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Bob Lynn's decision to run for mayor wasn't made lightly. "It wasn't an easy decision for me at all."But he sees a need for the community to become more self-reliant as times become more challenging and costs shift from state and federal government to the local level. He says he is willing to listen to and work with all and has demonstrated his ability to help guide decision making: "I have the time to do this, and I have the experience. I'm hoping that I get a chance to try some ideas and see...
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Scott Newman decided to run for mayor because he feels "there hasn't been strong leadership, advancing any advocacy towards the big projects in the community like the hospital and in tourism ... I kind of feel like we've had a bit of a dysfunctional process." "We could be advocating more strongly, at a state and federal level for these projects that we have going on, mainly the hospital," Newman told the Pilot in an interview. "I just don't feel like we've been doing enough in that direction....
As wind gusts exceeded 30 knots on Wednesday morning a roughly 180-foot barge broke loose from its moorage around a mile south of Scow Bay in the Wrangell Narrows. The Coast Guard issued a maritime security alert warning vessels in the area, while the harbormasters office contacted residents along the shore of Kupreanof Island, "just to let them know that if it does end up ricocheting down that Narrows, to be aware of it," Harbormaster Glorianne Wollen said, "to potentially pull your outhaul in...
During midday mass on July 6, 2023, an accidental fire broke out at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Petersburg. All parishioners and church staff safely escaped the fire, which burned for nearly ten hours. The Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department fought the blaze and successfully prevented the tragic fire from spreading to nearby homes and businesses like the neighboring Petersburg Children's Center. The church building was left in ruins, though firefighters were able to recover some...
September 18, 1925 – Everyone is expected to kill a rat or two during “Rat Killing Week,” from September 18 to 24. Miss Helen A. Caldwell of the Bureau of Health, Department of Agriculture, famous throughout the country as a worker in the cause, is in the city for the purpose of assisting Petersburg citizens in exterminating these pests through the use of barium bicarbonate. It may sound like a joke to make war on rats, but these disease-breeding rodents should be exterminated as quickly as possible. “It is estimated that there are two rats or...
Petersburg voters will decide October 7 whether to limit the borough’s senior sales tax exemption to only low-income seniors. Proposition 1 would restrict the current exemption — available to all residents 65 and older who qualify for the PFD — to only those who qualify for the State of Alaska Senior Benefits Payment Program. That means individuals earning less than $34,213 annually or married couples making under $46,253 would retain the exemption, while higher-income seniors would lose it. On September 15, KFSK Petersburg hosted call-in show...
Alaska Department of Fish and Game released detailed management plans this week for Southeast Alaska’s commercial red king crab fishery, which opens Nov. 1 with the region’s highest red crab populations in decades. The fishery will operate across 10 separate areas with harvest limits ranging from 5,115 to 44,705 pounds, totaling 211,573 pounds regionwide. Legal male crab populations increased 55% from last year while mature males jumped 42%. Two high-concentration areas near Juneau and at Gambier Bay will operate as 24-hour “derby” fisheri...
Heartfelt Appreciation for Your Courage and Dedication To the Editor: We are writing to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for all the people that showed presence, courage, professionalism, and quick response during the recent active shooter lockdown at the Children’s Center. Your unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of the children and each other was nothing short of extraordinary. In the face of an incredibly distressing situation, you remained calm and provided reassurance to the staff and children in our care. Y...
September 10 - An injured bear was reported on Hungerford Hill Road. An officer conducted extra patrols on N Nordic Drive. An officer conducted a welfare check on Harbor Way. The individual in question is okay. An officer assisted the Fire Department on Skylark Way. An officer assisted Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on N 12th Street. An individual acting suspiciously was reported on Nordic Drive. An officer issued warnings for taillight requirements on Mitkof Hwy. September 11 - A Protective Order was served on S Nordic Drive. An officer...
With only three meets remaining, the Kayhi Invitational was an opportunity for the Petersburg High School Cross Country team to see where they stack up against the rest of their competition with the postseason on the horizon. As they've done all season, the Vikings continued to be one of the top teams across Alaska – with the boys and girls team finishing second with 65 and 53 points respectively. Finally obtaining one of her goals throughout the season, senior runner Gabriele Whitacre ran a n...
It was an up and down season last year for the Petersburg High School Varsity Volleyball team – starting the season 1-10, then having a strong resurgence to end up 9-14, and finishing third at regions. Falling one spot short of a state berth left the team disappointed and wanting more. This iteration of the Vikings aims to bring more power to opponents this season. “The firepower that we have from all positions is different. It’s a different makeup of kids. We are faster than we were last year defensively,” said head coach Jaime Cabral....
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