Author: Joe Viechnicki, KFSK

Petersburg’s municipal government launched a new website Monday.

Petersburg’s Rainforest Festival celebrates the beauty and bounty of the natural world of Southeast Alaska, from the plants and animals to the ocean and forest environment. This year is the 14th year for the multi-day event. Organizers are planning a real mix of music, writing and visual arts along with various outings and presentations. And those offerings will be in person, or on videoconference or both.

Local health officials are renewing their call for people in Petersburg to get tested after travel or with any symptoms after reporting additional COVID cases over the weekend

People in Petersburg heard the steam whistle blowing at OBI Seafoods in Petersburg again on Wednesday.

Petersburg saw a rush of last minute filings for local office this week. Barring anyone dropping out of the race, voters this fall will see contested races for borough assembly, school board and hospital board.