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Four hundred and seven Petersburg voters cast their ballots Oct. 6 for this year’s borough election, which included one ballot measure along with uncontested candidates who will continue to serve on various seats across the borough’s assembly,... Full story

October 6, 2015 Total ballots cast - 407 Assembly - 3 yr term: Eric Castro - 336 Nancy Strand - 305 School Board - 3 yr term: Cheryl File - 337 Jay Q. Lister - 340 School Board - 1 yr term: Mara E. Lutomski - 336 Harbor Board - 3 yr term (2 open... Full story

October 9, 1915 – “An open letter and a constitution and by laws for the purpose of organizing a Territorial Federation of Women's Clubs” has been received by the Report from Mrs. Thomas V. Connor, president of the Douglas Island Women's Club....

Six more illegal moose were killed during the third week of this year’s hunting season—bringing the total number of illegal moose harvested this season to 13. The high number is causing Alaska Department of Fish and Game staff to question whether...

The Petersburg School Board met in a work session last week to discuss the implementation of random drug testing for Petersburg High School students participating in activities. The board kicked off the discussion highlighting criticisms and question...

Rainforest Islands Ferry is still working out some issues after making runs from Coffman Cove to Banana Point for just over a month. But the addition of a shuttle service from Banana Point to Petersburg should be added soon. So far, the ferry...

Step in the right direction To the Editor: I had a very nice and rather extended conversation with a Petersburg fisherman recently. Our conversation touched on many subjects and we found we had many opinions in common (as well as a couple of...

September 30 A caller reported someone working on a vehicle and revving the engine for the past 30 minutes. An officer responded and individual ceased activities. A caller reported littering between Sandy Beach Road and the Bible Church. A caller...

Borough residents will once again have the opportunity to help halt crime thanks to the efforts of the Supporting Health Awareness and Resiliency Education (SHARE) Coalition. SHARE recently asked coalition members Mark Kubo and Shelley Hjort, to...

September 30 Bryce Wickersham and Mathew Boseman appeared before Magistrate Judge Burrell for an eviction hearing. The court ordered Boseman to be out of the property by October 5. October 1 Travis Mallory and Darcy Mallory appeared before...

The Petersburg swimmers showcased endurance at Juneau Invitational last weekend against tough competition. The Vikings competed against athletes from Juneau-Douglas, Thunder Mountain, Sitka, Ketchikan and Craig. “Our longer events were our better...

Borough-owned Petersburg Memorial Cemetery fees have increased after the Petersburg Borough Assembly voted unanimously Monday, Oct. 5 to approve the ordinance update. The new ordinance, which includes the new fees and updated language, comes as the...

“Unsettled” best describes the mood among brokers in the business of buying, selling and trading Alaska salmon permits and quota shares of various catches. For salmon permits, “the dust hasn’t really settled” since the season ended, said...

Petersburg Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht reported the following information during the October 5 borough assembly meeting: Four Petersburg High School students are participating in this year’s Junior Firefighter Program. The annual Fire...

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is seeking interest in holding an Alaska Bow Hunter Education Course for interested Petersburg bow hunters. Beginning July 1, 2016 all big game bow hunters are required to obtain the certification after the...

Petersburg cross country girls ended their season last weekend with a fourth place finish at State in Anchorage. The Vikings also had good individual showings from Tucker Hagerman and Nathaniel Lenhard, and head coach Tom Thompson could not have...