Author: Joe Viechnicki, KFSK

Petersburg’s borough assembly may vote early next month on a resolution that opposes spending 40 million dollars for a state road project on Kupreanof Island through part of the Petersburg borough. Many are sounding off on both sides for and against the Kake access project, which could see construction starting this summer.

Some young swimmers in Petersburg are back in the community pool this week. The facility is yet to reopen to the general public but Petersburg’s borough assembly Monday approved money for fixing some damaged heating and air handling systems.

An affordable housing project proposed for Petersburg has been awarded millions of dollars in financing. The construction of 15 new apartments near downtown is expected to start this year.

The American Indian Library Association is honoring a 2018 children’s book with illustrations by a Petersburg artist.