Articles from the April 20, 2017 edition
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Six students prepare for CNA tests on June 2
The Petersburg Medical Center is embarking on a program to "grow their own" future staff members...
Sales tax changes proposed for ballot
Voters may soon decide whether or not they want to raise the sales tax cap and to eliminate the exemption for the sale of goods purchased within the...
Alaska governor offers help in brokering fiscal fix
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – With Alaska legislative leaders at odds over how to best address the state’s multibillion-dollar deficit, Gov. Bill Walker on Tu...
Yesterday's News
April 20, 1917 - J. H. Scott arrived here on the City of Seattle and has taken charge, as superintendent, of the Doyhof Fish Products Company...
Borough Assembly again approves lower power rate for school district, not hospital
The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted in its second reading to approve an ordinance that provides an 8 cent power rate for the school buildings. The b...
Beat the Odds funds cancer care, travel, education in Petersburg
The Beat the Odds, A Race Against Cancer has agreed to allocate funds totaling $25,718.95 dollars for cancer care equipment, travel costs, support...
To the Editor:
Fluoridation debate will continue Dear Editor and Assembly Members: In June of 2004, the Juneau Fluoride Commission was appointed and given the task...
Alaska capital city looks to expand borders
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – The capital city of Alaska is looking to expand its borders. The Juneau Empire reported Sunday that the city and borough of J...
Trooper report
On April 10, Prince of Wales based Troopers received a report of fuel theft from a construction project on Salt Chuck Road in Klawock. Wayne Browning...
No Police report this week
No media information (used to compile the weekly police report) was received from the Petersburg Police Department prior to press time this...
Courts
April 3 — The court extended a short term Domestic Violence order for plaintiff Kimberly Cole against defendant David Schulz. April 6 — Permilia Lyo...
Supreme President and Marshal visit local Emblem Club
The Petersburg Emblem Club received a visit from The Supreme Emblem Club of the United States of...
PHS coach and player log last win for year
The top player and coach for Alaska's 2A boys division this year returned victorious from the post-s...
Workers plug Alaska North Slope oil well that leaked gas
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – An oil well leaking natural gas on Alaska’s North Slope was successfully plugged by pumping saltwater into the well, acc...
Fish Factor: A brighter outlook for Alaska's 2017 salmon season
A brighter outlook for Alaska’s upcoming salmon season just got even better. Markets are looking good, the statewide salmon catch forecast of 204 mill...
Juneau may close facilities to balance budget
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – Alaska’s capital city and borough are considering closing a museum, gym and educational facility to balance its 2018 bud...
In Alaska, anxiety grows as debate over health care rages
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – Going without health insurance is a risk. Going without it in Alaska can be a gamble of a much higher order, for this is a p...
Wrangell faces possible summer water shortage
WRANGELL – The Borough Assembly convened in a special meeting midday Monday to change course on a...
Wrangell marijuana shop receives state approval, may not open
WRANGELL – Licenses for the cultivation and retail of marijuana were approved for a Wrangell applicant earlier this month. The Marijuana Control Board...
Current sport fishing rules for filleting and de-heading fish
Marine boat anglers returning to ports where and when on-site ADF&G creel surveys are conducted will be prohibited from filleting, mutilating, and...
SEC seeking private sector data in new survey
WRANGELL – Regional economic forum Southeast Conference is seeking out data on private sector investment for its annual report on the economy. The...
