Articles from the September 7, 2017 edition
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Attorney represents client months after her demise
Local attorney Fred Triem appeared before Superior Court Judge William Carey on August 22, to argue...
Former Petersburg cop accused of sexual harassment
The Petersburg Police Department was unaware when it hired an officer in 2015 that he had allegedly been fired for sexual harassment from his last...
Yesterday's News
September 7, 1917 – When the period for military registration in Alaska closed, 189 men between the ages of 21 and 31 had received cards from R...
Moose season to start next week
The 2017 moose season is set to begin next week, with the monthlong harvest opening on September...
Assembly awards bid to crush asphalt waste to be used as gravel replacement
The Petersburg Borough is one step closer to saving thousands of dollars on gravel road upkeep in residential areas, said Chris Cotta, the assistant...
Web of water
Water droplets outline and accentuate the fragile spider web woven across deck supports of a local...
Editorial: Police conduct is of public concern
Why do a story about a Petersburg police officer that left the department a year ago? Because the public needs to know that performance standards are...
Letter to The Editor: Community water fluoridation
To the Editor: Community Water Fluoridation(CWF) has been proven by reputable scientific sources to be effective and safe. These studies are Evidence...
Approved resolution starts project to rid Petersburg of scrap metal waste
The Borough Assembly on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Southeast Alaska Solid Waste Authority recommendation to participate...
Scouller arrested on multiple theft charges
Stephen Scouller, 48, was arrested on charges of theft in the 2nd degree and theft in the 3rd...
Police Report
Aug. 30 — Police made a traffic stop on S. Nordic Dr. Suspicious activity was reported along the airport access road at Hungerford Hill. Police are i...
3 indicted on big game hunt charges in Alaska national park
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted three men on charges connected to illegal hunting in an Alaska national park. The i...
Fishing guide forfeits boat after repeat violations
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The owner of a southeast Alaska fishing charter service has been ordered to stay out of boats in Alaska waters for one y...
Private documentary screening shows ailments of ALS and a conflict with wolves
After years of filming, Jeff Mittelstadt was able to offer a private screening to about 140 people...
Unsafe bridge on Tonka Road
Forest Service System Road 43501 on the Tonka road system is closed to motor vehicles at milepost...
Southeast Conference to focus on ferries, budget
WRANGELL — Later this month the region’s economic development organization will be meeting in Haines to discuss new trends, problems and opp...
State of Alaska weighing options for conducting elections
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state of Alaska is exploring options for conducting elections after 2018, as it is faced with an aging voting system and f...
Lance Mearig Named ADOT&PF Southcoast Region Director
(JUNEAU, Alaska) – Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) C...
Rain Forest Run on Labor Day
A 13-mile race on Labor Day is often not the first activity that comes to mind on a day that...
Wrangell café raising funds for Hurrican Harvey relief
WRANGELL - A Wrangell café is raising funds for disaster relief, following the hurricane and...
Fourth special session may be called for revenues
WRANGELL — Last week, Alaska’s lawmakers received word from the governor’s office another session may be called for October. On August 31 email...
Majestic view
A Bald Eagle makes use of a waterfront foundation to scout for a meal along Wrangell Narrows...
Ketchikan may break 50-year rain record
KETCHIKAN, Alaska (AP) — The rainfall this summer in one Alaska city is getting close to shattering a 50-year record. Ketchikan is on track to have i...
Fish Factor: Sea Cucumbers added to list of foods claiming to kill cancer cells
Alaska sea cucumber divers could be helping to cure cancer! Sea cucumber meat and skins have long been considered a delicacy in Asian cuisines; they...