Articles from the June 13, 2013 edition
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Pilot in deadly crash reported fog, rain
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The pilot involved in the fatal crash of a small sightseeing plane in... Full story
PMC accused of Whistleblower Act violation
Former Petersburg Medical Center Business Office Manager Ramona Thompson has accused PMC administration of violating the Alaska Whistleblower Act alon... Full story
New police officer sworn in Monday afternoon
Newly sworn Petersburg Police Officer, Jim Kerr, arrived in Petersburg from Arizona June 3 and is... Full story
Yesterday's News
June 14, 1913 – Mr. and Mrs. Barkdull returned last Tuesday and brought back with them a very credible certificate of their prowess as hunters in th...
Orca pod seen along Kupreanof
A pod of 7 Orca whales, including a juvenile, hunted for salmon along a tide rip near Beacon Point...
Tonka timber sale to benefit local projects
The Tonka Timber Sales Logging Project was contracted in September 2012 and the work commenced on two projects in Feb. 2013. “Two different...
Letters to the Editor
Pennies for Patients fundraiser total To the Editor: We have just received the grand total from our “Pennies for Patients” fundraising drive this...
Police reports
June 5 An individual was reported banging on a door trying to force it open on Sing Lee Alley. Officers responded to a call regarding harassment....
Thank You
I would like to thank the EMTs that responded to the 911 call in May when my husband needed help because he was barely breathing and unresponsive and...
Trooper report
June 6 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Harlan F. Freeman, age 75, of Petersburg while commercial trolling in Frederick Sound. Investigation...
Courts
June 11 Nicholas Cody Hendry, 21, appeared before Magistrate Desiree Burrell for a felony first appearance on the charge of second degree assault and...
First Art Walk of the season a success
Despite the road construction, and mess in downtown the first First Friday Art Walk of the season...
Rain Game Classic is in full swing
The Petersburg Chamber of Commerce has sponsored the new Rain Game Classic for residents to predict the correct annual rainfall in Petersburg....
Scientists want protections for salmon on Tongass
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — More than 200 scientists have signed onto a letter asking Congress to enact legislation protecting 1.9 million acres of...
Southland attorney requests TBPA settlement
wrangell — The former general manager of Thomas Bay Power Authority is asking the utility’s Board of Commissioners for a severance package that...
Troopers: Man killed in bear mauling near Fairbanks
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 64-year-old Fairbanks man was mauled to death by a bear at a remote lake in Alaska's interior, authorities said Friday. T...
Summer not just for salmon, crab seasons getting underway
Amidst the salmon fisheries starting up all across the state, several Alaska crab seasons also get underway each summer. In mid-June, the summer...
Mountan View Manor's Senior Senior Prom loads of fun
The second Annual Senior Senior Prom was a huge success Friday evening with music and dancing for...
Anti-borough activists change organization name
President Bob Lynn of CCUB, formerly 'Concerned Citizens of the Unorganized Borough', announces the name of the organization was changed by unanimous...