Articles from the July 31, 2014 edition
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Thomas Bay Power Authority transfer progresses
The Petersburg and Wrangell Boroughs are a few steps closer to completing the transfer of Operations and Maintenance of the Tyee Lake hydroelectric... Full story
Put your Xtratufs on and dance, dance, dance
Two dozen daring dancers braved torrential rains to participate in National Dance Day on Saturday... Full story
Abbott resigns from Petersburg Medical Center board
After 14 years on the Petersburg Medical Center Board of Directors, Tom Abbott tendered his... Full story
Yesterday's News
August 1, 1914 – An unaccountable late season has somewhat worried the cannery men up till now; and great apprehension was felt all along that p...
Earthquakes near Glacier Bay jolt Southeast
A pair of mid-sized earthquakes occurred offshore in Palma Bay early Friday morning, about 49 miles west of Gustavus near Glacier Bay National Park....
Physical Therapy orders new equipment, offers new services
The Physical Therapy department at the Petersburg Medical Center has recently ordered new equipment...
Police reports
July 23 A caller reported being assaulted. A witness observed an individual driving with a revoked license. Two callers reported a parking violation...
Sport fishing closed in Blind Slough
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is closing sport fishing in Blind Slough due to broodstock concerns at the Crystal...
Bear essentials: Experts offer advice on bear encounters
WRANGELL — This year's Bearfest attracted a number of bear-knowledgable brainboxes, from biologists and behaviorists to wilderness managers, guides a...
Troopers investigate assault on fishing vessel
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska State Troopers say they are investigating an assault aboard a fishing vessel in Petersburg. Troopers say they r...
Governor asks feds to buy surplus canned salmon
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – Gov. Sean Parnell has asked a federal agency to buy about 1 million cases of canned pink salmon to ease a glut that has w...
Loan approved for Prince of Wales hydro project
KETCHIKAN, Alaska (AP) — A $20 million loan has been approved for a new hydropower project on Prince of Wales Island. KRBD reports that the Alaska E...
Alaska tourist train derails, slightly injuring 23 passengers
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) _ A vintage rail company that transports hundreds of thousands of tourists a year along the route of the historic Klondike...
Alaskans have opportunities to help shape fisheries policy
Nowhere in the world do people have more say in shaping fisheries policy than in Alaska. While the...
School News
University of North Dakota Carly Tate, daughter of Daniel and Anne Tate, received an academic achievement scholarship from the University of North...
Summer Reading Challenge ends with a splash
Dozens of youngster challenged themselves to read books this summer. Dozens of local businesses donated prizes, and it all concluded at a big pool...
Obituary, Patricia "Pat" Lee Walden (Ray), 58
Patricia "Pat" Lee Walden (Ray) of Sedro-Woolley, Wash., died suddenly on Thursday, July 24, 2014,... Full story
