Articles from the February 6, 2014 edition
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Assembly member resigns to avoid conflict of interest
Petersburg Borough Assembly Member John Hoag resigned his position on the assembly Monday. Hoag, a lawyer, said he's stepping down due to a conflict... Full story
Committee discusses tobacco tax recommendation
A tobacco tax might be the answer to the Petersburg Medical Center board’s future infrastructure funding concerns. The sales tax committee discussed l... Full story
Committee discusses additional tax on alcohol, pull-tabs
The sales tax committee discussed with citizens additional taxes on alcohol and pull-tabs last... Full story
Yesterday's News
February 7, 1914 – Everybody has heard about "fearless hunters," but very few have ever known o...
Citizens save commercial salvage program
Petersburg residents who utilize the landfill for commercial salvaging will still be able to take scrap metal after assembly voted down a proposed cha...
Editorial: Pilot publishes for 40 years
With this edition, the Petersburg Pilot turns 40 years old. Wrangell publisher Jamie Bryson brought this publication into being on February 8, 1974....
Updated criminal code would give police more discretion
An updated Petersburg criminal code would give officers more discretion when it comes to charging individuals with minor crimes. “What we’re loo...
Letters to the Editor
Petersburg Borough Comprehensive Plan To the Editor: The comprehensive plan is an attempt by the Petersburg Borough to look into the future and set...
Police reports
January 29 A caller reported an abandoned vehicle on their property. January 31 Police arrested William L. Smith, 42, on a charge of Violating...
Courts
January 30 Ryan Helmer appeared before Magistrate Judge Burrell on charges of Driving Under the Influence, Assault in the 4th degree Against a Peace...
Lady Vikings bring home two more wins
The Lady Vikings dominated its rival Wrangell Wolves last weekend during two away games. The girls...
Vikings win both nights against Wrangell Wolves
The Vikings brought home two wins from last weekend's homecoming games in Wrangell. Friday night's...
Assembly closer to approving hospital ordinance
The Petersburg Borough Assembly ironed out language in the ordinance governing the Petersburg Medical Center hospital board and settled on a...
Fish Factor: Innovative Alaska seafood products to be showcased
Eleven new seafood products from seven companies are set to be showcased at the upcoming Symphony of Seafood galas in Seattle and Anchorage. In its...
Borough Manager's report
The borough manager reported the following information during his bimonthly report to the assembly. North Harbor main floats one and two are in...
Parks and Rec's Losing Big competition begins
This year's Losing Big competition kicked off this week as contestants divided up into two teams...
Obituary, Dawn Michelle O'Neil Kerkenaar, 57
Dawn was born July 8, 1956 in Everett, Washington. She moved to Alaska with her family when she was... Full story