City of Kupreanof celebrates 40 years

Earlier this month, the small incorporated city of Kupreanof, across the Wrangell Narrows from Petersburg celebrated its 40th Anniversary.

The official celebration will take place in May, giving the City Council time to prepare a proper celebration, and take advantage of active tourism during warm weather. Kupreanof pride will be on full display, and they hope to have teeshirts, hats and hoodies, printed with the city logo available for purchase during the celebration.

The city’s rich history of community includes 13 mayors. Nine of those mayors have a combined total of 36 years of service, an...