Articles from the August 1, 2013 edition
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Harbormaster clears out North Harbor for dredging
Boaters mooring their vessels in Petersburg’s North Boat Harbor had to clear out by August 1 in prep... Full story
Warm water kills more than 1000 Kings in Blind Slough
Increased water temperatures and low oxygen levels combined with decreased tidal activity in Blind... Full story
School Board votes to update high school math curriculum
The Petersburg School Board voted during a July 31special session to repair a leaky boiler and update the 8-12 mathematics curriculum. Tye Petersen,... Full story
Yesterday's News
August 2, 1913 – Many cannerymen are complaining of the lack of fish this year and predict a poor season generally. However, this lack of fish is not...
Petersburg Library throws closing party
Root beer floats fizzed and bluegrass chords twanged as Petersburg Library volunteers, staff and...
Letters to the Editor
Rotary Youth Exchange To the Editor: The local Petersburg Rotary Club participates in the Rotary International Youth Exchange program: annually we...
Police reports
July 24 Yakutat police arrested Frederick W. Damer, 50, on a parole arrest warrant. Caller reported respondent of protective order coming into town....
Trooper report
July 28 The Alaska Wildlife Troopers Juneau post issued Ron Buschmann, age 63, of Petersburg a summons for operating personal use shrimp pots inside...
"Hawai'i Island's Most Wanted" episode headlines Petersburg resident
The cable access show is featuring former Petersburg resident Boaz Johnson on its program in connection with the murder of his girlfriend Brittany Roy...
Petersburg residents scrutinize Kake Access Project
Petersburg residents voiced their concerns to federal and state officials regarding the Kake Access...
$500,000 Southeast business plan contest
JUNEAU (AP) — Two organizations have teamed up to spur business development in southeast Alaska by hosting a competition. Haa Aaní, LLC, and the Na...
New Juneau district attorney, new mission
JUNEAU (AP) — New District Attorney James Scott says not to expect any big, sweeping changes from the office, but there is a new mission statement. I...
Showcase of undersea photos to be online
If a picture is worth a thousand words, get ready for millions of undersea images - brought to you by a handmade, high definition undersea camera....
Obituary, Jennie Martha Lorean Purvis, 85
Jennie Martha Lorean Purvis, 85, died at Petersburg Medical Center on July 23, 2013. She was born on August 6, 1927 in Jefferson City, Missouri to... Full story
School News
University of Alaska Fairbanks Skye Weller, a 2011 graduate of Petersburg High School, attended the...
GCI expands cell service signals
Petersburg and Wrangell GCI subscribers might receive increased cellular service after three new...