Articles from the March 5, 2015 edition
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Tonka brings shrimp back to Petersburg Local company purchased 250,000 pounds over the winter
Tonka Seafoods, Inc., announced last year that it was working to bring shrimp fisheries and... Full story
Recycling program changes narrowly advanced by assembly
The assembly continues to be divided on changing the current blue bag recycling program to a cart-based system that would also bring collection in-hou... Full story
Tribal council will lead PIA in lieu of administrator
Petersburg Indian Association started their week off without a tribal administrator on staff. Bobbi Scherrer was hired into the position this January... Full story
Public testimony scheduled for state operating and mental health budgets
Individuals will have the opportunity to provide public testimony via teleconference on two bills being discussed in the Alaska State Legislature on...
Yesterday's News
March 6, 1915 – The Alaska school-land bill was passed by congress, and has been signed by the president. The measure provides that moneys derived f...
Borough clerk wrapping up nearly 15 years; Deputy clerk assumes new duties
She's got just a few weeks left in the office, but they're going to be busy ones for former Petersbu...
Editorial: Leave our highway open
Despite the proposed statewide budget cuts, our legislators will not close paved highways elsewhere in the state. Likewise, they won’t restrict t...
Letter to the Editor
Community opinions needed To the Editor: The Petersburg Borough Assembly needs community opinion regarding the co-mingled recycling program. Monday,...
Salmon Project drops into town this weekend
The Salmon Project, a Kodiak-based non-profit that explores Alaskans’ relationships with wild salmon, will be holding a book drop at the Petersburg P...
Police reports
February 25 An abandoned vehicle was reported on Papke’s Landing Road. A caller reported a truck spinning brodies in the gravel area behind the elemen...
Sizable group to serve as local pot committee
An 18-member Local Marijuana Regulation Advisory Committee has been formed to discuss the local implementation of a law that took effect Feb. 24,...
Kerr honored for live-saving efforts
Petersburg Police officer James Kerr (left) was recognized at Monday's assembly meeting by Police...
Lady Vikings take first two games at regionals
The Lady Vikings started off the Region V Tournament with back-to-back victories against the Sitka...
Foul trouble sets Vikings back in first game of regionals
In their first game in the Region V Tournament in Ketchikan, the Vikings fell to the Mt. Edgecumbe...
AMHS funding looking at $9.5 million cut
A number of public hearings on Alaska Marine Highway System’s operating budget have been scheduled this week, allowing ferry users the opportunity t...
Reid Brothers hardscaping bid approved, skate park to be repurposed, and other Petersburg Borough Assembly business
These ordinances, resolutions and requests came before the Petersburg Borough Assembly at Monday’s regular meeting. Approved by the assembly •The ass...
Fish Factor
Right after the yearly halibut catch limits are announced each January, brokers usually are busy with buying and selling and transferring shares of...
Obituary, James Merlyn Adams, 82
James Merlyn Adams, 82, died in Victorville, Calif. on February 6, 2015. He was born in Agate,... Full story
Obituary, Carol Dyer Johnson, 73
Carol Dyer Johnson, 73, died January 23, 2015 at Petersburg Medical Center/LTC. She was born... Full story
NSRAA meetings on the schedule
Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association Inc., (NSRAA) will hold its Annual Board of Directors meeting on March 11 and 12 starting 9 a.m....
VFW State Service Officer visits town
VFW State Service Officer Lisa Robinson will be in Petersburg at the Tides Inn March 12, 2015, 12:30 am – 5:00 pm. She'll answer your questions a...