Articles from the May 5, 2016 edition

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 By Kyle Clayton    News    May 5, 2016

Assembly to review property tax change procedures

The Petersburg Borough Assembly might consider initiating a change in the mill rate for some property owners living in more remotes area. Mike... Full story

 
 By Kyle Clayton    News    May 5, 2016

Assembly advances marijuana indoor smoking ordinance

The Petersburg Borough Assembly approved in its first reading a new marijuana ordinance. The ordinance largely conforms to state regulations and in... Full story

 

Yesterday's News

May 6, 1916 – A meeting of the council was held for the purpose of considering an estimate of receipts and expenditures for the year from April 1, 1...

 
 By Kyle Clayton    News    May 5, 2016

Borough fully funds WAVE for a year

The Petersburg Borough Assembly approved this year's $9.6 million budget after reallocating it's... Full story

 
 By Jess Field    News    May 5, 2016

NOAA biologist to give presentation

The Petersburg Marine Mammal Center will host their annual meeting on Thursday night in the high...

 

To the Editor

Grateful To the Editor: Thank you to the police officer who helped my fiance with his skiff early Tuesday morning when his skiff almost sunk. He went...

 

Police reports

April 27 A driver was given a warning for headlights. Permelia Lyons, 52, was arrested for outstanding warrants. There was a report of people writing...

 

Courts

April 28 Taylor Homer appeared before Superior Court Judge Carey for a change of plea hearing. Homer entered guilty pleas for burglary and theft II...

 
 By Jess Field    Sports    May 5, 2016

Vikings drop three at home to the Kayhi Kings

The Petersburg High School baseball team hosted the Ketchikan Kings last Wednesday and Thursday,...

 
 By Laine Welch    Dockside    May 5, 2016

Fish Factor: Costs of test fishing now being covered by fishermen

In the face of Alaska’s multi-billion dollar budget shortfalls, state policy makers are putting the onus on fishermen to cover the costs of going f...

 

Increased sport king opportunity in District 8

In a news brief released April 28, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced additional sport fishing opportunities for king salmon would be av...

 

Sitka Sound Herring fishery announcement

Sitka — The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has announced the results from the 2016 Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery and spawn observations. T...

 

Manager's Report

Petersburg Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht reported the following during the May 2 Assembly meeting: Un-cruise insurance has paid all but $7,652 of t...

 
 By Jess Field    News    May 5, 2016

Dustbowl Revival coming to town

The Petersburg Arts Council is bringing the Dustbowl Revival to town next week, and the roomy...

 
 By Dan Rudy    News    May 5, 2016

SEAPA to look into Tyee expansion

At its board meeting in Ketchikan April 28, Southeast Alaska Power Agency agreed to look into the feasibility of putting in a third generating unit...

 

Obituary, Robert (Bob) L. Bailey, 80

Robert (Bob) L. Bailey, 80, went to be with the Lord April 30, 2016 at Petersburg Medical Center... Full story

 

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