Articles from the August 20, 2015 edition
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Weaver sentenced to 5 years probation, fine in explosives case
Longtime Petersburg resident Mark Weaver, 60, was sentenced to five years probation and given a... Full story
DMV service transfer extends weekly hours
After this week, the Police Department will no longer provide DMV services for the Borough, a move t... Full story
Fifteen public positions remain without candidates as filing deadline approaches
Just six residents have filed paperwork with the Borough clerk to run as candidates in the October municipal election. There are 21 vacancies on... Full story
Yesterday's News
August 21, 1915 – The launch Trygve arrived in port Thursday evening, being a couple of days ahead of the time she was expected. Mr. Hogue reports a...
Researchers let lighthouse visitors listen underwater
Humpback whales swimming the northeast region of Fredrick Sound during summer months do their best...
Columbarium extends life of cemetery
Petersburg Veteran's Community Columbarium, took shape last week as four columbariums were...
Editorial: File for office and learn a lot
The Borough Assembly along with its boards and commissions has conducted the public’s business with little fanfare this past year. Even with v...
Regular season wraps up for Muskeg Meadows
After a rainy summer punctuated by four cancelled tournaments, Muskeg Meadows Golf Club decided to end its season early. Following the Sea Level...
Police reports
August 12 An officer responded to a report of a possible intruder inside a vehicle at a N. Nordic residence. Police found and disposed of beer while...
Trooper report
August 12 F/V Spicy Lady captain Derek Gibb, 34, and permit holder Jaqueline Martens, 62, of Petersburg were served with a summons to appear for an...
Columbia docked for repairs until Aug. 31
Alaska Marine Highway Systems (AMHS) announced on Wednesday that repairs to the Columbia will take longer than expected. The vessel was delayed in...
Bad weather halts weekly fast ferry
The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) canceled the service of the ferry Chenega from Juneau to Petersburg on Tuesday, due to severe weather...
Official: 3 men missing in Alaska landslide presumed dead
ANCHORAGE (AP) — Crews plan to search through a debris area Wednesday for three men believed killed when a landslide described as a sea of logs and m...
Ketchikan Borough votes down tobacco tax
KETCHIKAN (AP) — The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly has voted to indefinitely postpone a proposed tobacco tax. The Ketchikan Daily News reports t...
Officials: 2,500 gallons of diesel spilled into Sitka Sound
SITKA (AP) — Officials estimate that about 2,500 gallons of diesel fuel leaked into Sitka Sound following the discovery of a leak at the city's p...
Lawmakers vote to sue governor over Medicaid expansion plan
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) _ A committee of House and Senate lawmakers voted Tuesday to sue Gov. Bill Walker over his effort to expand Medicaid in Alaska,...
Fish Factor: Salmon season unlikely to reach forecasted harvest
Alaska’s salmon season so far has been characterized by ups and downs, and it will be a stretch for the total catch to make the forecasted 221 m...
Rae C. Stedman Elementary Class Lists
Registration for new students is today, August 20, 10:00 to 2:00. If you are new to the school district and have not registered your student, please...
City of Kupreanof celebrates 40 years
Earlier this month, the small incorporated city of Kupreanof, across the Wrangell Narrows from Petersburg celebrated its 40th Anniversary. The...
