Articles from the February 22, 2024 edition
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Flat state funding complicates ongoing teacher negotiations
The Associated Teachers of Petersburg (ATP) and Petersburg School District are negotiating the next...
Blind Slough closed to king salmon sport fishing this summer
The fresh waters of Blind Slough will be closed to sport fishing for king salmon this summer, from June 1 through July 31, according to the sport...
For the Rights of All
Last Friday morning, students at Rae Stedman Elementary listened closely to local author and actor...
Yesterday's News News from 25-50-75-100 years ago
February 22, 1924 – Salmon may migrate distances of 1,000 miles or more, it was proved in an experiment conducted by the United States Bureau of F...
Ordinance would allow sale of borough property below assessed value for public benefit
An ordinance amending Petersburg municipal code to allow borough land to be disposed of for less than assessed or appraised value when deemed for a...
Permanent Fund leaders propose to borrow up to $4 billion for investments
The leaders of the $76 billion Alaska Permanent Fund voted unanimously on Friday to adopt a strategic plan that calls for borrowing up to $4 billion... Full story
To the Editor
Blind Slough King Salmon To the Editor: ADFG will not be opening Blind Slough freshwater king salmon sport fishery in summer 2024. They are expecting...
Guest Editorial
Risky business not the state’s business The advice for Las Vegas gamblers is don’t bet more than you can afford to lose. It’s generally the same...
Police report
February 14 – An officer conducted a welfare check on South 3rd Street. An officer responded to a parking complaint on Dolphin Street and a vehicle w...
Dunleavy proposes crackdown on unpermitted public protests
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration introduced legislation on Wednesday that would criminalize unpermitted street protests and other activities that b... Full story
USDA commits to big purchase of Alaska salmon and pollock for national food programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will purchase about 50 million pounds of Alaska seafood to use in national food and nutrition-assistance programs,... Full story
Vikings work overtime on the road in Metlakatla
Petersburg’s Varsity Vikings basketball squad took on Metlakatla for two games last week, resulting in two losses against their tough competitors. Aft...
Lady Vikings have a rough trip to Metlakatla
After a difficult trip down to Metlakatla the Lady Vikings fought their hardest during their two matches on Thursday and Friday. Up against...
Haines loses appeal of Census which showed 500 resident drop
The U.S. Census Bureau rejected Haines' appeal over the 2020 population count, which showed Haines’ population dropping by around 500 residents. ...
Wrangell officials concerned about ongoing population decline
Wrangell borough officials are concerned that Wrangell continues to lose population, while those who stay in town grow older and leave the workforce....
Independent Grocery Alliance Retailers of the Year
IGA President John Ross presents Hammer & Wikan General Manager and CEO Jim Floyd with the USA...
George Willard Curtiss, 88
George Willard Curtiss was born March 28, 1935, in Dallas, Oregon to Burt and Beulah Curtiss. He was...
Stork report
Alice and Cody Wegener are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Charlotte Brooke...
Alaska House rejects per-student school funding increase
The Alaska House of Representatives voted on Wednesday against increasing the amount written into law saying how much the state should spend per stude... Full story