Articles from the October 3, 2019 edition
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Batteries at Tyee facility to be replaced
The Southeast Alaska Power Agency Board approved $97,750 to replace the backup battery bank at the...
Unofficial results: Jensen reelected as mayor, Stanton Gregor, Tremblay voted on to assembly
Unofficial poll numbers show Mark Jensen returning for another three year term as mayor and...
Town without power for 2.5 hours
The borough's diesel generators began providing power to Petersburg Sunday afternoon after a...
Yesterday's News
October 3, 1919 The Petersburg Hospital Association is collecting money to be used to secure the services of a trained nurse for the institution....
Moose harvest numbers above five-year average
This year's moose harvest looks to be above the five- year average with the moose count at 64 just 1...
Medical center recognized for medication assisted treatment
The Petersburg Medical Center's Joy Janssen Clinic was awarded the 2019 Golden Stethoscope Award...
To the Editor
To the Editor: As someone who appreciates smoke-free indoor workplaces and public places, I want to say thank you to everyone in our community for...
Tyee Lake 60' above year-ago water levels
The water level at Tyee Lake was at 1,344.9 feet on Monday, which is roughly 60 feet higher than it...
Petersburg below normal levels of rainfall
Despite being the second wettest month out of the year for Petersburg, September was slightly below...
Alaskans will see increased jellyfish sightings
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The number of moon jellyfish floating in Alaska waters has increased and residents should be prepared, scientists said. Warm o...
Report: Alaska's 2018 violent crime rate highest in 5 years
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska had its highest violent crime rate in five years in 2018, with rises in rapes and aggravated assault helping drive t...
Police report
September 24 — Authorities responded to a disturbance at a location on Dolphin St. The individual agreed to leave the area. Extra patrols were r...
Court report
Sept. 17 — Brandon J. Johnson was charged with burglary 1st degree, vehicle theft in the 1st degree, three counts of assault in the 3rd degree, t...
Fishermen catch 2 billionth sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay
This year, during the fishery's 2nd largest harvest on record, Bristol Bay commercial fishermen hit...
Boys cross country team and Melanie Chase win at regionals
Both the boys and girls Petersburg cross country teams will be competing in the state meet this...
Alaska Fish Factor
The nation’s farmers of the sea are hoping for a helping hand from Uncle Sam to train future generations of fishermen. It would mirror programs in p...
Petersburg Fishing Report
Coho Salmon Coho salmon are now present throughout freshwater systems in the area while marine catch rates are steadily declining. Recent rain events...
Nearly every Alaska will get $1,606 dividend
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Nearly every Alaska resident will be $1,606 richer next week when they get their share of the state’s oil wealth. The Ala...
Gov. Dunleavy signs order that would affect state worker unions
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy has signed an administrative order he says is needed to protect free speech rights of state employees and w...
