Articles from the March 7, 2019 edition
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Borough to send out RFP for new baler
The Petersburg Borough will send out a request for proposals for a new baler, after the assembly approved the decision on Monday. In January, the...
Thomas Bay
A view of Thomas Bay from a flight to Juneau on Feb. 20. Snow covers the mountain tops near Baird...
USCG running active shooter drills
United States Coast Guard members throughout Southeast Alaska will be in Petersburg this week...
Yesterday's News
March 7, 1919 The mail boat Trygve returned from the Kake run on Tuesday night and those operating the boat report an exceptionally rough trip. She sa...
Decision to designate assembly seats could go to voters
The borough assembly amended ordinance #2019-01 on Monday in its second reading, which would put the decision to designate assembly seats on the...
Correction:
In last week’s issue of the Petersburg Pilot, the front page story reporting on the borough’s 24-hour diesel campaign used the term megawatts...
SEAPA to reimburse the borough for running diesel generators
The Southeast Alaska Power Agency board passed a motion at their regular board meeting on Thursday that would reimburse the Petersburg and Wrangell...
Letter to the Editor
Why a free pass? To the Editor: How is this fair? The Borough Assembly just voted to put a proposed...
Editorial: Education vs. PFDs
Education is too critical a part of our state's future to allow for reduced funding of that line...
Local reality show begins filming
Engel Entertainment, a production company filming a reality TV show focused on law enforcement in Alaska, has begun filming in Petersburg. “You...
Police report
February 27 — Brandon Johnson, 35, was arrested on charges of burglary in the first degree, vehicle theft in the first degree, assault in the third...
Vikings win last two home games of the year
The boys varsity basketball team won their last two home games of the season against Wrangell...
Lady Vikings lose last two home games of the season
The girls varsity basketball team lost their last two home games of the season against Wrangell...
Heather Conn selected as the elementary principal
Heather Conn, special education teacher with the Petersburg School District, will be replacing Teri...
Senator hopes for agreement to fund ferries through mid-2020
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A co-chairman of the Senate Finance Committee said Thursday he wants to reach a budget agreement that would fund the...
Community fills auditorium for screening of A HERD OF ORPHANS documentary
Petersburg residents filled about two-thirds of the Wright Auditorium on Thursday to view the...
Roadless Rule, Galore Creek Mine hot topics during SEACC visit
WRANGELL - The Southeast Alaska Conservation Council, SEACC, was founded in 1970 to protect the land...
AK pollock noodles swept awards in products competition
Push that pasta aside. Noodles made from Alaska pollock are poised to become a center of the plate...
Obituary: George Stephan Murrison, 84
George Stephan Murrison, 84, passed away at his home in Petersburg on February 10 with his wife... Full story
Ballot measure seeks to move legislative sessions from Juneau
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A proposed ballot measure seeks to move Alaska legislative sessions from the state capital of Juneau to the state’s biggest...
Women's health clinic
Women up to age 29, with limited or no access to health care, can get exams and reproductive health services on a sliding scale at the Public Health...
Death Notice
Tom Lewis passed away March 2, 2019 at Petersburg Medical Center. An obituary and Celebration of Life will follow.... Full story
Homecoming court
This year's homecoming court was crowned on Friday between the girls and boys varsity basketball...