Articles from the October 11, 2018 edition
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Senior tax exemption remains following 3rd repeal effort
In the recent municipal election, Proposition 1 failed to pass, which would have replaced the senior sales tax exemption with a rebate for qualified s...
Beat the Odds race raises over $20,000
There were about 170 participants in the Beat the Odds race on Saturday morning, which raised over...
Assembly canvasses municipal election
The borough assembly held a special meeting on Friday to tally the final votes of the municipal election and certify the results. Both out-going...
Yesterday's News
October 11, 1918 Petersburg is now connected directly with Juneau, Sitka, Wrangell and Ketchikan with cable. The cableship Burnsides was in port most...
Petersburg High School may bring esports to its list of activities
Sixteen-year-old Jack Byrer, of the new esports club at Petersburg High School, gave a presentation...
To the Editor: Roadless Rule our trust fund
Roadless areas are the cornerstone to the economy and well being of southeast. The Roadless Rule is working for its designed purpose which is to...
Paintings focusing on color theory by local artist on display at museum
Local artist Ashley Lohr was featured at a reception at the Clausen Museum on Friday showcasing her...
Students from Northern Lights Theater give yearly update to school board members
Student representatives for Northern Lights Theater gave school board members a yearly update at a board meeting on Tuesday. In the past year, the...
Police report
October 3 — A warning was issued at the two mile mark of Mitkof Highway for basic speed. October 4 — Behind Rae C. Stedman Elementary School on...
Court report
Oct. 5 — Robert R. Bowlin entered a not guilty plea before Judge Carey on a charge of violating conditions of release. The defendant was released...
Volleyball teams each finish in top three
The Petersburg High School volleyball teams finished in the top three in each of their matches over the weekend in Ketchikan. The Petersburg C team...
Future of Alaska PFD program weighs on governor's race
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – Tension over changes to Alaska’s famed oil-wealth checks hangs over this year’s governor’s race, threatening Gov. Bill...
Boaters find dead bear cubs tied to weight in AK waters
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – Two men boating in Prince William Sound in southern Alaska found a pair of dead bear cubs tied to a concrete weight. Peter...
Bears fed on man's body killed at Alaska mine
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – Authorities say three bears fed on the body of a contract employee who was killed this week at a remote southeast Alaska mine...
NTSB finds cause of deadly helicopter crash near Skagway
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – A deadly helicopter crash in southeast Alaska was caused by the pilot’s choice to fly in poor weather and”self-induced...
Alaska plans changes to how it taxes marijuana
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – The state of Alaska is changing how it taxes marijuana in response to industry concerns. The current tax is $50 an ounce for...
31 cruise ships scheduled to visit Kodiak next year
KODIAK, Alaska (AP) – Kodiak is expecting 31 cruise ships next year, the most vessels the Alaska city has seen in a single year, officials said....
Alaska Fish Factor: Crab catches dominate Alaska's fish news as boats gear up
Crab catches dominate Alaska’s fish news in early October as boats gear up for mid-month openers in the Bering Sea. As expected, crabbers will see...
Obituary: Larry "Woody" Allen Wilson, 72
Larry "Woody" Allen Wilson, 72, of Washington, Missouri, passed away September 15, 2018, at his home... Full story
Alaska mine proposes road to possible expansion sites
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – A large lead and zinc mine in northwest Alaska is planning to build a 10-mile (16-kilometer) road to a pair of possible...
AK GOP to weigh potential action against Murkowski
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – Alaska Republican party leaders plan to consider whether to reprimand U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski for opposing Supreme Court...