The Petersburg Medical Center may be small but there are a lot of services in its lab and imaging departments that many small hospitals don’t have.
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Two dozen Petersburg High School students visit D.C.
This year Petersburg High School sent 24 juniors and seniors to Washington, DC for an indepth look at what goes on there. The program is called, “Close Up.”
Ferry Chenega’s return to service delayed
Sitka and Juneau will lose a week of fast ferry sailings this month. The Chenega will return to Southeast service May 14, a week later than scheduled.
Alaska Airlines diverts Juneau-Seattle flight to Vancouver, BC
CBC News is reporting that an Alaska Airlines plane en route to Seattle from Juneau was diverted to Vancouver today due to an electrical issue.
Tlingit-Haida pushes for larger tribal role in U.N.
The Juneau-based Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska wants a larger forum to address its concerns.
Epidemiologists confirm first case of PSP in 2015
The paralytic shellfish poisoning case originated with clams harvested on a private beach near Ketchikan.
Blessing and remembering Alaska’s commercial fishermen
This weekend marks the 25th anniversary of Juneau’s Blessing of the Fleet.
Update: Legislature votes to leave Juneau, for now
Juneau Sen. Dennis Egan said the capital city will be ready for legislative business to resume May 12.
Alaska senator continues pushback on Hyder issue
Alaska’s senior senator sent another letter to Canada’s ambassador to the US stressing the importance of keeping the border open 24 hours a day between Hyder, AK, and Stewart, BC.
Walker denies request to move special session to Anchorage
For days, the executive and legislative branches have been stuck on education funding, Medicaid, and the fundamental responsibility of paying for government.