Articles from the May 5, 2016 edition
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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
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...
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
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...
Vikings drop three at home to the Kayhi Kings
The Petersburg High School baseball team hosted the Ketchikan Kings last Wednesday and Thursday,...
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...
Dustbowl Revival coming to town
The Petersburg Arts Council is bringing the Dustbowl Revival to town next week, and the roomy...
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