Category: Local News

UPDATE: Petersburg volunteers rescue entangled whale

by Baiz Hoen | Jul 29, 2026 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

After a few hours, a volunteer group freed a humpback whale that was entangled in a gillnet near Petersburg around 6:30 p.m.

New Kito’s Kave management vows to maintain ‘core soul’ of iconic bar

by Taylor Heckart | Jul 29, 2026 | Featured News, Local News, News, Syndicated | 0

Kito’s Kave has been an institution in Petersburg for decades. Brothers-in-law Jake Dougher and Anders Rosvold recently took up the helm as owners of the iconic bar, and say they want to keep what the community loves while opening a new chapter for the space.

Filing window opens for Petersburg’s 2026 municipal election

by Olivia Rose | Jul 28, 2026 | Featured News, Local News, News, Syndicated | 0

The candidacy filing window to run for office in Petersburg is open until Aug. 25. There are 23 positions in local office due for election this fall.

Work continues on $1.1 million sewer line repair at Petersburg’s aquatic center

by Taylor Heckart | Jul 27, 2026 | Featured News, Local News, News, Syndicated | 0

The aquatic center at Petersburg’s community center has been closed since May for repairs to the building’s sewer line. Community members have been eager to return to the pool. But, as the construction continues, it’s still not safe for swimmers to return just yet.

‘I’m not in it to make a bunch of money:’ owner of Petersburg’s waffle truck says community is the best part of the business

by Baiz Hoen | Jul 24, 2026 | Featured News, Local News, News, Syndicated | 0

Evan Prussack, the owner of Wander Waffle, debuted his sourdough waffles during Petersburg’s Little Norway Festival in May. The pastor-turned-waffle-chef said his new business is a way to connect with the community.