Articles from the April 9, 2015 edition
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Borough assembly delays recycling purchases pending citizen initiative
The Borough Assembly voted 5-2 in favor of delaying the purchase of a new sanitation truck for the recycling program. Though the Assembly approved... Full story
Nordic-Haugen road project to begin soon
The first phase of the $8.6 million Nordic-Haugen road project is expected to kick off soon with utility work. Originally slated to begin in the... Full story
Parks and Rec implements $50,000 budget cut
Though the Borough has a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year (beginning July 1, 2015), they have begun preparing for leaner times ahead.... Full story
Yesterday's News
April 10, 1915 – A total of $2,831,517 has been expended within the past ten years by the Alaska road commissioners in the building and upkeep of road...
Residents get new wheels at Mountain View Manor
It used to be difficult for some, so they just wouldn't get out and about. But now that Mountain...
The many faces of theatre: Juneau troupe brings Shakespeare to the local stage
The Juneau-based troupe Theatre in the Rough will bring Shakespeare’s The Life of King Henry V to a Petersburg audience this weekend. Director A...
To the Editor
State of the State To the Editor: I am greatly concerned that our local entities are not taking the fiscal crisis seriously. We, as Alaskans have...
Editorial: Recycling debate
With the filing of the second initiative petition comes additional time to continue discussion on the Borough’s recycling program. Yes, it delays t...
Petersburg resident faces felony charge following downtown vehicle collisions
Police arrested Lars D. Christensen, 56, on a charge of felony assault following two motor vehicle a...
Police reports
April 1 An unattended vehicle was discovered by an officer in an odd location on the highway. After receiving a report of a vehicle accident, police...
Courts
April 3 Danny Rusk appeared before Magistrate Judge Desiree Burrell for an eviction proceeding. The court was told that the defendant has already...
Shoppers to enjoy two tax-free days in 2015
Petersburg shoppers will enjoy two Sales Tax Free Days this year: May 2 and October 3. The Assembly unanimously approved a resolution providing for...
SEAPA bond resolution passes with amended wording
Petersburg Borough Assembly members passed an amended resolution to allow Southeast Alaska Power Agency (SEAPA) to move forward with refinancing of...
WAVE outlines initiatives during annual meeting
Part of its strategic plan for 2014-2020, WAVE (Working Against Violence for Everyone) has increased advocate interest, moving from five to 13...
WAVE: Online chat is another avenue of help
WAVE (Working Against Violence for Everyone) has a fairly new service that little seem to know about. “We’re hoping we can get a little more awa...
Troll fishery 'early' opening anticipated
With some troll areas expected to open in mid-April, "a little early" as Sitka Assistant Troll...
Obituary, John Johnson, 79
Long time Petersburg resident John Johnson, 79, passed away in Fulshear, Texas, April 1, 2015. John... Full story
School News
Oregon State University Bret A. Martinsen was named to the Scholastic Honor Roll Winter term at Oregon State University....
Fish Factor, Bumper year means salmon will be harder to sell
File this fish story under the “can there be too much of a good thing” category. Alaska is expecting another bumper run of salmon this year– state...
TSA & TWIC credentials available in Wrangell
As the summer season nears its start, residents interested in seeking work with the Alaska Marine Highway System or various other marine-related occup...
Marijuana subcommittees discuss permits, public safety
The first of the Local Marijuana Regulation Advisory Committee subcommittees met over the last week, agreeing to bring a few items to the table for...
