Articles from the August 16, 2018 edition
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Dry summer increases power costs
After a dry summer season, Crystal Lake’s water levels are 11 feet below the crest of the dam, according to utility director Karl Hagerman....
Two US Senators and 2 Admirals visit Petersburg
On Friday, August 10 two U.S. Senators and two U.S. Coast Guard Admirals visited Petersburg to tour...
Yesterday's News
August 16, 1918 A vicious lible on the good name of the town of Petersburg has been uttered and spread broadcast by Assistant District Attorney Steve...
Mitchell Creek fish pass to be rebuilt by USFS
The U.S. Forest Service is rebuilding the Mitchell Creek Fish Pass on Kupreanof Island, which was or...
Alaska men charged in deaths of mother bear, shrieking cubs
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska authorities say two men skied to a remote bear den on an island, pulled out their weapons and shot a mother bear in...
Petersburg Fishing Report
Coho Salmon Coho salmon are now regularly being intercepted in the marine sport fishery. Catch rates have continued to increase as we are entering...
To the Editor
Public responsibility To the Editor: I wish and hope that people would be responsible but I have not found that to generally be the case. I am...
Wrangell officer takes job in Hoonah as chief of police
WRANGELL - Rick Groshong has been a part of the Wrangell Police Department for 22 years, according...
Police report
August 8 — An internet scam was reported to police. An ongoing investigation is looking into stolen items from a stored boat. Helen Olson, 49, was...
Court: Some sex offenders don't need to register in AK
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled that some sex offenders convicted outside the state are not required to register in...
Court report
Aug. 13 — Judge Kevin Miller granted the eviction requested by Skylark Park, LLC against Janie and Wayne Collins. Following testimony by Sig and...
Rally For Cancer Care golf tournament results
Last weekend was the annual Rally For Cancer Care golf tournament, organized by the Wrangell...
School board approves 6-year project priority list
With a total estimated cost of approximately $3.5 million, the Petersburg School Board approved its project priority list for the 2020 through 2025...
Rae C. Stedman Elementary Class Lists
To register a new student, stop by the office at 303 Dolphin Street by August 24. Bring current vaccination record and birth certificate (legible...
Alaska Fish Factor: Researchers hopeful cod fish stock recovering
Tiny cod fish are reappearing around Kodiak. Researchers aim to find out if it is a blip, or a sign...
Summer science camp introduces kids to scientific careers in the community
The Petersburg Marine Mammal Center is hosting a summer science camp this week to expose middle...
Obituary: Trygve (Trig) Thorsen, 88
Trygve Thorsen, 88 passed away peacefully at his home on June 19, 2018. He was born in Petersburg...
Obituary: John Clay Phillips, 59
John Clay Phillips, 59, unexpectedly lost his life at Clark’s Point in Nushagak Bay near Dillingham, Alaska on the morning of Wednesday, July 25,...
Alaska Supreme Court orders parts of salmon initiative cut
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered that portions of an initiative aimed at protecting salmon be stricken as...
School board approves new time, policy updates
The Petersburg School Board on Tuesday approved seven changes to its policy and one change to its bylaws, which changes future board meeting times. ...
WCA shares grant money with Wrangell community
WRANGELL - The Wrangell Cooperative Association recently received a $50,000 grant from SEARHC. Accor...
