Alaska’s Little Norway celebrated Norwegian Constitution Day in mid-May with a week-long festival.
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UPDATE: Alaska State Troopers identify boater killed in collision near Petersburg
A Coast Guard spokesperson says it’s unclear what led to the collision, and an investigation is ongoing.
New report questions business model of British Columbia gold mines
The report says mines are allowing day traders and Canadian taxpayers to assume most of the financial risk, while a much smaller group of shareholders reaps the rewards.
U.S. Forest Service cuts back Southeast Alaska timber sale after public comments
The initial Thomas Bay timber sale proposal was for about 22 million board feet. But after a few years of public process, that has shrunk to 12.6 million board feet to be harvested through a patchwork of areas over several years.
Petersburg actor L’xeis Diane Benson is in HBO’s True Detective: Night Country
Benson’s character has appeared in each of the first three episodes, but it’s still not clear how she fits into the plot.
Reality TV crews bring economic boost to Petersburg, but many wonder if it’s worth it
In 2023, three reality TV shows and one feature-length documentary were shot in Petersburg.