Articles from the July 24, 2014 edition

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 By Kyle Clayton    News    July 24, 2014

Assembly advances electric rate increase ordinance

The Petersburg Borough Assembly approved an updated electric ordinance that increases rates by four percent during the next two years. The current... Full story

 
 By Kyle Clayton    News    July 24, 2014

Assembly approves Thomas Bay Power Authority transfer

The Petersburg Borough Assembly authorized Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht to sign off on the agreement between the Petersburg Borough, the City and... Full story

 

New Sentinel and Pilot reporter

The Wrangell Sentinel welcomes its newest staff writer, Dan Rudy. Rudy recently arrived in Wrangell...

 

Yesterday's News

July 25, 1914 – Workmen employed in blasting soft rock from a quarry in Connecticut recently came across a bit of rock which had been blown out abou...

 

Outlook Park upgrades to begin this summer

The Parks and Recreation department will spruce up Outlook Park by landscaping and adding a... Full story

 

New traffic signs on Mitkof Highway

A new black and white sign will designate "Headlights On At All Times" in Petersburg at the Kings Row intersection (MP 0.7) to 2.2 miles south of the...

 
 By Kyle Clayton    News    July 24, 2014

Borough assembly advances sales tax code changes

Despite some talk of changes, the Petersburg Borough Assembly again voted during Monday’s meeting to pass six ballot measures that change the...

 

Police reports

July 16 A caller informed police that an individual was not leaving their residence. A caller requested an officer to assist with an individual refusi...

 
 By Kyle Clayton    News    July 24, 2014

ADOT to present draft transportation plan in Petersburg

Alaska Department of Transportation (ADOT) staff is headed to Petersburg to discuss with the community its new Southeast Alaska Transportation Plan,...

 

Borough manager's report

Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht reported the following during Monday’s assembly meeting: The borough has seen increased littering and other...

 

Soldier mauled by bear was wearing protective gear

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska Army National Guard soldier was wearing a combat helmet and other protective gear when he was attacked by a bear...

 

EPA proposal could block huge Alaska mine

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed restrictions Friday that would essentially block development of a planned...

 
 By Laine Welch    Dockside    July 24, 2014

Fish Factor: Sockeye price drops thanks to catch being millions over projections

It came as no surprise when the first price postings last week tanked for Bristol Bay sockeye salmon to $1.20 a pound, with an extra 15 cents for...

 

School News

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Tessa Hasbrouck, daughter of Terry and Sandy Hasbrouck, received the Chancellor's Leadership Award for 2014...

 
 By Kyle Clayton    News    July 24, 2014

Canadian fisheries staff move fish across blockage in Stikine tributary

Canadian officials are airlifting Chinook and sockeye salmon over a landslide that caused a barrier...

 

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