Articles from the August 15, 2019 edition
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Assembly to hold meeting tomorrow
The Petersburg Borough Assembly will hold their first meeting of the month on Friday, Aug. 16 at 9...
Non-resident anglers may retain king salmon
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced, that the nonresident king salmon closure will be...
Correction
Last week’s story about revisions proposed for Parks and Rec operations incorrectly stated that Steve Giesbrecht and Director Chandra Thornburg...
Residents sign petition to recall Dunleavy
Organizers working towards recalling Gov. Mike Dunleavy have collected over 18,000 signatures...
Ferry capsizes skiff in Wrangell Narrows
MV Columbia was traveling through the Wrangell Narrows Sunday when its wake caused a nearby skiff...
PIA to introduce new paratransit program this fall
The Petersburg Indian Association will begin offering a paratransit service to all seniors and...
Two climbers scale Devil's Thumb
Two adventurers were dropped off in Thomas Bay with their gear, two kayaks and a pack raft, which...
Dungeness crab fishery closes
PETERSBURG - The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced that the summer season for the...
Scientists warn of too many pink salmon
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Biological oceanographer Sonia Batten experienced her lightbulb moment on...
Bad weather may have caused fatal Alaska airplane crash
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A southeast Alaskan pilot had told family members the weather might be bad before his single-engine plane was found...
Alaska groups urge Gov. Dunleavy not to veto dividend payments
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Leaders of two Alaska groups fighting for a full Permanent Fund Dividend are arguing Gov. Mike Dunleavy should not veto...
Governor seeks to tighten rules for food stamps
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s governor is seeking to tighten the rules for food stamp recipients. The Anchorage Daily News reported Sunday...
Governor will not veto early childhood funding
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he will not veto funding for Head Start and other early childhood learning programs from the budget...
Director of Alaska college resigns due to state budget cuts
KODIAK, Alaska (AP) — The newly appointed director of Kodiak College has resigned due to budget cuts to Alaska’s public universities, officials...
EPA, Alaska mine reach agreement over alleged violations
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it has reached a settlement with the operator of a gold mine near Juneau over...
Rae C. Stedman Elementary Class Lists
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School class lists To register a new student, please stop by the office...
Yesterday's News
August 15, 1919 Mayor P. Jorgensen has received copies of the Petersburg Bonding Bill. The bill provides that the Town shall have the power to issue...
Cross country begins training for their first meet
Running anywhere from four to eight miles a day, six days a week, the Petersburg High School cross c...
To the Editor
Thank You for support To the Editor: On behalf of the crews of Coast Guard Cutters ANACAPA and...
Police report
August 7— Disturbances were reported at locations on Sing Lee Alley, N. Nordic Dr. and at the South Boat Harbor. Brina Compton, 24, was arrested on...
Court report
June 18 — Jason Todd Erskin entered a not guilty plea to a charge of criminal mischief in the 3rd degree. Defendant was released on a $2,500...
Overly cautious?
In a dramatic case of overkill, a California company sent Marj Oines a lithium drill-driver battery...
Alaska Chamber of Commerce says seafood industry and coastal community members for the most part aren't speaking up
The Alaska Chamber of Commerce touts itself as "the voice of Alaska business" but seafood...
Museum features collected artifacts
This wooden pulley block was found one mile north of the survivor's camp at China Cove on Coronation...
