Petersburg’s middle and high schools have been operating remotely because of cases among staff and students.
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Pandemic economy contributes to record Southeast Dungeness crab prices
The size of the harvest was close to average, but the value of the crab was exceptional.
Infrastructure bill could boost ferries, energy projects in Southeast
Participants at a town hall forum discussed Southeast Alaska infrastructure projects — like energy projects and ferry funding — that could become possible with new funding.
Supply shortages, shipping delays hit Southeast Alaska businesses
A COVID-19 outbreak at a warehouse in Centralia, Washington has led to shipping delays at grocery stores throughout Southeast Alaska.
Petersburg steam whistle blast a sign of stronger pink salmon harvest
Fish and Game now predicts a total catch of 39 million by the end of the season, which would be an above-average harvest.
As bee populations decline, a statewide study looks into Alaska’s other pollinators
The goal of the project is to collect more comprehensive data on all pollinator species, including those on Mitkof Island.