Olivia Rose, Author at KFSK

Petersburg unveils kéet yaakw with traditional canoe blessing at Sandy Beach

Over 100 people gathered to see Petersburg’s first canoe in a century when the local tribe unveiled and blessed it on April 19.

American Cruise Lines lease approved by Petersburg Borough Assembly

The Petersburg Borough will lease part of its tidelands to American Cruise Lines, which will build a mooring float and gangway there to support its cruise operations.

Petersburg Borough Assembly to consider American Cruise Lines lease

Two public hearings are scheduled for tonight’s Petersburg Borough Assembly meeting. One is for a resolution to approve leasing Borough-owned tidelands to American Cruise Lines. The other is for an ordinance making changes to the Borough’s budget.

Petersburg’s tribe prepares kéet yaakw, its first canoe in a century, for Journey to Celebration

There are a few things that make the new canoe special. It’s the first one Petersburg’s local tribe has owned, and the first the community has had in over a century. Several canoes from around the region will launch from Petersburg this summer with a group of people traveling to Juneau for the biennial Celebration festival. A lot of time, planning and paint has been put toward bringing the new killer whale canoe to life.

Petersburg Borough Assembly to weigh budget changes for new expenses, revenue at Monday’s meeting

Petersburg’s Borough Assembly will take an initial vote today on whether to make changes to the Borough’s budget. They will consider several additional issues as well — including land sales for housing, bike path maintenance, and more. The Assembly meets today (April 13) at noon in the Assembly Chambers. KFSK will broadcast that meeting live.