Articles from the August 23, 2012 edition
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Multiple rifle shots cause power outage
The hour-long, region-wide power outage experienced Sunday, Aug. 19 in both Wrangell and Petersburg... Full story
Petersburg City Schools have four new teachers for the 2012-13 school year
Petersburg students will have four new teachers to learn from for the 2012-13 school year. James... Full story
Yesterday's News
August 25, 1982- General Construction not only is dredging the new small boat harbor for almost $1 million less than the state had anticipated; but...
Reality TV crew is safely home after Russian ordeal
Stars of “Dangerous Waters”, a reality TV show focusing on six individuals riding jet skis... Full story
Letters to the Editor
Remembers Kito To the Editor: Our paper last week featured an article about Harry Kito and the bridge that will be named after him. The day after the...
Police reports
August 15 An alleged case of harassment was reported on the 200 block of N. Nordic Drive. Four juveniles were setting off fireworks at Hammer Slough....
Courts
August 16 Susan R. Shorey, 23, appeared before Magistrate Desiree Burrell for an arraignment on the charge of second degree promoting contraband....
Zombies invade Petersburg
Over the last couple of months most of Petersburg has run into a zombie or two on the street.... Full story
Council puts purchase proposal before voters on Reid property
Petersburg City Council has come to a consensus regarding the purchase of the Reid Marine Property. Based on that consensus, a funding proposal has...
City sends sales tax exemption to the voters
Petersburg City Council voted to send an ordinance increasing the sales tax exemption rate from $1,200 to $1,700 to the voters for the Oct. 2 election...
Coho coughs up diamond engagement ring
Kai Kaino and Terri Hamamoto of Hawaii became engaged on a fishing boat captained by Craig Curtiss...
Programs to develop jobs in Bristol Bay underway
Jobs are being put on the fast track in Bristol Bay, with a focus on careers that go hand in hand with the region’s culture and economy: commercial...
City awarded bids for sand and leveling material
The City of Petersburg awarded Northwood Sand and Gravel the bid for an amount not to exceed $51,000 and Rock N Road Construction of Petersburg was...
Misty and muggy
Recent warm temperatures have led to remarkably foggy evenings, like this view of Middle Harbor on...
Stork Report
Luciana Christine Maldonado was born at Mount Edgecumbe Hospital in Sitka to parents Alex and...
City employees are studying ways to lower utility costs for community buildings
Petersburg City Manager Stephen Giesbrecht, along with Parks and Recreation Director Donn Hayes are researching renewable energy grants to lower utili...
Flowers above, fish below
Dahlias, sunflowers, nasturtiums, pansies, petunias and lobelia are among the variety of flowers...
Guest Editorial
Like many residents of Petersburg, fish often determines how I vote. As a former Executive Director of United Fishermen of Alaska and Southeast...