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Petersburg crew works to fight invasive plants

It’s the middle of the summer, the time of year when many teenagers are on break from school and looking to make a couple extra bucks with a summer job. For a few Petersburg teens that means traveling around Mitkof Island lighting the side of trails on fire, tearing plants out of the ground… and getting paid for it. They’re stopping invasive plants in their tracks.

Borough assembly to consider marijuana proposals

Petersburg’s borough assembly meets Monday to consider marijuana proposals, a state income tax, and other issues in a regular meeting.

Petersburg Police Chief says new crime bill won’t help

Police Chief Kelly Swihart says SB 91 creates softer arrest and bail conditions and will make it more difficult to keep the public safe.

Forest Service celebrates Historic Preservation Act anniversary with Three Lakes picnic

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, an event the U.S. Forest Service is celebrating nationwide. Here in the Tongass, the Petersburg Ranger District is marking the occasion with a picnic at the Three Lakes Shelter.

Petersburg public health limits services to cut costs

Well child checkups are limited to children six and under. People over 29 can longer get immunizations, STD checks or birth control although there are a few exceptions.