Articles from the April 16, 2015 edition
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Petersburg schools facing more cuts
Already facing funding challenges from this year’s legislative session, schools were hit with another potential blow when the Senate Finance C... Full story
Recycling petition will be certified; Assembly to vote on resolution Monday
Borough Clerk Debbie Thompson said she will be certifying the most recent application for petition submitted by Angela Davis and Wes Davis, which... Full story
Correction:
Last week’s article about the Petersburg Borough Assembly passing an amended resolution allowing for the Southeast Alaska Power Agency’s (SEAPA) bon... Full story
Flu season isn't over yet; tips for prevention
It’s winding down, but it’s not over yet. “A big upswing” in type B influenza cases has served as a reminder that “the flu never truly goes away,” Pu... Full story
Yesterday's News
April 17, 1915 – Governor Strong on Tuesday signed four bills. The new laws are: By Senator Millard: Prohibiting boys under the age of sixteen l...
Spring troll fishery opens early
The 2015 spring troll fishery got its early start this week. The fishery opened in select locations at 12:01 a.m. today, Thursday. Last year, the...
Board of Equalization hears five property assessment appeals
The Petersburg Borough Assembly sat as the Board of Equalization (BOE) for 2015 property assessment appeals on April 6. There were 66 appeals this...
To the Editor
Influenza information To the Editor: Due to several recent influenza type A and type B cases in Petersburg this week I wanted to reiterate the...
Local organizations benefit from Pick.Click.Give
A statewide fundraiser, Pick.Click.Give. saw a 25 percent increase in donors and a 20 percent increase in dollars raised this year, benefitting six...
Petersburg police investigating recent burglaries
The Petersburg Police Department is investigating a string of burglaries—the latest reported just a week ago. Beach Bum Tanning reported a break-in t...
Police reports
April 8 An officer provided extra traffic patrols on Dolphin St. A caller requested assistance with a civil matter. April 9 Police received a report...
Immunization Week will provide free vaccines for all ages
Next week is National Infant Immunization Week, and the Petersburg Public Health Center will be waiving administrative fees for those who stop in....
Dahl to play college ball in Auburn, Wash.
Petersburg High School senior Shalie Dahl will swap her Vikings jersey for a Gators uniform as she...
PHS students get artful in Wrangell
Six Petersburg High School students travelled to Wrangell to participate in Artfest last week, and...
Track and Field athletes warm up for spring season
The Petersburg High School Track and Field team is in full swing practicing for their season that starts May 1. Head Coach Brad Taylor said this...
News guide: Alaska legislative session's end date nears
JUNEAU (AP) – Heading into the legislative session in January, two of the big issues were Gov. Bill Walker's desire to expand Medicaid and the suddenl...
Fish Factor: Bill proposes to allow subsistence harvests to be donated to schools, hospitals for resale
Caribou instead of corn dogs…salmon instead of Trout Treasures… seal meat in place of spaghetti – all could soon be available to more Alaskans if tr...
Alaska ferry sailings uncertain with possible budget cuts
KETCHIKAN (AP) – Alaska Marine Highway System officials say more than 9,200 travelers have bought tickets for some ferry sailings this summer that m...
Alaska's yellow cedar considered for endangered protection
ANCHORAGE (AP) – An iconic Alaska tree may warrant protection as a threatened or endangered species due to climate warming, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife...
School Board still searching for a new member
The Petersburg School Board is still seeking a new member after the deadline to turn in letters of interest passed without anyone turning one in....