Articles from the July 18, 2013 edition
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Borough votes to adopt new House District plan
The Alaska Redistricting Board on Sunday approved a new Concept Plan with new District Map lines.... Full story
Kake Access Committee moves forward recommendations
Kake Access Committee Chair Cindi Lagoudakis updated the Assembly during Monday night's meeting regarding the latest progress in the Kake Access... Full story
Region II All-Stars kick off youth baseball tournament
WRANGELL — Youth baseball came to Wrangell in a big way last weekend as the 2013 All-Stars... Full story
Yesterday's News
July 26, 1913 – Strange things happen these days, even in Alaska. For instance: we all have heard of the man who catches the “bug,” or in other...
Borough approves gym floor refinish, centennial sculpture and park expansion
The Borough Assembly voted to award the gymnasium floor refinishing contract to Alaskan Industries...
Letters to the Editor
Tonka facts To the Editor: U.S.D.A. Forest Service has led the public to believe pre-commercial thinning (PCT) creates wildlife habitat but conversely...
Police reports
July 10 — A caller from Marion St. reported people feeding pigeons and making a, “big mess.” A subject sought payment for a boat. He was...
Ball field bathrooms damaged by firecrackers
The ball field bathrooms will be closed until further notice due to damage caused by fireworks that were set off in the bathroom, Petersburg Borough...
Trooper report
July 11 — Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Alan Mooney, of Petersburg, for having Unlawful Buoy Markings on his personal use Dungeness gear. Bail is...
Wikan family reunites in Petersburg
A Wikan family reunion brought nearly two dozen family members to Petersburg from as far away as...
Alaska AG office looking at proposed shipping merger
JUNEAU (AP) — The state is looking at whether the proposed merger of two shipping companies would constitute a monopoly in southeast Alaska and...
B.C. crews fighting blazes across Yukon
(CBC) The British Columbia provincial government has sent firefighters to help with fires in Yukon that have scorched more than 1,300 square kilometre...
Alaska Airlines raises fee for checked baggage
Alaska Airlines is raising its fee for checking a suitcase to $25, bringing it in line with most major airlines. For tickets purchased on or after...
Fish Factor
The rules that govern our nation’s fisheries are being retooled so it’s reassuring that Congress isn’t traveling in uncharted seas. Over 80...