Articles from the February 15, 2018 edition
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Borough hired consultant to investigate workplace bullying in police department
The Petersburg borough attorney hired a consultant last year to conduct an investigation into allegations of workplace bullying within the police...
Local teens charged after video shows vehicle hitting 2 deer
Alaska Wildlife Troopers filed charges against two Petersburg teens who allegedly hit multiple deer with a truck last week, filmed it, and then...
To the Editor
Teen issues statement on harassing game charge To the editor: Dear Community of Petersburg, I very much regret many of my recent decisions, totally... Full story
Juneau considers new rules for anchoring in city waters
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Juneau officials have decided to review ordinances on anchoring boats in an attempt to stop vessels from being left to waste i...
Yesterday's News
February 15, 1918 James Brennan’s new pool room and soft-drink emporium was opened for all time to come last Saturday. Three new pool and billiard t...
Local woman does Roller Derby World Cup
The only Alaskan to compete in this year's Roller Derby World Cup is a Petersburg woman, and she...
To the Editor
Citizens Expect Integrity To the Editor: Recently the citizens of Petersburg voted to define the eligibility of seniors to receive sales tax exempt...
Juneau considers new rules for anchoring in city waters
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Juneau officials have decided to review ordinances on anchoring boats in an attempt to stop vessels from being left to waste i...
Police Report
Feb. 7 — An officer assisted a citizen with a vehicle stuck in the snow. An officer spoke with a complainant concerning a reported attempted theft. A...
Alaska troopers say fentanyl overdoses are growing concern
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The synthetic opioid fentanyl is an escalating problem in Alaska, and it’s leading to a significant increase in deaths, state...
Boys basketball: 'Two steps forward, one step back'
Vikings boys basketball logged 75 points on Friday and then 37 on Saturday, enough to split its...
PFD reports strong returns, value of $64B
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. reported strong returns and a total value of $64 billion in the first half of the 2018 f...
PHS girls basketball lose two to Craig
The PHS girls basketball team lost both games to Craig last weekend. It was homecoming weekend, and...
Fish Factor: Processors at Bristol Bay pay for doctors during salmon season
The nation’s top fishing port welcomed seven European seafood buyers in late January – all women – and showed off its massive seafood industry durin...
School News
Sierra Streuli has been named to the University of Montana Dean’s List and Scholar of the College of Humanities and Sciences for Spring 2017 S...
Senate leaders urge Walker to re-evaluate pick for seat
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Senate leaders on Tuesday urged Gov. Bill Walker to go back to the drawing board in seeking nominees for a vacant S...
Local artist unveils "We Are One" photo display at the Library
The Petersburg Public Library is featuring a photo display made by a local artist who wants to...
Two PHS teams compete in ocean sciences bowl
Two high school teams from Petersburg competed in Seward last weekend in a state competition focusing on ocean sciences. This year Petersburg has nine...