Author: Joe Viechnicki, KFSK

The most decorated track and field athlete from Petersburg High School is wrapping up a very successful college career this week.

Petersburg’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board last week reviewed responses to a recent community survey on hours of operation, programs and suggested changes. The department is hoping to seek more public input on a regular basis.

Petersburg’s assembly next month may look into spending some money for preliminary design work for remote boat ramps and docks in the borough.

Elected officials in Petersburg hope to consider removing a local mask mandate and ending emergency responsibilities early next month.

A wholesale electrical power provider in Southeast Alaska says replacement of a failed underwater transmission line between Wrangell and Petersburg will happen in July.