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Owned by local fisherman Jay Thomassen, the 73-foot fishing vessel Kupreanof went down early Wednesday morning on the Fairweather Grounds. U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Third Class Meredith Manning said Sector Juneau watchstanders received the mayday call from the ship's captain at 3:42 a.m. and launched an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Sitka. The helicopter crew located the sinking vessel between Cross Sound and Yakutat Bay. Manning said the four crew members were in their... Full story
May 27 A caller reported a vehicle parked in a no parking zone. Police received a report of an individual littering. A caller complained about a construction company backing up traffic for long periods of time. The harbor master reported RVs parked in front of a no camping sign. A caller reported an individual threw garbage out of a car window. An officer responded to the scene of a parking accident. Minor damage was reported and the cause is unknown. A caller requested information on their rights after a neighbor tried to get the caller's dog...
A short-lived farm property tax exemption proposal died during an assembly meeting Monday afternoon. Assembly member Jeigh Stanton Gregor had been contacted by residents on the possibility of the exemption earlier this year and asked in January if he could work with staff to develop an ordinance for future consideration. On Monday he said he liked “the idea of promoting agriculture in Southeast” because it’s challenging, but added that he could no longer support the ordinance knowing the exemption would also apply to marijuana grow opera...
Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht gave the following report at Monday’s Assembly meeting: -On May 12, the Harbor Department had their annual surprise visit from the US Coast Guard Homeland Security unit to review the Borough’s Harbor Homeland Security Plan. They passed with no deficiencies. On May 26, Eddy Tagaban and Officer Jim Kerr attended the annual meeting in Wrangell with the Captain of the Port to discuss homeland security and other Coast Guard issues. -Public Works waited until after Memorial Day to begin work on the Columbarium foundat...
The 34rd Annual Petersburg Chamber of Commerce King Salmon Derby gets underway this Friday at 7 a.m. The derby continues through the Memorial Day Weekend and ends Monday at 5 p.m. Two tagged fish have been released at Frederick Point. The $10,000 fish is about a 15 lb. King, while the $5,000 King is a 28-30 lb. fish, according to Derby committee member Doug Welde who trolled for the Kings for two mornings this week. The $10,000 tagged fish prize is sponsored by Alaska Marine Lines and the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and the $5,000 tagged... Full story
May 13 A caller reported a concern about drunk driving. During a traffic stop, an officer arrested Joseph Scott Hedlund, 25, for a charge of Driving Under the Influence. Police checked on an intoxicated individual male walking to his residence. May 14 A caller reported a loud noise on Fram St., possibly a gunshot. An officer responded but was unable to locate the source of the noise. Suspicious activity was reported to police. The harbormaster reported possible abandoned vehicles in the South Harbor parking lot. An individual reported a...
Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht gave the following report at Monday’s Assembly meeting: Community Development and Finance staff are working to streamline the process of issuing building permits and other land use permits. With both departments in the same building, we need a new procedure for customers to help make the process easier. Community Development staff have also begun the process, with the attorney, to develop procedures and new documentation (letters, notices) for use with the new nuisance ordinance. Fire/EMS Director Sandy D...
If you spend lots of time out on the water, you may, sooner than later, be seeing dolphins and porpoises you wouldn’t normally see this far north. Marine Mammal Specialist Kate Wynne, with the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program, went over common and upcoming cetacean species in Southeast Alaskan waters during the Petersburg Science Series Tuesday evening at the Public Library, speaking to a crowd of about 15. “Things are changing so much out in the ocean that I want to get you alerted to the fact that there are these other species tha...
The Eric Corl Memorial Norske Softball Tourney saw four teams competing for the championship during Little Norway this year. Harbor Bar's team defeated the Haakons 25-4 Saturday to claim the victory. Mamie Nilsen, who played on the Petersburg Medical Center team and has run the tournament in the past, said it was named for Corl, who died in a plane crash in 2011, because he used to always play. "He was a great player, always hitting home runs," she said. It's also a lot of fun, she added....
Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht gave the following report at Monday’s regular Assembly meeting: • PFI manager Patrick Wilson has been chosen as the Grand Marshal for the 4th of July festivities. This year’s theme is “Freedom, FROZEN in time.” • Public Works staff helped expand the running track at the school. While not a full-distance track, it will be better for the kids to have some straightaways to practice on. • Crews will take advantage of dry weather to paint crosswalks and curbs downtown in the coming days before Mayfest. • Public Works...
April 29 Officers made contact with suspicious individuals. A caller requested extra patrols on S. Nordic. April 30 A caller reported striking a fawn with their vehicle and police notified the Alaska State Trooper. An abandoned vehicle was reported. A civil matter was reported to police. Six parking citations were issued on Balder St. May 1 A loud explosion was reported by a caller near 3.5 mile. Police received multiple reports of a dog running into traffic. An officer responded to a report of a swerving vehicle on the highway. Upon making...
April 22 Officers made contact with a suspicious individual. A caller requested assistance with contacting a family member. A burglary from a vessel in South Harbor was reported. An officer contacted the owner of an unlicensed trailer parked on Haugen Dr. The owner agreed to move the vehicle. April 23 Police received a report of garbage on the roadway en route to the baler. An officer contacted the driver of the vehicle responsible and the owner agreed to backtrack and pick up the trash. A caller spoke with an officer about an illegal grow...
Tourists and local marine mammal lovers alike can now enjoy an updated, interactive Marine Mammal Kiosk at the Petersburg Visitor’s Center. The kiosk is a collaboration between the Visitor’s Center and the Petersburg Marine Mammal Center (PMMC), awarded a $1,700 grant last year by the Petersburg Community Foundation to make upgrades to the kiosk’s computer. “The equipment, computers being what they are, don’t have a long lifespan,” said Don Holmes, PMMC board member. “So the new grant enabled us new hardware, and we had a volunteer, Je...
April 1 An unattended vehicle was discovered by an officer in an odd location on the highway. After receiving a report of a vehicle accident, police arrested Lars D. Christensen, 56, on a charge of felony assault. A caller reported harassment. A parking violation at the airport was reported. A civil issue was discussed between an individual and an officer. An Alaska State Trooper made a traffic stop on Mitkof Highway. Police responded to a report of an assault. Upon police arrival, the suspect had left. April 2 An officer made contact with...
Petersburg shoppers will enjoy two Sales Tax Free Days this year: May 2 and October 3. The Assembly unanimously approved a resolution providing for the two days. Last year’s tax free days resulted in just over $19,000 in uncollected sales tax revenue for the Borough. Assembly member Jeigh Stanton Gregor said the days keep money circulating locally, which he said was a benefit for the community. “I think it makes lot of financial sense because people are spending discretionary money locally, which then gets reinvested in the community, whi...
Long time Petersburg resident John Johnson, 79, passed away in Fulshear, Texas, April 1, 2015. John Webster Johnson was born December 4, 1935 to Joe and Cora Johnson in Petersburg, Alaska. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Blashke Island just south of Petersburg. In 1938, they moved to West Petersburg where his Dad worked at the Yukon Fur Farm. They remained there until 1941 when the family purchased their own mink farm which they operated until 1954. Catching fish for mink feed and... Full story
As the summer season nears its start, residents interested in seeking work with the Alaska Marine Highway System or various other marine-related occupations may need to make sure they have the proper credentials first. Among these is the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), which conveniently enough can be acquired at the Wrangell Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The office was able to take on the program after filing an application through Morphotrust USA, an identity services provider. A site survey was conducted to make...
April 3, 1915 – Seventy-five members of congress are to come to the Pacific coast during the spring and summer, according to a Washington press dispatch. They will, so it is stated, all visit San Francisco, and the majority of them intend to come north to the Sound. Now if a big party of these Statesmen could be persuaded to devote a few weeks to an Alaska trip, they would hereafter be in position to legislate more intelligently for the Northland than has been customary in the past, with their information as to conditions and needs of the t...
March 25 A caller reported a theft at a business. Police arrested Darian W. Bliss, 22, on a charge of Theft in the 4th Degree. Unattended children in a vehicle were reported to police. A caller reported receiving threatening texts. An office made contact with a passenger in a vehicle who was reported to be playing with a gun and placing it under their seat. Missing bikes were reported from a residence on S. 2nd St. March 26 After receiving a report of a domestic disturbance, an officer arrested Kurt M. Roelfs, 42, on a charge of Domestic...
WRANGELL — Wrangell residents and other Alaskans from around the state were given more opportunity to voice concerns over impending cuts to state programming during a public hearing held Monday evening for the draft of next year’s budget being considered by the Senate Finance Committee. Six Wrangellites came to their local Legislative Information Office to provide testimony via telephone, along with residents of Petersburg and Ketchikan. “I am speaking in opposition to the cuts to the Alaska Marine Highway System,” borough manager Jeff Jabusch...
March 18 An officer responded to a report of trespassing in South Harbor. A caller reported a speeding vehicle. Police received a report of a man yelling and flipping people off. A caller reported receiving threatening messages from an individual. Police received a report of an individual needing assistance with a vehicle on 4th St. March 19 An individual inquired about ordinance governing dog feces in public areas. Loitering was reported to police. A stolen boat trailer was reported. A caller reported harassment. An officer spoke with an...
March 20 Magistrate Judge Desiree Burrell presided over a felony first proceeding for Gesabel Rosa. A public defender was appointed for Rosa and she must abide by the following conditions of release: violate no laws, no contact with alleged victims including Papa Bears, Harbor Bar, Coastal Cold Storage, Lee’s Clothing and Hammer and Wikan Hardware, and other conditions. The court issued a $5,000 unsecured appearance bond and scheduled a preliminary hearing for March 24. March 24 Gesabel Rosa appeared before Magistrate Judge Desiree Burrell f...
