Articles from the July 20, 2017 edition
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Five initiatives on the October ballot so far
The ballot in October has five initiatives for Petersburg residents to vote on so far, including an amendment to the Charter, a tax break for business...
Coast Guard cutter visits
One of the newest United States Coast Guard fast response cutters, the John McCormick, made a stop...
Road improvement work under way this week
On Tuesday, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT) began chip seal road resurfacing on some Petersburg roads to fix...
Mark select troll fishery to close
The mark select troll fishery (MSF) will close to the retention of Chinook salmon at 11:59 p.m., Friday, July 21. The MSF target harvest of 1,500...
Correction:
Due to a reporting error, Eric Castro’s name was omitted from the list of Assembly persons named in the recall application that is being reviewed b...
Yesterday's News
July 20, 1917 – Joseph Maddock, manager and A.G. Pritchard, president of the Glacier Fish Company expressed themselves as well pleased with the w...
Voters to weigh-in on Scow Bay development
Qualified voters in Petersburg will be asked to weigh-in on development of the Scow Bay fishing yard, and decide whether to authorize the Borough to...
Public housing office closed, will be managed from Juneau
The most sought-after low-income housing program in the nation is closing its office in Petersburg and will hence be managed from Juneau, said Cathy...
Paddling for dollars
Kayaks and paddle boards were among the vessels that navigated Wrangell Narrows last Saturday to...
Guest Commentary
Herewith are my observations and thoughts regarding the restructuring of the utility departments as proposed by the Borough Manager with the intent...
Editorial: Airport parking needed
The Borough Assembly should push forward with long-term airport parking at the James Johnson...
Police Report
July 12 — Police made a traffic stop at 1100 S. Nordic. A civil matter was reported on Hungerford Hill. A process service was made on N. Nordic. An in...
To the Editor
Debate issues with respect To the Editor: Rumors, allegations and recall threats in the wake of the former Mayor's resignation seem to be reaching...
Trooper report
On July 9, Juneau based Alaska State Troopers received a report of a vehicle that off of the roadway in Angoon. A State Trooper and Village Public...
Assembly approves Petersburg Municipal Power & Light remodel
The Borough Assembly voted on Monday to approve a nearly $540,000 bid to remodel the Petersburg Power & Light building, which comes after members...
Wrangell assembly and union reach 3-year agreement
WRANGELL – Wrangell's City and Borough Assembly and the city's public employees union finally r...
Alaska Fish Factor: Salmon prices higher this year compared to 2016
As predicted, Alaska fishermen are getting higher prices for their salmon this year. It’s good news following a 2016 season that saw lackluster c...
Obituary: Harriet Crocker Jackson Schirmer, M.D., 90
Harriet Crocker Jackson Schirmer, M.D., 90 died at Wrangell Medical Center, Wrangell, Alaska on July... Full story
Obituary: Lisa Ann Johnston, 58
Lisa Ann Johnston, 58 passed away peacefully in Petersburg, Alaska, on July 17, 2017 after a long... Full story
Newly found fungus could threaten Southeast Alaska trees
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – A fungus that damages trees is making its way through the state of Alaska. The fungus, spruce bud blight, has left damage in S...
William Christopher Allen indicted in July 4th 2016 crash
PETERSBURG — On July 20, the Juneau Grand Jury issued a four-count indictment against William Christopher Allen. The charges stem from a vehicle c... Full story
State prosecutors allege Allen refused treatment for a seizure disorder
The Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions issued a press release on Tuesday addressing the murder and manslaughter charges against 24-year-old William... Full story
