Articles from the March 12, 2015 edition
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'Gloom and doom': budget deficit looms large for legislators and locals
As the 29th Alaska State Legislature reached the halfway point of this year's session last week, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, House District 25... Full story
Sitka sac roe herring to be fished cooperatively this year
The Sitka sac roe herring fishery will be done cooperatively this year, with processing completed in Sitka alone, meaning no fish tax for Petersburg.... Full story
Residents question the need for a Kake access road
What is the need for a road between Kake and Petersburg? That's the question Petersburg residents... Full story
Yesterday's News
March 13, 1915 – The Border Line Transportation Company's steamer Despatch arrived in port at one o' clock Tuesday morning, and, after taking on 5...
Letters to the Editor
Share your opinions on recycling To the Editor: If you are a participant of the blue bag recycling program, then please be aware of the changes being...
Editorial: Keep Daylight Savings Time
With only 90-days to conduct the public’s business, we never cease to be amazed at the bills that attract consideration by our state legislators. I...
Police reports
March 4 A driver received a warning for inoperable taillights at a traffic stop. A caller reported firewood had been stolen. Police received a report...
Courts
February 24 Superior Court Judge William Carey presided over a sentencing hearing for Tore Lenz. He was convicted by a Petersburg jury in Feb. 2014...
PHS cheerleaders earn top spot at regionals
The Petersburg High School cheerleaders came away from last week's Region V tourney as the 3A...
'A beginning dialogue' Petersburg's hospital looks ahead to challenges
The Petersburg Medical Center is in a good position financially right now, but it’s in the next three to five years that it may face some serious c...
Lady Vikings take 2nd at Region V tourney
After winning their first two games against Sitka and Mt. Edgecumbe, the Lady Vikings ultimately fell to the Sitka Lady Wolves during the last two gam...
Vikings fall to Sitka in overtime, take 3rd in regionals
The Petersburg Vikings placed third in the 3A division of the Region V Tournament in Ketchikan last week after falling to Sitka in overtime last...
Assembly gives first approval for drive down dock fees, transient rate increase
The Petersburg Borough Assembly passed an ordinance on first reading at last Monday's meeting that...
Fish Factor: Legislators look to cut $12 million from Fish and Game
A nearly $12 million cut in state funds is on tap for the Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game if state policy makers have their way. That was one early...
SEAPA asks for refinancing support from member utilities
Southeast Alaska Power Agency (SEAPA) CEO Trey Acteson spoke before the Petersburg Borough Assembly...
US Forest Service chooses Stewart to supervise Tongass
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) _ The supervisor of the Coconino National Forest in Flagstaff, Arizona, will move north to become supervisor of the nation's...
