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The Port Protection fire and it's aftermath is the subject of this listener-submitted account, written by Port Protection resident Terri Metcalf.

Port Protection’s Wooden Wheel Cove Trading Post is still in business, despite a major fire that tore through its generator shed and warehouse the weekend before last. Port Protection residents and nearby neighbors rallied to save the general store, fuel stop and fish buying station which has served as a central feature of the small, remote community for decades. This week, Matt Lichtenstein checked-in with Wooden Wheel Cove Trading Post owner Jack Mason to learn more about the business and how it’s faring since last week’s fire

Petersburg’s consultants have come up with their latest conceptual design and cost estimate for a new North Harbor and expanded parking area. KFSK’S Matt Lichtenstein spoke with Harbormaster Glorianne Wollen this week about the newest design revisions called concepts five and six.

Petersburg officials hope to convince just three more area residents to sign the city’s petition for creation of a new Petersburg borough. They’re also hoping to stay above the contentious debate about the “pros” and “cons” of forming a new borough government. The city’s borough committee this month committed to seeking the remaining signatures on the proposed borough charter and petition without any changes.

Two Petersburg students performed with the All Northwest choir at Benroya hall in Seattle Last weekend. Music Teacher Matt Lenhard says Junior Elinor Robinson and Senior Ellie Bergren are only the third and 4th Petersburg students to be chosen for the group in the 13 years he’s been here. The 340 member choir includes top high school vocalists from Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. The Honor Choral Concert is put on every other year by the National Association for Music Education. Matt Lichtenstein listened-in to a recording from the All Northwest Choir rehearsal and spoke with the local singers and their teacher