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The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approved the hiring of Steve Harbour as the borough's next utility director at their early November meeting. Harbour, currently an electrician-operator at the borough's power plant, will begin his new role on December 30, 2025, at an annual salary of $160,000. Current Utility Director Karl Hagerman will remain in the position until July 2026, providing a six-month overlap period that borough officials praised. "This doesn't happen very often where we...
Another year, another brilliant showcase for the Viking Swim Club during November Rain. VSC secured a first place finish. "I don't think these kids would be where they are if those guys [Ginger Evens and Julie Walker) weren't involved in the program and helping out," head coach Derek Gibb said. "I definitely would like to thank coach Evens and Walker for all of the help and coaching that they've done." One of the main goals heading into this meet for VSC was to have as many participants as...
On a Sunday afternoon in Wright Auditorium, Abbey Hardie works alongside a crew of volunteers painting set pieces for their upcoming Mitkof Mummers production, which will be Hardie's directorial debut. Around her, as the days count down until showtime, power tools are buzzing, music is bumping, people are laughing and problem-solving together to make a set that can help bring their fairy tale to life. "Just seeing everybody have fun," that's the best part for her, says Hardie. "It gets really...
November 20, 1925 – Alaska’s Governor is standing squarely with the Territory in opposition to the plan of postal authorities to ship Alaska mail from Seattle as freight. At the risk of incurring the displeasure of the administration to which he is answerable for his acts, the Governor has addressed a protest to the Washington authorities, vigorously opposing the proposed change and defending the right of Alaskans to a continuance of the present excellent service. He scarcely could have done more had he been elected by the people. The Gov...
Very grateful To the Editor: I would like to tell you how wonderful it was for virtually all of the elementary school children and others, who completely lined the street for the Veterans Day Parade. They passed out colorful leaflets telling how they appreciated the veterans. Following the parade, the 5th graders and others served a grand breakfast. I, for one, am very grateful. Thank you, Harvey Gilliland Free speech does not absolve criminal acts To the Editor: A simple reading of the Alaska Statutes as to what constitutes assault in the 4th...
November 12 - An officer responded to conduct a welfare check on S 2nd Street. The individual was no longer on the scene. Timothy Erickson, 35, was arrested for an alleged probation violation. An officer conducted additional patrols. An officer responded to a report of suspicious activity on Excel Street. It was unfounded. A civil issue was reported. An officer responded to a REDDI (Report Every Dangerous/Drunk Driver Immediately) report on Gjoa Street. A warning was issued for improper driving on N 3rd Street. November 13 - An officer...
Petersburg artist Ashley Lohr will open her 17th consecutive annual solo exhibition at the Clausen Memorial Museum on Friday, Nov. 21. "The history there ... it's always been a nice reminder to make work and have something to look forward to, to show my work," Lohr said of the sustained opportunity at the museum. This year's exhibition, titled "Drifting Colorways," features three distinct bodies of work: enamel earrings, acrylic abstracts, and new artistic territory for Lohr: oil paintings of...
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Petersburg District Ranger Carey Case announced at the Nov. 3 Petersburg Borough Assembly meeting that the Thomas Bay timber stewardship contract has been awarded. The Petersburg Pilot has confirmed that Alaska Timber and Truss, owned in partnership by Brett Martin and Mike Duman, was awarded the contract. The stewardship project represents a significant milestone for the local sawmill and the broader second-growth timber industry in Southeast Alaska. The contract encompasses 4.6 million board feet of timber spread across approximately 140 acre...
Nothing is guaranteed in sports. You can be the favorite as a team or player to win a championship and still fall short in the biggest moments. Heading into the 2025 ASAA Swim and Dive State Championships, Petersburg senior Logan Tow was the #1 seed in the boys 100 freestyle, with a time of 47.69. To this point, Tow had won five regional titles, set multiple personal best/records throughout his career. The only thing he hadn't accomplished was a state title that seemed almost evasive – a...
Around three years ago Petersburg's 100-year-old American Legion post, the Edward Locken Post 14, had dwindled to three members – Paul Anderson, Butch Anderson, and Stan Hjort. Paul Anderson carried a tremendous amount of the responsibility for the veteran community in Petersburg. When he died in Jan. 2023, a new generation of local veterans stepped up to carry the mantle. Petersburg resident Garrett Kravitz was just retiring from his career in the Navy. He, along with Tony and Tracy Vinson, l...
November 13, 1925 – Harry J. Raymond, pioneer Juneauite and for many years engaged in the grocery business there, has purchased the Warm Springs Bay (Baranof Post Office) property from Doty and a health and pleasure resort. The Warm Springs Bay hot springs are said to be among the best on the coast. Warm Springs Bay is situated on Baranof Island and is a perfectly landlocked harbor. One of the prettiest fresh water lakes in the country lies just back from the bay and its outlet flows into the bay, terminating with a beautiful waterfall. Mr. Ray...
When SNAP benefits failed to arrive this month, Petersburg residents responded with an outpouring of coordinated support across multiple organizations and businesses. Jim Floyd CEO of Hammer & Wikan organized donation efforts, offering discounts to customers who contributed food and making monetary donations to support the purchase of perishables. Rocky's Marine also contributed cash toward the food drive. "This is about understanding there's a need and figuring out how we can meet it," Floyd...
Relocate the tower To the Editor: In case you haven’t heard, Tlingit and Haida is trying to provide cell service in unserved areas for Native people, and I applaud them for that. Tidal, a subsidiary of Tlingit and Haida wants to place a cell tower on the Flower Farm property on Rory’s Road. A little history… a local real estate agent tried to place a tower above Shalene Zellwegger’s lot, they tried to put one at the end of Rose Lane here at Papke’s, and some men tried to buy a lot, we suspect for a cell tower, on Mukluk Lane with money bei...
A lot of time, energy and legal fees have been spent on political and court fights to limit donations to political campaigns. Supporters of campaign contribution laws say unlimited donations buy favorable treatment for people and business that write the big checks — effectively buying elections to protect and promote their own interests. Opponents of campaign finance limits say it’s a matter of free speech, and it just so happens that rich people and companies can afford to buy more free speech. In their view, the not-so-rich need to make mor...
A derelict, unmanned vessel is no longer drifting in the waters of the Wrangell Narrows. The Petersburg Borough's harbor department monitored the Valkyrie, a 34-foot fiberglass troller, for months as it drifted around a bay south of town. But Harbormaster Glorianne Wollen said it came too close for comfort in the town's Middle Harbor on Monday morning, after traveling a few miles overnight. "At that point, we decided we better address it," Wollen said. "It's just going to continue to be a... Full story
November 5 - An officer assisted a citizen with concerns they were having on Mitkof Hwy. Suspicious activity was reported on Mitkof Hwy. It was unfounded. November 6 - An injured bear was reported near Skylark Way. The bear could not be located. An officer spoke with an individual regarding a past vehicle accident. An officer conducted a traffic stop on Mitkof Hwy. November 7 - A found wallet was returned to its owner. An officer issued a warning for an extinguished headlight on Frederick Point Road. It was reported that a vehicle was driving...
WRANGELL — In a 3-1 vote, the planning and zoning commission responded to concerns and opposition raised by residents and denied Tidal Network’s application for a conditional-use permit to erect a 230-foot-tall telecommunications tower near 13-Mile Zimovia Highway. “My brain is telling me yes. My heart is telling me (vote) no,” said Jillian Privett, one of three commission members who voted against the permit on Nov. 4. “This is really difficult.” Commissioners indicated that the height of the tower and the visual impacts of the structure and l...
At this time last year, the Petersburg High School Wrestling team had competed in four tournaments, allowing them to get plenty of experience and live reps. This year, they just recently wrapped up only their second meet. "I felt as though confidence was not where it needed to be. It took until into the second and third period ... to gain confidence when they should've maybe gained confidence earlier," head coach James Valentine said. Through that, that's where I saw the mistakes coming." The mo...
