Articles from the March 13, 2014 edition
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The Lady Vikings take home one win at regionals
After beating the Sitka Wolves in Juneau last Wednesday, the Lady Vikings fell to Sitka and Mt.... Full story
Alaska and world seafood market expert encourages Petersburg to adapt
Director of the University of Alaska's Institute for Social and Economic Research Dr. Gunnar Knapp e... Full story
Yesterday's News
March 14, 1914 – Dr. Maud L. Dunn, a noted American lecturer now in London, in one of her lectures said that some women are always complaining,...
Hospital board cuts raises and raises fees in effort to balance budget
In an effort to balance next year’s budget, the Petersburg Medical Center Board voted Tuesday to increase patient fees and reduce employee raise mec... Full story
What is PERS and why does it matter?
The topic of PERS and the strain it puts on State and local funding continues to crop up as news stories develop. The Public Employee Retirement...
EDITORIAL: Rebuild the hatchery
An early morning fire destroyed the incubation room and other infrastructure at the Crystal Lake Hatchery last week. The structural loss was valued...
Science bowl students among top competitors in State competition
The Seas Masons—Petersburg High School’s Alaska Tsunami Science Bowl team—placed 4th out of the 18 teams from across Alaska that competed in...
Police reports
March 5 A caller reported a safety hazard from an individual feeding birds in the roadway. March 6 A caller spoke with an officer concerning assault....
Green Dot intervention classes to begin next week
Petersburg Mental Health Services (PMHS) is looking for volunteers to sign up for its bystander training class that will be held next week as part of...
Gov. Parnell talks State economy, local impacts
Gov. Sean Parnell visited Petersburg last week and spoke with Petersburg Pilot staff about regional issues as well as the future of Alaska’s...
Vikings lose to Mt. Edecumbe at Region V Tourney
The Petersburg Vikings lost twice to Mt. Edgecumbe at the regional tournament games last week....
Totem, Elks, to join Rayme's as no-smoke zones
WRANGELL — Two prominent local taverns will join the ranks of the smoke-free in the coming weeks. Totem Bar & Liquor Store will go smoke-free...
Parvovirus reported in Wrangell
WRANGELL — A highly contagious and potentially fatal canine virus has been reported in Wrangell. Two cases of Parvovirus, symptoms of which include...
Tanner Crab fishery sees increased harvest, price
This year’s Tanner Crab season saw the highest harvest since the 2000/2001 season. Alaska Department of Fish and Game Lead Crab Biologist Joe...
40-day Lenten season means surge for Alaska's seafood products
Last Wednesday marked the start of Lent, a time of fasting, soul searching and repentance for hundreds of millions of Christians around the world....
Crane Dock project to begin mid-September
Western Marine Construction was the solitary bidder for the Crane Dock approach-widening project. The construction company bid the construction costs...
Obituary, Bruce Hershel Jones, 78
Bruce Hershel Jones was born in Petersburg, Alaska in 1935, and went to be with the Lord on March... Full story
Holmgrain, Birchell to wed
Randal and Sarah Holmgrain of Petersburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Renee...