Articles from the February 4, 2016 edition
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Assembly silent on Kake access road funding reallocation
One could hear the proverbial crickets chirping after Petersburg Mayor Mark Jensen brought up the assembly’s previous request to have a discussion abo... Full story
Chum release in Thomas Bay put on hold
A plan to release millions of chum fry in Thomas Bay, a popular sport fishing area for Petersburg locals, was put on hold in early December until... Full story
Yesterday's News
February 5, 1916 – The Windham Bay correspondent of the Daily Empire reports that Captain Wyman and Mr. Wenzel, who recently made the trip from P...
Catholic church welcomes new pastor
Life is an open book for Fr. Steven Gallagher, the new pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in... Full story
Borough Assembly slowly but surely crafts marijuana ordinance
The Petersburg Borough Assembly is a short step closer to drafting a complete marijuana ordinance. Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht discussed the...
Guest Editorial: More than oil
Alaskans know the importance of oil to the state's economy and state government coffers. No question. Oil is huge. But with all the talk of oil, it's...
Police reports
January 27 A caller reported an individual parking in a private driveway without permission. January 28 A driver was given a warning for speeding on...
State dismisses drug distribution case against local man
The state’s case against Lars Christensen, who was facing charges of two counts of Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the 2nd and 3rd d...
Courts
January 28 Steven Homer appeared before Superior Court Judge Carey for a petition to revoke probation. Homer admitted to an alleged violation and his...
Coast Guard Appreciation Reception
Charlie Christensen's boat, the Angela Marie, sank on February 15, 1994. After hearing a recording...
Coast Guard Appreciation Reception
After watching a U.S. Coast Guard video clip of their rescue, skipper Steve Berry recounted his expe...
Land committee wants to increase borough owned acres
The Petersburg Land Selection Committee reviewed their preliminary land selections this week and...
Correction:
Last week's story regarding the local budget and revenue sources, reported that seniors don't have to pay sales or property taxes. It should be noted...
Borough Manager's Report
Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht gave the following report at Monday’s regular Assembly meeting: There has been increased homeless activity, with squa...
The reality of landlines and phonebooks
Alaska Power and Telephone (AP&T) began serving Southeast customers in 1957 with the purchase of...
Fish Factor: Halibut catches will not be slashed for the first time in 15 years
Alaska’s halibut stocks are showing signs of an uptick and fishermen’s catches will not be slashed for the first time in 15 years. Fishery man...
Southeast Alaska deer season hunt reports due
The Sitka black-tailed deer hunting season is now closed in Southeast Alaska. All hunters who obtained deer harvest tickets, even those who did not...
School News
Gonzaga University Carolyn Kvernvik has earned placement on the Gonzaga University President's List for fall semester 2015. University of Minnesota...
2015 - 2016 Petersburg High School Honor Roll and Academic Excellence
Highest Honor Roll 12th Grade: Joshua James Andrews, Ruby M. Brock, Kelly S. Engell, Stuart H. Medalen, Chauncy Nicholas Sandhofer, Kylie G. Wallace....
Alaska authors wow locals with words
Almost 30 people showed up to the library for a book signing and reading event on Monday night, and...
