Petersburg’s Indigenous name is Séet Ká Kwáan. It means people of the fast moving waters, referring to the Wrangell Narrows in front of town.
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Bill from Alaska delegation would extend waiver allowing cruises to bypass Canada ports
Alaska’s congressional delegation wants to extend the waiver of a law that makes Alaska-bound cruise ships stop in Canada.
Newscast – Friday, Feb. 18, 2022
In this newscast: Another 41 people in Juneau have tested positive for COVID-19; Alaska has a history of racial housing discrimination and segregation; Ketchikan’s school board will review an investigation into allegations of racism at a basketball game; Governor Mike Dunleavy says it’s proper for the stat to pay for his lawsuit; A task force found methamphetamine and cash in Wrangell
After more than a decade, overcrowded Shaktoolik is finally getting new homes
Alaskans are twice as likely to live in an overcrowded household than the national average. Rates are highest in small, off-the-road-system communities like Shaktoolik.
Bycatch task force works to refine mission ahead of November deadline
Early in the task force’s process, frustrations are already simmering about who’s in the loop.
Landslide briefly blocks access to hydro dam after record rainfall in Sitka
Rainfall in Sitka broke records on Wednesday, and February is shaping up to exceed the month’s typical rainfall by leaps and bounds.