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The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approved the hiring of Steve Harbour as the borough's next utility director at their early November meeting. Harbour, currently an electrician-operator at the borough's power plant, will begin his new role on December 30, 2025, at an annual salary of $160,000. Current Utility Director Karl Hagerman will remain in the position until July 2026, providing a six-month overlap period that borough officials praised. "This doesn't happen very often where we...
Another year, another brilliant showcase for the Viking Swim Club during November Rain. VSC secured a first place finish. "I don't think these kids would be where they are if those guys [Ginger Evens and Julie Walker) weren't involved in the program and helping out," head coach Derek Gibb said. "I definitely would like to thank coach Evens and Walker for all of the help and coaching that they've done." One of the main goals heading into this meet for VSC was to have as many participants as...
On a Sunday afternoon in Wright Auditorium, Abbey Hardie works alongside a crew of volunteers painting set pieces for their upcoming Mitkof Mummers production, which will be Hardie's directorial debut. Around her, as the days count down until showtime, power tools are buzzing, music is bumping, people are laughing and problem-solving together to make a set that can help bring their fairy tale to life. "Just seeing everybody have fun," that's the best part for her, says Hardie. "It gets really...
November 20, 1925 – Alaska’s Governor is standing squarely with the Territory in opposition to the plan of postal authorities to ship Alaska mail from Seattle as freight. At the risk of incurring the displeasure of the administration to which he is answerable for his acts, the Governor has addressed a protest to the Washington authorities, vigorously opposing the proposed change and defending the right of Alaskans to a continuance of the present excellent service. He scarcely could have done more had he been elected by the people. The Gov...
Very grateful To the Editor: I would like to tell you how wonderful it was for virtually all of the elementary school children and others, who completely lined the street for the Veterans Day Parade. They passed out colorful leaflets telling how they appreciated the veterans. Following the parade, the 5th graders and others served a grand breakfast. I, for one, am very grateful. Thank you, Harvey Gilliland Free speech does not absolve criminal acts To the Editor: A simple reading of the Alaska Statutes as to what constitutes assault in the 4th...
November 12 - An officer responded to conduct a welfare check on S 2nd Street. The individual was no longer on the scene. Timothy Erickson, 35, was arrested for an alleged probation violation. An officer conducted additional patrols. An officer responded to a report of suspicious activity on Excel Street. It was unfounded. A civil issue was reported. An officer responded to a REDDI (Report Every Dangerous/Drunk Driver Immediately) report on Gjoa Street. A warning was issued for improper driving on N 3rd Street. November 13 - An officer...
Petersburg artist Ashley Lohr will open her 17th consecutive annual solo exhibition at the Clausen Memorial Museum on Friday, Nov. 21. "The history there ... it's always been a nice reminder to make work and have something to look forward to, to show my work," Lohr said of the sustained opportunity at the museum. This year's exhibition, titled "Drifting Colorways," features three distinct bodies of work: enamel earrings, acrylic abstracts, and new artistic territory for Lohr: oil paintings of...
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