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Student glacier survey reports little change at LeConte

A team of student surveyors from Petersburg High School just completed an annual visit to the LeConte Glacier on the mainland near Petersburg. This is the 32nd year for the program to record the position of the terminus of the southernmost tidewater glacier in North America. The students have found little change in the location of ice face, no big retreat or advance again this year. They were able to verify their work for the first time using a satellite image.

Memorial Day Ceremony – Monday, May 25 10am at the Petersburg Cemetery

State budget cuts impact prosecuting attorney for Petersburg

State budget cuts are impacting a prosecuting attorney responsible for some court cases in Petersburg.

Locals, visitors enjoy sunny Little Norway festival

Petersburg on Monday wrapped up a six day Little Norway Festival complete with music, dancing and celebration under sunny skies. The annual event centers around May 17th, marking the signing of the Norwegian constitution and the community’s Norwegian heritage. It also marks Armed Services Day and a lull before the start of the busy fishing season.

Lightning causes power outage in Petersburg

A rare thunder and lightning display caused a brief power outage in Petersburg Tuesday afternoon. Petersburg Power and Light superintendent Joe Nelson reported that lightning hit a tree along with a transmission line and distribution line for the local electric utility.