At a time when monuments of colonizers and enslavers are being debated and removed across the country, a mural is going up this July 4th in the birth place and on the birthday of a Native civil rights leader. The new mural in the Southeast Alaska community of Petersburg celebrates Elizabeth Peratrovich, her legacy as a Native Tlingit woman, and voice for equal rights.
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The Market in Petersburg has moved online. The summertime event formerly connected local growers, vendors, artists and buyers bi-monthly at the John Hansen Sr Community Hall on 1st Street. Due to coronavirus concerns, it is opening up again online, with free delivery available.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting yet another business in Southeast Alaska. Chelan Produce has announced it won’t be bringing fresh fruits and vegetables to Petersburg and Sitka this summer, due to coronavirus concerns – and are not sure about next year.
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An emergency ordinance that allows Petersburg borough officials to take measures to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has been continued for another 60 days. It was a unanimous vote for the extension but some assembly members were a little reluctant based on local opposition to health mandates.
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Petersburg’s South Harbor under bright May sunlight (Joe Viechnicki/KFSK) With social...
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