Articles from the December 31, 2015 edition
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2015 Year in review
January-June January Petersburg School Superintendent Lisa Stroh resigned from her position citing... Full story
Fire near Muddy River seen from Petersburg
A fire blazed in a blacksmith shop near Muddy River on the mainland Tuesday evening. Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department spokesperson Dave Berg said... Full story
Man confesses to Christmas Eve thefts
Petersburg Police are charging a man with multiple counts of burglary and theft after a Christmas... Full story
Yesterday's News
December 25, 1915 – According to a letter received by the Report this week from Nels Nelson, who has been transacting business in the Puget Sound ci...
To the Editor
The next generation is here To the Editor: The “PFI changed Petersburg 50 years ago” story was remarkably accurate. Along with Bob Thorstenson,...
Police reports
December 23 A caller complained of loud music being played in a residential area near Lumber Street. Police issued a citation to Jessica Owens, 23,...
Courts
December 29 Dylan Swainson appeared before Superior Court Judge Carey for a change of plea hearing regarding a DUI. The defendant entered a guilty...
Crab fisheries open Feb. 17
PETERSBURG — The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced Dec. 18 that seasons for the 2015/2016 commercial Tanner and golden king crab...
When is 'Star Wars' coming to town?
It's a question Petersburg's Northern Nights Theater manager Anne Tate fields every now and then....
Fish Factor: Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea groundfish catch quotas go up
“Tis the season for even bigger Alaska fish catches when groundfish seasons open at the start of the New Year. Catches of pollock, cod, flounders an...
Judge sides with Kodiak radio station in records request
KODIAK, Alaska (AP) — A judge has ordered the city of Kodiak to release records related to an encounter between three police officers and an...
2 Alaska newspapers being sold
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner and another Alaska newspaper are being sold. The News-Miner announced Monday that the...
Alaska graduation rate among lowest in the country
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Data released by the U.S. Department of Education shows Alaska has one of the lowest graduation rates in the country. Only...
Lawmakers may move from offices costing $4 million to lease
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Lawmakers are a step closer to moving out of office space in Anchorage that costs $4 million to lease. The Legislative...
2015 marks second rainiest year on record so far
Petersburg rubber boots sloshed through 135.22 inches of rain so far this year, putting 2015 on...
Need for Salvation Army financial assistance increases in 2015
The Salvation Army’s largest fundraiser the ‘Red Kettle’ campaign provides assistance to those in need throughout the year in the form of...