Articles from the November 16, 2017 edition
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Assembly to form citizen tax committee
The Petersburg Borough Assembly talked at length in a meeting last week about forming a tax committee, made of community members who could explain...
Petersburg artist illustrates two children's books
A local Petersburg artist illustrated two children's book with ancient stories from the Tlingit and...
Yesterday's News
November 16, 1917 – The eleven-ton gas boat Helen of Wrangell, owned by Richard Hofstad, was wrecked at the north end of Level Island, November 1,...
Borough assembly passes additional contingency for Petersburg Municipal Power & Light remodel
The remodel of the Petersburg Municipal Power and Light building is asking for an additional $60,000 in contingency dollars to address items that...
New high school course focuses on financial literacy
A group of high school seniors at PHS are learning how to manage finances in a career readiness course. Students manage hypothetical loans, credit car...
Meeting to discuss National Guard presence in Southeast Alaska Thursday
The Alaska National Guard will host a town hall meeting this Thursday in Juneau to provide an update on the Alaska National Guard in Southeast...
To the Editor
Run Borough like a business o the Editor: At the last Borough Assembly meeting there was a discussion about forming a tax committee. It was mentioned...
2018 S.E. Alaska Pink Salmon harvest forecast
The Southeast Alaska 2018 pink salmon harvest is predicted to be in the average range, with a point estimate of 23 million fish (80% confidence...
Police Report
Nov. 8 — Extra patrols were requested on Lumber St. Police assisted with a lockout on Lumber St. Jordan B. McCombs, 28, received a citation for...
Letter cites B.C.'s failure to control 60 years of acid mine pollution
(JUNEAU) A joint letter sent Wednesday to U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson from Alaska Governor Bill Walker and Lt. Governor Byron Mallott,...
PHS volleyball posts wins prior to region tourney
It was senior appreciation night for the Petersburg volleyball team on Thursday, where it shutout Wr...
PHS wrestling places second in home meet
In an injury-ridden state, Petersburg wrestling hosted eight teams for a round-robin tournament,...
Alaska tourism businesses ask Congress to increase funding
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) —Tourism leaders in Alaska are asking Congress to increase U.S. Forest Service recreation funding. Tourism leaders representing...
Wrangell to hold second SEAPA seat on 2018 board
WRANGELL — Wrangell’s mayor chose the community’s new voting and alternate member on next year’s Southeast Alaska Power Agency board. Based...
Fish Factor: Fewer men and women went out fishing in Alaska last year
Fewer men and women went out fishing in Alaska last year, in a familiar cycle that reflects the vagaries of Mother Nature. A focus on commercial...
Columbia collecting seawater data for acidification study
One of the state’s public ferries will help collect data on ocean acidification during its regular route. The news was announced last week by...
Alaska House keeps session alive after Senate calls it quits
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska House isn’t giving up on the special legislative session, even though the Senate has called it quits. The House...
Women's health clinic
Women, 29 years old and under, with limited or no access to healthcare can get exams and reproductive health services on a sliding scale at the...
Petersburg School District Conference Schedule
Mon., Nov. 20 Stedman Elementary - Regular release time: Kndgtn 1:15, Grades 1-5 2:45pm. Scheduled conferences, 3-8pm. Mitkof Middle School - Regular...
Local 91-year-old Navy veteran recreates the ship he served on
Ray Olsen, 91, sat at a Veterans Day assembly in Petersburg on Friday in a wheelchair, with his hand...