Articles from the February 20, 2014 edition
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Assembly approves municipal remodel designs
The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted to move forward with its estimated $9.7 million municipal and... Full story
New member joins assembly
The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted in a new member to fill the seat left vacant by John Hoag... Full story
Humpy 500 winners donate prize to non-profit
A winner of last fall's Humpy 500 donated a portion of her winnings last Friday to the Petersburg... Full story
Yesterday's News
February 21, 1914 – While the passing of the Alaska Railroad Bill was a foregone conclusion, yet, great was the strain and anxiety upon its supporters...
Petersburg and Wrangell support SEAPA takeover of Tyee plant
The Petersburg Borough assembly unanimously approved a resolution supporting a similar Wrangell resolution recommending the operations and management...
Marine dealership turned over to son
In January Rocky and Sue Flint turned the operation of their 33 year-old business, Rocky's Marine,...
Editorial: Property rights apply to homeowners & their neighbors
The Superior Court Judge’s ruling to grant a stay on the demolition of a Petersburg home, which the borough deemed as a dangerous building, left a f...
Mayor's Report
During the Petersburg Borough Assembly’s Feb. 14 meeting, Mayor Mark Jensen reported the following: On July 14, 2013, the Alaska Redistricting B...
Police reports
February 18 Police arrested Patrick M. Mooney, 54, on charges of Driving Under the Influence, Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance and Refusal...
FBI verifies non-pornographic images of local children in Petersen case
Investigators discovered images of Petersburg children in connection with the pending criminal case against Tye Leif Petersen, former Petersburg...
Vikings go 1-1 in conference home games
The Petersburg Vikings duked it out with Mt. Edgecumbe Friday night coming away from the bout with...
Petersburg high school offers partial credit for science bowl
The Petersburg District School Board voted unanimously Tuesday evening to allow students participating in the Alaska Tsunami Ocean Science Bowl to...
Pollock as halibut bait could increase catch rates and reduce bycatch
Bait is always a big expenditure for many fishing businesses and pollock could help cut costs for Alaska halibut longliners who fish in the Gulf....
Bill on electronic notices pulled from floor
JUNEAU (AP) — The sponsor of a bill that would allow municipalities to post certain public notices online rather than in newspapers said Tuesday t...
Business leaders optimistic about increase sales
Sales increased for local Petersburg businesses by more than $14 million in 2013 compared to 2012. Business across town such as Viking Travel, Diamant...
