Articles from the August 8, 2013 edition
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Future uncertain for Rasmus Enge Memorial bridge
The Rasmus Enge Memorial bridge on Sing Lee Alley might prove to be beyond repair after officials... Full story
Landfill prepares for incoming North Harbor dredge material
The Petersburg Landfill is selling its scrap metal as it clears the way for more than 40,000 cubic... Full story
Commercial Fisheries set record week Pink harvest
Petersburg seine fisheries are bustling this season as commercial fishermen netted record-breaking pink salmon numbers last week. Petersburg’s Troy... Full story
Yesterday's News
August 2, 1913 – Hans Pruschoff, the most daring local hunter and trapper returned from an extended trip covering some three months or more. Hans...
Senator Murkowski visits with Petersburg Residents
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski and Petersburg residents had a conversation Tuesday night in the Sons...
Editorial: Let the police chief set the speed
The speed limit on Sandy Beach Road should not be established by a referendum, or a public opinion poll. The police chief needs to set the speed...
Anchorage artist showcased during Petersburg First Friday Art Show
Miele Gallery and Framing featured Barbara Lavallee paintings during its August 1 show. Some of her...
Letters to the Editor
PSAB Questions To the Editor: The Public Safety Advisory Board and Petersburg Police Department by a request from the public, are seeking responses...
Police reports
July 31 A caller reported a cabin burned down along Petersburg Creek. A caller reported an individual violating a protective order. Officers spoke to...
State estimates final cost of Ocean Beauty ferry crash
The Alaska Department of Transportation estimates Ocean Beauty’s insurance claim to be between $2....
Fire destroys Allen mill July 30 in Wrangell
WRANGELL — A fire destroyed the Allen mill site on Tuesday, July 30, leaving Mike Allen’s...
Alaska Permanent Fund ends year with $44.9B value
JUNEAU (AP) — The Alaska Permanent Fund posted its highest year-ending balance, with a preliminary value of $44.9 billion. While the fund has reache...
Fish Factor- Alaska's largest fishery gets underway in winter
Holy Oncorhynchus! Any doubts about the brand power of Alaska salmon can be put to rest after the high visibility contretemps over the past few weeks...
Whale Watchers view hundreds of humpbacks in Frederick Sound
The same warm summer weather that killed 1,000 King salmon two weeks ago in Blind Slough is also con...