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U.S. Forest Service cuts back Southeast Alaska timber sale after public comments

“It’s more listening. We’ve listened more carefully to all the people who have an interest in it now and it’s more holistic,” said Ray Born, U.S. Forest Service district ranger for the Petersburg area. “And that’s kind of one of the unique things about the Forest Service, you know, we focus on serving the people and caring for the land – it’s that balance there that makes it really interesting, and we spend more time listening to the people now.”

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Petersburg Borough and Mental Health’s Trust Land Office try to find common ground on subdivision design

Alaska’s Mental Health Trust Land Office is hoping to sell more than 100 lots in a subdivision south of Petersburg. But last fall, the Petersburg Borough Assembly voted unanimously to reject the design of the subdivision, saying it would create confusion, ill will, and expense to the borough. During a work session on March 4, assembly members and Trust Land Office officials tried to find a way to move forward with the proposed subdivision. But as KFSK’s Hannah Flor reports, the meeting ended without any formal agreements. 

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Varsity Vikings flatten visiting Panthers; Lady Vikings secure third win of the season

Petersburg High School’s basketball teams hosted Craig last week for the Vikings’ senior weekend. The Varsity Vikings defeated the Panthers both nights, securing a second seed in the ongoing 2A regional tournament. But last week’s games against Craig meant something completely different for the Lady Vikings, who landed their third win of the season.

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Petersburg’s Public Health Nurse: How to avoid measles when it’s on the rise nationwide

More and more cases of measles have been documented in the United States over the last two years. And there have already been 41 cases of measles in the first two months of this year, compared to the 58 cases in all of 2023. But while measles has been reported in 16 states, it has not yet reached Alaska. Petersburg and Wrangell’s Public Health Nurse Erin Michael is hoping travelers enjoying the upcoming spring break don’t get the highly contagious virus.

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