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...

 

Here's lookin' at ya

A Blue Heron studies its reflection in the water along the shoreline....

 
 By Ben Muir    News    September 7, 2017

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...

 
 By Dan Rudy    News    September 7, 2017

Moose season to start next week

The 2017 moose season is set to begin next week, with the monthlong harvest opening on September...

 
 By Ben Muir    News    September 7, 2017

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...

 
 By Ben Muir    News    September 7, 2017

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...

 
 By Ben Muir    News    September 7, 2017

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...

 
 By Dan Rudy    News    September 7, 2017

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...

 
 By Ben Muir    News    September 7, 2017

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...

 
 By Dan Rudy    News    September 7, 2017

Wrangell café raising funds for Hurrican Harvey relief

WRANGELL - A Wrangell café is raising funds for disaster relief, following the hurricane and...

 
 By Dan Rudy    News    September 7, 2017

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...

 

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