Supporters say the bill would allow health care providers to continue to offer alternate sites for screening and testing and continue to use telemedicine during the pandemic.
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Point Baker woman co-produces film on Prince of Wales logging
A documentary film about the impacts of logging on Southeast Alaska’s Prince of Wales Island is starting to make its way through film festivals.
Forest Service to replace Raven’s Roost cabin near Petersburg
There are 18 cabins on the Petersburg Ranger District. Raven’s Roost is the only one on Mitkof Island, although there are several three-sided shelters.
Petersburg to take comment on Alaska Native land legislation
Community members have another chance to weigh in tonight on the potential transfer of Tongass National Forest land to five new urban Native corporations.
Petersburg COVID-19 outbreak eases
State officials said 44% of Petersburg’s cases were tied to a bar or restaurant, and 41% were tied to a school or daycare.
Petersburg women tell how International Women’s Day was celebrated in their home countries
Although International Women’s Day is not always celebrated in the U.S., dozens of other countries have been celebrating it for decades.
Petersburg among top hotspots for COVID-19 in US
Since February 18, health officials have reported 85 cases in the community of about 3,200.
Petersburg’s new visitor plan includes guidance for tourism industry, managing cruise ship wastewater
The Petersburg Economic Development Council released its final version of a community plan for responding to growth in the visitor industry. That plan presents a range of recommendations for managing more tourists and cruise ships.
Petersburg COVID-19 outbreak grows to 46 cases
Petersburg Medical Center leadership said on Tuesday that staff had been working around the clock.
Petersburg fire survivor thanks community and tells story of dramatic escape
Darcy Mallory woke up at about 4:30 a.m. to the sound of her partner shouting “Fire!” Her son, three dogs and a cat were all inside the burning house.