Poll workers say Petersburg had strong voter participation in Alaska’s primary this year. Votes cast in town on Tuesday mostly align with the unofficial statewide results.
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While Eric Wolford is new to Petersburg, he’s not new to teaching in small Alaska communities.
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Petersburg voters have until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday (Aug. 18) to cast their pick for governor, state House and Senate, and U.S. House and Senate. Petersburg’s polling place is in the Parks and Rec community center.
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The Petersburg Borough Assembly, acting in its role as the Board of Adjustment, will look at an appeal from a tribal government that wants to subdivide a property in order to build a communications tower.
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Petersburg’s annual Pedal/Paddle Battle, a fundraiser for the Petersburg Medical Center Foundation, raised over $25,000 on Aug 8. That’s the most the event has ever raised.
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Editor’s note: This story was updated on Aug. 18, 2026 with Wilson’s plea and updated charges.
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Petersburg’s public works director says the new breakwaters will improve safety at the important transportation hub.
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The remains are currently at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle. Three members of the Petersburg Indian Association will travel to Seattle on September 1 and will return on September 4.
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