Articles from the December 28, 2017 edition
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Fisherman fined $12,000 for crab gear violations
A Petersburg man pleaded guilty last Tuesday of interfering with crab pots belonging to four other fishermen in town, coming after a hearing with...
KSTK to transfer assets to CoastAlaska in sale
WRANGELL — The board of Wrangell’s public radio station last month approved a deal which would transfer its ownership to a regional corporation. Fol...
Yesterday's News
December 28, 1917 Mr. Anderson reports that the company’s manager, M.B. Dahl, who is now in Tacoma, plans to return north in February, when it is p...
P&L superintendent job down from ten to three applicants, borough considers re-advertising
The search to find an electrical superintendent in Petersburg has narrowed to three applicants, coming after a borough screening committee started...
Local fuel price notices to end
With the next edition, the Wrangell Sentinel and the Petersburg Pilot will discontinue the Posted Fuel Notice that has been published in both papers...
Salvation Army distributes over $8,000 in gifts and food
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Salvation Army in Petersburg distributed about $8,000 worth...
Editorial: KFSK should broadcast signal to Wrangell
Lack of support from KSTK public radio listeners and businesses in Wrangell may bring ownership changes to the station. A public notice published in...
Man charged with assault on Prince of Wales Island
On December 15, Alaska State Troopers on Prince of Wales were advised of a domestic violence assault in Coffman Cove. Investigation revealed Walter...
PVFD extinguishes chicken coop fire
Firefighters responded to a blaze at 7.6 mile Mitkof Highway at 2 a.m. Wednesday and found a 20x20 chicken coop fully involved upon their arrival....
Police Report
Dec. 20 — Christopher J. Miller, Jr., 27, was cited for liability insurance required. Stephen L. Waddle, 41 was arrested on 3 counts of violating c...
Court report
Dec. 8 — Patricia McMurren was awarded judgment of $4,410 plus interest along with possession of the trailer occupied by Chris Miller Jr. Stephen L...
Two more boat fires extinguished
The Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to two more boat fires this week. Two engines responded to the South Boat Harbor last Thursday,...
Two Viking wrestlers place in state tourney
The Petersburg high wrestling team placed 22nd at the division two state tournament last week,...
Red Kettle donations top 2016
Red Kettle donations to the Salvation Army increased by $4,000 compared to last year's...
Regulators consider reducing Pacific halibut quota next year
KENAI, Alaska (AP) — Regulators are considering reducing the amount of halibut that fishermen are allowed to catch along the Pacific coast next year....
Draft action plans released for 2018 Chinook fisheries
Action plans for the emergency management of Chinook salmon in Southeast Alaskan rivers have been...
Decorating Contest Winners
Winners of the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Christmas Decorating Contest were announced this...
Man still looking for owner of plaque he found 11 years ago
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Eleven years ago, Guy Holt was walking on Sandy Beach when something caught his eye. An intricately carved piece of wood lay o...
Fish Factor: Aging of the fleet prompts recommendations for deckhand apprenticeships
The clamor of “take me fishing” is taking on new meaning in Alaska. Prospects for a deckhand apprenticeship program just got a big lift from a $142,00...
Alaska leaders claim victory with refuge drilling provision
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska political leaders on Wednesday hailed as historic the passage of federal legislation that will allow for oil and gas dril...
