Articles from the June 15, 2017 edition
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Mayor Jensen explains his resignation
“I didn’t like what was happening with the (department head) restructuring thing. I didn’t have the energy to go through that fight,” two-ter...
Scow Bay Boat Haulout development conitnues to expand
Plans to develop the Scow Bay Boat Haulout have expanded, as the final concept proposed by...
Talks of governor visit initiated, Senator says
Alaska Sen. Bert Stedman said in an interview Tuesday that his office has started dialogue with Gov. Bill Walker’s office to schedule a trip to P...
Staying close
A newborn harbor seal pup lies next to mom on a LeConte Bay berg on Monday. Pups are born between May and mid-July and are able to swim almost...
Yesterday's News
June 15, 1917 –Copies of the engineer’s report on the Dry Straits project were received. “The results of the survey indicate, that a deep chann...
Significant decisions pending before Superintendent hire
Former Borough Mayor Mark Jensen said he was not aware of the Borough Manager’s decision to move Karl Hagerman into the Electric Superintendent’s posi...
Four seek Assembly position
As of press-time this week Borough Clerk Debbie Thompson has received four letters of interest for the Assembly seat left vacant after Cindi...
Alaska expects to get time to begin implementing REAL ID
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – The state of Alaska expects a reprieve from the federal government as it prepares to comply with national proof-of-identity s...
Correction:
In last week’s marijuana growers story, the name of the retail store is “The 420,” not 420. The retail store owner is not presently a grower, but h...
Father's Day 'every day'
National holidays often pose a reminder to many that being thankful should be constant, not reserved...
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: June 15, 2017 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. On this day, communities all over the world will sponsor events to highlight the...
Police reports
June 7 — A disturbance was reported on Lumber St. Suspicious activity was reported on S. Nordic Drive and Noseeum St. A drug investigation is o...
Mangled truck found at Falls Creek Saturday
The Harry Kito Bridge on Mitkof Highway attracted a modest crowd of pedestrians on Saturday who...
Coast Guard: Fatal boating accidents double in Alaska
KETCHIKAN, Alaska (AP) – A report by the U.S. Coast Guard shows that fatal recreational-boating accidents in Alaska have doubled over the last y...
Fishermen given few deterrance methods
A panel of marine mammal specialists fielded questions last week on how fishermen should interact...
Petersburg Coast Guard changes command
The United States Coast Guard change of command ceremony was Thursday at Sandy Beach Park where...
Public school district climate survey results: staff and students respond
Students and faculty from the Petersburg Borough District were surveyed on the quality of school life, and the results were presented during a School...
Wrangell boat race to return after 30 years
WRANGELL – An updated schedule for next month's Independence Day festivities was put out this w...
34th Leconte Glacier survey
Petersburg High School students used trigonometry to pinpoint the terminus location of the LeConte...
Kyle Clayton buys the Chilkat Valley News
The Chilkat Valley News has a new owner, as Tom Morphet passed the torch to reporter Kyle Clayton last week. Morphet has owned the CVN for five...
Fish Factor: ADF&G analyzing the impacts of a government shutdown
Want a fishing license to crew on a salmon boat this summer? Got friends or family visiting who want to wet a line for a prized Alaska catch? Don’t co...
Property taxes will not reach cap this year
Finance Director Jody Tow is confident education and general taxes in Petersburg will not go above t...
Six CNA students pass tests
Alexis Francisco, Hana Newman, Helen Martin, Tanya Spears, Madisyn Parker and Julia Evens passed...
Columbia return to service delayed
JUNEAU, Alaska – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) announced Wednesday that due to ongoing repairs the M/V Columbia will require additional t...
