Articles from the May 4, 2023 edition
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To protect orcas, federal judge orders closure of iconic Southeast Alaska troll fishery
A federal judge issued an order Tuesday that appears to close an iconic Southeast Alaska salmon... Full story
School district hires new principal
The Petersburg School District announced last Friday that it has hired Gustavus High School...
Southeast Alaskans called to monitor for invasive green crab
Metlakatla Indian Community Mayor Albert Smith wants everyone to spread the word-the invasive Europe...
Millers win state championships
They may be small, but the mighty Viking Swim Club turned up big at the Alaska Swimming State Champi...
Yesterday's News: News from 25-50-75-100 years ago
May 4, 1923 – While the tale has not become public property, and while the principal actor in the drama probably would not want it known, the fact r...
Assembly considers possible review of borough hiring practices
The Petersburg Borough Assembly discussed potentially hiring an independent specialist to review...
Guest Editorial: There's more to state finances than oil
Most Alaska state budget watchers follow oil prices, fully realizing that they can bounce around like a small plane on a windy day, creating that same...
To the Editor
A solution to a problem To the Editor: This is a message to the retiring tradesmen. Please help our next generation learn your trade. You have...
Guest Commentary: The pollution continues at Tulsequah Chief mine
The Taku River is usually the most productive wild salmon river in Southeast Alaska and one of the most prolific on the west coast of North America...
Police report
April 26 – An officer spoke with an individual on South Nordic Drive. An officer responded to a report of dogs at large on Lumber Street, but could n... Full story
Vikings round the bases in Wasilla
The Petersburg High School baseball team took on unfamiliar competition at the Buddy Dale Invitation...
No changes to borough budget in first reading
The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted unanimously during Tuesday's meeting to approve the borough's...
Legislative leaders talk about dividends and taxes
Legislative leaders focused on the Permanent Fund dividend and taxes as they described the budget choices facing lawmakers trying to find a...
Legislature approves quality testing program for in-state lumber
(Alaska Beacon) The Legislature has passed and is sending to the governor a bill intended to reduce the cost of Alaska-made lumber for housing... Full story
Smoked pink salmon tins earn national award
Pete and Chelsea Keutmann of Petersburg's Sea to Shore Seafood Company recently won a Good Food Awar...
PMC expands summer youth programming
A press release this week announced that Petersburg Medical Center Youth Programs will offer expande...
Skipper recalls life on fishing grounds
This year's sac roe herring fishery in Sitka Sound held unusual challenges for the fishing fleet, wi...
International bird-tracking project alights in Wrangell
Wrangell may not be on the road system, but that doesn’t mean it’s not connected to the rest of the world. Last month, a U.S. Forest Service project p...
Last year's surplus sockeye from Bristol Bay could compete with this year's catch
DILLINGHAM – Bristol Bay saw a record-breaking harvest of more than 60 million sockeye last summer. The fishery provided roughly two-thirds of the g...
Al Gross should have stayed on U.S. House ballot, Alaska Supreme Court says
The Alaska Division of Elections improperly removed Al Gross, an independent candidate for U.S. House, from last year’s special election ballot, t... Full story
Alaska Legislature passes bills boosting mothers' health care and renewable energy fund
Thousands of new mothers will receive extended Medicaid coverage under legislation proposed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy and passed by the Alaska... Full story