Articles from the February 12, 2015 edition
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Weaver pleads guilty; released to Hawaii on bond
Petersburg resident Mark Weaver, 59, has pled guilty to one of two felony charges brought against... Full story
Alaska Longline Company will move offices to Seattle
The Petersburg offices of Alaska Longline Company will be moved to Seattle by April 1. The three employees at the office have opted not to take their... Full story
New tribal administrator joins PIA staff
Bobbi Scherrer began her work as the Petersburg Indian Association's (PIA) tribal administrator... Full story
Yesterday's News
February 13, 1915 – The sundry civil bill, as reported to congress, carries with it an item of $289,000 for construction for Alaska coast survey s...
The other side of Valentines: PHS grad is top U.S. chocolatier
After being named the U.S. Chocolate Master, Dan Forgey, a 1996 Petersburg High School graduate,...
To the Editor
Local economy overlooked To the Editor: An open letter to our Alaskan neighbors, The recent trade war over who makes the steel for the renovation of t...
Kreiss-Tomkins to hold public office hours
State representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins will hold public office hours at Java Hus from 11am - 12pm, and at Glacier Express from 2-3 pm on...
Police reports
February 5 A single vehicle rollover accident with injuries was reported. PVFD and EMS responded. A caller reported loud noise was preventing them...
Petersburg to host inaugural SE Commercial Growers conference
The first-ever Southeast Commercial Growers Conference will be held in Petersburg Feb. 27 - March 1....
Vikings win two conference games at home
The varsity boys won two hard-fought games against the Mt. Edgecumbe Braves this weekend at home....
Fish Factor: Shellfish the go-to romantic food for chefs
Lovers choose lobster as the top Valentine's Day dish to share with that special someone. Crab legs...
TAC reviews comments on timber harvest transition
Members of the Tongass Advisory Committee (TAC) met Jan. 20-23 in Juneau to continue discussions on their recommendations to be considered as part of...
DOT proposes ferry service reductions
JUNEAU (AP) — The state transportation department is proposing reductions in ferry service as part of an effort to cut costs. The changes proposed f...
No changes proposed for community services budget
After no assembly members made a motion to change the funds appropriated in the community services portion of the Borough's draft budget for 2015-16,...
Alaska lawmakers to look at new draft of marijuana bill
JUNEAU (AP) — Alaska lawmakers are expected to discuss a new draft of a bill to decriminalize marijuana that mirrors state alcohol regulations. As o...
Lawmakers weigh exempting Alaska from daylight saving
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) _ A state Senate committee has advanced a bill that would exempt Alaska from daylight saving time, a measure that its sponsor...
State releases reports on Medicaid expansion
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) _ Alaska's health department says the state would see savings by expanding Medicaid coverage to more Alaskans. The department, in...
Obituary, Bentley Luke Sperl, 32
Bentley Luke Sperl, 32 passed away January 29, 2015 in Petersburg, Alaska. He was born January 27,... Full story
School News
Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. Jackie Tyson was named to the Dean’s List at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. for the Fall 2014 s...
Obituary, Darlyne Louise Conn, 84
Darlyne Louise Conn, 84, passed away on January 3, 2015 at Mt. View Manor Assisted Living in... Full story
Obituary, Mark Anthony Neidiffer, 50
Mark Anthony Neidiffer, 50, died on February 4, 2015 in Petersburg, Alaska. Mark was born in... Full story
SEAPA: Intertie, Swan expansion still proceeding
Board members for Southeast Alaska Power Agency sat down in Ketchikan last week for their two-day regular meeting, examining the regional power...
