Articles from the August 8, 2019 edition
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Changes to P&R's operating rules sparks discussion
There was tension in the room Friday afternoon, August 2 as around 20 Petersburg Parks and...
Water levels in Tyee Lake below six-year average
As the dry weather persists though the summer, Tyee Lake water levels continue to be below the...
NOAA releases annual report of US fisheries
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration held an online press conference last Friday, Aug...
Yesterday's News
August 8, 1919 Arrangements are being made for the Chautauqua program which will be given in Petersburg about the 30th of the present month. This...
Summer science camp exposes kids to outdoor careers
This week, nine Mitkof Middle School students are participating in a summer science camp through...
Intern to improve overall library experience
As this summer's intern at the Petersburg Public Library, Amy Poe is focusing on a project that...
To the Editor
Recall petition To the Editor: I support recall of Governor Dunleavy for some of the following reasons: Right out of his campaign promises, fake...
Anderson returns from month long exchange in Italy
Evelyn Anderson has returned from Italy after a month long exchange program sponsored by the...
Stikine River rally highlights mining concerns
WRANGELL - It was a perfect day to be outdoors last Sunday, Aug. 4. The sun was shining, the water...
Striking ferry workers union, state reach tentative deal
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A tentative agreement has been reached between ferry workers and the state of Alaska that could end a week-old strike that l... Full story
Drama-filled legislative session ends with unresolved questions
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The special Alaska legislative session that began cloaked in drama is ending quietly. Tuesday marks the 30-day session limit. N... Full story
Attorneys seek plea agreement in cruise ship death case
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Attorneys for a Utah man accused of killing his wife on a cruise to Alaska in 2017 have filed a notice of intent to change h... Full story
Police report
July 31 — A minor vehicle accident occurred at a location on N. Nordic Dr. Chellsey Musewski, 27, was arrested in Petersburg on a warrant for p...
Governor takes aim at cruise ship monitoring program
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - A program that monitors Alaska's cruise ships could be restructured by the...
Alaska extends no-bid contract to grandson of governor donor
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska has extended a no-bid contract awarded to a relative of a major financial supporter of the governor. The Anchorage D...
Alaska Fish Factor
It’s been one year, so how’s that trade war with China working out for the nation’s seafood industry? As with farmers, there’s not much winning...
Alaska seeks review of options for psychiatric facility
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) —State health department officials want to take another look at options for running Alaska’s state-owned psychiatric fac...
AK governor proposes assisted living rate increase
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The governor of Alaska is moving ahead with a plan to increase in prices at assisted living homes, a report said. Republican G...