Articles from the December 11, 2014 edition
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Assembly votes down local matches for capital projects; approves allocation of surplus to Property Development fund
Assembly members unanimously voted against a resolution to dedicate local funds to capital... Full story
Wrestlers win 3A Region tournament, four heading to state meet
The Vikings more than held their own against a fuller regional pool than usual, coming out on top... Full story
Annual Pickled Herring Contest draws a hungry crowd
This year's Pickled Herring Contest held at the Sons of Norway Hall Wednesday evening was one of... Full story
Yesterday's News
December 12, 1914 – The Petersburg Weekly Report, a new publication with the first issue dated Dec. 5th. It is a neat and well put up sheet of six...
Small crane headed south for repairs; tree cutting ordinance receives an update
The Assembly speedily approved two housekeeping matters at Monday’s regular meeting in addition to approving funds to ship a crane off for repairs...
To bid or not to bid?
Four parties expressed their opinions on the acquisition of land at Papke's Landing, which will go...
To the Editor
In favor of land acquisition To the Editor: The Petersburg Borough Assembly should make every effort to acquire Lots 5, 6 and 7 of the Seaduck...
Police reports
December 3 An officer responded to the scene of a disabled vehicle that broke down on Mitkof Highway and was a hazard to traffic. The vehicle was...
Nature's palette: local artist dyes fibers with fungi
Petersburg resident Karen Dillman's studio is a split between a mad scientist's lab and a serious...
Borough sees bump in tourist-related tax revenues for 2014
Summer 2014 was a busy one for Petersburg, with tourists bringing more charter business to town and spending more on hotels and retail than the...
New board members fill PMCs ranks, officers elected
With the addition of Marlene Cushing and Kris Thynes, the Petersburg Medical Center (PMC) now has a full board of seven, as well as new officers for...
Borough Manager's Report
Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht gave the following report to the Assembly at Monday’s regular meeting: Breakfast with Santa is Sat., Dec. 14 at 9...
Obituary, Benjamin Iltanen Bunge, 40
Benjamin Iltanen Bunge, 40 died suddenly, at his home in Burlington, Vt. Ben, the second son of... Full story
Decades-long halibut decline appears to be turning around
The Pacific halibut stock appears to be rising from the ashes and that bodes well for catches in some fishing regions next year. It would turn the...
Herring fishery's quota down sharply
SITKA (AP) — The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced the preliminary guideline harvest level for the 2015 Sitka Sound sac roe...
ADF&G releases '15 Stikine and Taku King Salmon Forecast
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced the following information concerning the preseason forecast for king salmon returning to the Stikine...
All-Stars split with Wrangell in final game of youth season
The Parks and Rec All-Stars were fast and fiery for their final matches of the season, running...
Girls on the Run improvise 5k in the snow
Girls on the Run participants traded their running shoes for snow shoes after slick, icy roads...