Articles from the December 14, 2017 edition
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TIGER Discretionary Grant application opposed by primary Scow Bay hauler
The Petersburg Borough recently applied for a federal grant worth about $6.6 million to develop a boat haul out near town, and a man who does...
School district strategic 4 year plan highlights preparedness, health, diversity
The Petersburg School District updated its strategic plan for the next four years, with a focus on health, diversity in the classroom, future...
PHS wrestlers place on top individually at Regionals
The Southeast Regional Wrestling Championship was last weekend in Ketchikan, where Petersburg was at full health and controlled most top spots across...
Yesterday's News
December 14, 1917 The launch Redfish, with Captain Jack Fraizier in command, and William Carl acting as engineer, sailed last Friday for Seattle,...
School food program nets profit in 2017
Petersburg School's food service program gained about $3,300 in last year's fiscal year, a striking...
To the Editor
Do the job To the Editor: I have been on the Petersburg City council for years dating back to the late 90s. That was a time when the timber industry...
Alaska sees record-high temperatures in December
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An unprecedented heat wave has toppled weather records across Alaska. The Juneau Empire reports the National Weather Service t...
Meat from illegal moose goes to burger bank
Hunters around Mitkof Island who shot a moose illegally this year have helped provide more than...
Police Report
Dec. 6 — Reports of suspicious activity were made at two locations. An assault was reported at a Lumber St. location. Abandoned property was r...
Chinook outlook not so good for 2018
WRANGELL - A preseason forecast for next year's king salmon return to the Stikine River has come up...
Final decision on Wrangell Island timber sale announced
WRANGELL — The regional forest supervisor with the United States Forest Service issued a final decision on the Wrangell Island timber sale project o...
Fish processors struggle to find enough workers
KODIAK, Alaska (AP) — Kodiak’s seafood processors are facing staff shortages as older employees reach retirement age and a younger generation is sho...
Rescued disabled puppies travel from rural Alaska to Juneau
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Every morning, Cathy Dobson walks into her kitchen to make breakfast. The moment she steps into the room, her slippers are cover...
Fish Factor: Alaska pollock is the nation's largest food fishery
Alaska pollock is the nation’s largest food fishery, usually producing more than three billion pounds each year. The flaky whitefish dominates in f...
PHS hoops Friday versus Metlakatla
The 2017 Vikings basketball season will begin Friday night in Petersburg, and the coaches say the...
US petroleum reserve lease sale in Alaska draws just 7 bids
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – President Donald Trump’s efforts to make the United States “energy dominant’’with help from Alaska got off to modest re...
Kake man charged with assault and reckless endangerment
On Dec. 11, at about 10:40 p.m., Juneau based Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault at a Church Street residence in Kake. The next...
Obituary: Keith Alexander, 66
Keith Alexander, 66, died at home in bed on July 26, 2017 in Petersburg, Alaska. He loved cribbage,... Full story
Obituary: Carl K. Nordgren, 72
Carl K. Nordgren, 72, passed away in Georgetown, Texas in November 2017. He was born Dec. 26, 1944 to Kurt and Clara (Stolpe) Nordgren in Petersburg,... Full story
Obituary: Melanie Erin McAdams, 42
Melanie Erin McAdams, 42, passed away peacefully in Anchorage, Alaska on Nov. 29, 2017. She was...
Stork report
Nolan Hugh Durst was born to Logan and Jenna Durst on Nov. 23, 2017 at Bartlett Regional Hospital,...
Stork Report
Raymond Scott Gillen was born at 6:50am, in Sitka, Nov. 17, 2017 to Geoffrey and Camie Gillen. He...
Pet owners asked to be wary
The furbearer trapping season is open in Petersburg and the Alaska Department Fish and Game is asking pet owners to control their animals to avoid...
