds that can hurt harbor infrastructure and harm native ecosystems.

New Petersburg employees on the way, says U.S. Postal Service

Petersburg’s post office has experienced limited front desk hours and long lines in recent weeks after “significant turnover” at its location. Now, their hours are nearly back to normal, and temporary employees are working until new ones are hired.

Petersburg tribe plans to repatriate remains of 6-month-old Tlingit girl from museum in Seattle

The remains are currently at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle. Three members of the Petersburg Indian Association will travel to Seattle on September 1 and will return on September 4.