Officials with the Petersburg Indian Association say the tribal government’s financial situation is strong despite a federal investigation and the recent resignation of four board members and several staff members.
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Two Petersburg men are safe after escaping from a capsized fishing vessel in Petersburg’s South Harbor Sunday afternoon.
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When the Alaska Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood hold their 100th anniversary Grand Camp Convention next year, it will be under one constitution. The social and civil rights organizations have always worked together, but under different governing documents. During this fall’s Grand Camp convention in Klawok, ANB and ANS delegates voted to share the same, updated constitution while keeping their status as separate organizations. Earlier this month, several Grand Camp officials visited Petersburg to swear-in the local ANB and ANS leadership. Matt Lichtenstein took the opportunity to speak with ANS Grand President Mary Brown of Klawok, Treasurer Marvin Adams of Anchorage, ANB Grand Vice President Sasha Sobellof of Juneau and ANS Grand Sgt. at Arms Brenda Louise of Petersburg. In a lengthy interview, they discussed the significance of the constitutional change as well as their thoughts about the upcoming 100th anniversary. (Note, this is the extended audio which lasts about 38 minutes)
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Petersburg’s city council Monday approved the site plan for the new library and voted to seek a company to demolish or remove the 30-year-old Romiad Building from that site. Supporters of the project backed the plan that came out of a long public process and did not include keeping that building.
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Petersburg’s city council Monday approved an agreement that could help startup a new sawmill on Mitkof Island. The agreement offers incentives for a Washington company to start a new enterprise in the area. Councilors also took the first step towards a fee change at city Parks and Recreation facilities.
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