Articles from the June 4, 2015 edition
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Vikings bring home five state titles
Two athletes in the Vikings six-member track and field team that traveled to Anchorage last weekend... Full story
One journey ends as another begins PHS graduates 32 in the class of 2015
You're free to make your own choices now; don't be afraid to head out into the open ocean. That was... Full story
Yesterday's News
June 5, 1915 – An advanced copy of the revenue law passed by the late territorial legislature was received this week. The following items in the a...
Without budget, state could experience shutdown
As of Tuesday, the Alaska Legislature meeting in a special session in Anchorage had still not passed a budget for the new fiscal year, which begins... Full story
Stedman Elementary selects 'key group' in teacher applicant pool
Stedman Elementary School will be welcoming three new teachers into its ranks this fall. Principal...
Discovery Center showcases local ecosystems
A new exhibit at the Clausen Museum puts the natural world of Mitkof Island at visitors'...
2015 King Salmon bag limits announced for Blind Slough
ADF&G, Division of Sport Fish recently announced the bag and possession limit of king salmon in the Wrangell Narrows-Blind Slough Terminal Harvest...
No water quality issues found after testing of waste spill samples
State Department of Environmental Conservation results are in, and there don’t appear to be any issues with water quality after an accidental spill o...
Police reports
May 27 A caller reported a vehicle parked in a no parking zone. Police received a report of an individual littering. A caller complained about a const...
Courts
May 27 Nelson Samuel Warren appeared for a Change of Plea hearing before Superior Court Judge William Carey. The defendant pled guilty to Attempted Mi...
Baseball seasons ends for Vikings at regionals
The Petersburg High School baseball team ended their season with two losses in the Region V...
Chautauqua group brings music, entertainment and service
The New Old Time Chautauqua (NOTC) group will be parading into Petersburg later this month. The 55 p...
PHS track and field holding elementary track camp
Little ones will get the chance to see what track and field athletes do firsthand this weekend with the Petersburg High School team holding its...
Farm property tax exemption fails to see the light of day
A short-lived farm property tax exemption proposal died during an assembly meeting Monday afternoon. Assembly member Jeigh Stanton Gregor had been...
PMC taking a closer look at facility needs
The Petersburg Medical Center Board of Directors is taking a closer look at future needs for the community’s hospital. The board approved a f...
Obituary, Owyn Jackson
Owyn Jackson was born on Friday, June 6, 2014 at 4:54 pm and passed away at 7:20 pm. He weighed 1... Full story
Road Construction Update:
As part of his bi-monthly report to the Assembly, Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht gave updates on...
SEAPA helipad project progresses
At a special meeting on May 15, the board of the Southeast Alaska Power Agency (SEAPA) approved the purchase of 348 helicopter landing pad panels...
Fish Factor: State budget failure means layoffs for Alaska's salmon managers this summer
Alaska’s salmon industry is ready to get corked by the inability of state lawmakers to pass a budget. More than 20,000 state workers are bracing f...
Manager's Report
Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht gave the following report at Monday’s Assembly meeting: -On May 12, the Harbor Department had their annual surprise v...
PHS grad following his brother on USCG Academy path
Following in his older brother Joe's footsteps, Petersburg High School graduate Ben Zarlengo has acc...
