Articles from the September 17, 2015 edition
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Local moose season opens and hopes are high
Moose season is now open and hunters are afield trying to fill their freezers. Hunters will continue to operate under the same regulations, as... Full story
Locals express frustration with Kake Road project development
About 15 Petersburg and Kupreanof residents attended a meeting last Thursday night to hear about... Full story
Assembly apprised of liability coverage, gaps for harbor use
Sue Erickson of Petersburg-Wrangell Insurance gave an overview of the Borough’s liability insurance coverage at Thursday’s regular Assembly... Full story
Yesterday's News
September 18, 1915 – The power barge Elliott, Captain W. H. Royden, arrived in port on Friday of last week from a six weeks' shark-fishing cruise....
Brazilian exchange student experiences life in small-town Alaska
Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil-the largest city in the Americas with a population of almost...
Resolution to address 'Roadless' ruling fails to get needed Assembly support
Three concerned Petersburg and Kupreanof residents spoke out against a resolution being considered as part of last Thursday’s Borough Assembly...
SEAPA holds regular board meeting in Petersburg
For its September regular board meeting, Southeast Alaska Power Authority (SEAPA) board members met in Petersburg earlier this week. The board heard u...
Police reports
September 9 An officer responded to a report of a loud verbal argument between a group of males at Eagle’s Roost Park. The officer found there was...
Courts
September 10 Randi Jo Haviland appeared before Magistrate Judge Desiree Burrell for an arraignment on a charge of Negligent Driving, a minor offense....
Viking cross country teams place high against tough competition
Petersburg High School cross country had tough competition at the Wrangell Invitational last...
Viking volleyballers are ready to go
Petersburg High School volleyball started this week, and over 35 girls will be participating for the Vikings. Last year, the volleyball team played...
Banner year for local berry pickers
The abundance of outdoor opportunities in Southeast creates a haven for those willing to explore...
Fish Factor: State commercial fisheries director resigns post
Alaska’s fishing industry was dismayed last week by the sudden news that Jeff Regnart, Director of the state’s Commercial Fisheries Division,...
Manager's Report
Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht gave the following report at last Thursday’s Regular Assembly meeting. As requested by the Fire Department, a new...
Obituary, Karilyn Eunice Simchuk Reid, 61
Karilyn Eunice Simchuk Reid, 61, passed away peacefully in Spokane, Wash. on September 6, 2015. She... Full story
Cemetery fee increase advances; Assembly considers accessible fishing dock project
The Borough Assembly voted unanimously to approve new columbarium fees and increases to other cemetery fees as part of an ordinance passed on its...