Articles from the May 16, 2019 edition
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Sean Spigelmyre saves father from drowning
Don Spigelmyre was overcome with panic as the ocean's current pulled him out and water filled his...
Borough assembly approves FY 2020 proposed budget in first reading
The Petersburg Borough Assembly passed an ordinance adopting the borough's fiscal year 2020...
Petersburg Medical Center hosts its third Community Cafe
The Petersburg Medical Center held its third Community Cafe on Thursday in the assembly chambers to...
Online sales tax passes in third reading
The borough assembly passed an online sales tax ordinance that adds language to the current tax...
Salmon Beyond Borders update
Salmon Beyond Borders Campaign Coordinator Breanna Walker will be in Petersburg during the Little...
PHS eSports team brxings home State title
The Petersburg High School eSsports team competed in the state competition on Thursday and came in...
Twisted Ginger show displays Mayfest themed jewelry
Erin Kandoll, of Twisted Ginger Designs, unveiled her Mayfest and Game of Thrones inspired...
Brazilian exchange student at half way point of year
Bruno Henrique Caetano is about half way through his yearlong student exchange program in Petersburg...
Alaska seafood industry making plans for China tariff impact
KODIAK, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s seafood industry is exploring strategies to reduce damage from the Trump administration’s trade dispute with China...
State studies Juneau air for possible effects from ships
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - State officials are documenting air quality in Juneau to determine if harmful...
Alaska lawmakers face looming deadline, big decisions
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — It’s crunch time for Alaska lawmakers, who face a looming deadline to complete their session and decide some of its tho...
UA officials announces reorganization of HR department
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — The University of Alaska has issued lay-off notices to 48 employees as part of an overhaul of its human resources d...
Sightseeing planes collide, dive team searches for missing passengers
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Dive teams plunged into the icy cold waters of a southeast Alaska inlet Tuesday, searching an area the size of 24 football f...
Wrangell school board creates new leadership position
WRANGELL - With the recent resignation of Principal Virginia Tulley, Evergreen Elementary School...
Yesterday's News
May 16, 1919 The workrooms of the Petersburg Branch American Red Cross will be open on regular days from now on and all ladies are requested to give a...
To the Editor
Ban on fireworks unenforceable To the Editor: I support allowing fireworks inside of Service Area 1....
Police report
May 8— Ryan Dawson, 31, was arrested for violation of conditions of release. A drug take back bin was emptied and counted by authorities. A d...
School News
Aaron T. Murph graduated with Honors from the University of Alaska, Anchorage with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering....
Alaska Fish Factor
Bering Sea crabbers saw upticks in crab recruits during a good fishery for the 2018/2019 season, along with strong prices. The crab season opens in mi...
Ray Pedersen Memorial golf tournament
Ken Madsen looks for his golf ball, after knocking it into a ditch, at last weekend's Ray Pedersen... Full story
