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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...
Seven times is the charm for building some momentum on a measure that aims to give personal use (PU) fisheries a priority over commercial and sport users. As it stands now, the three fisheries all are on equal footing in the eyes and actions of state managers. The priority shift has been introduced during each of the last seven legislative sessions by (now) Senator Bill Stoltze (R-Chugiak), but has never made it past a first hearing – until now. “It only took Sen. Stoltze, the bill sponsor, chairing the hearing committee himself,” quipp...
Doug Ward is passionate about the maritime industry and preparing today's youth for work in it. The Director of Shipyard Development for Vigor Alaska Shipyard and Drydock, Inc., Ward spoke at the Chamber of Commerce's Annual Banquet last Saturday. TWI, or training within industry, began in World War II days, "teaching old dogs new tricks" to keep industries going during the war. Now referred to as career technical programs, they're usually expensive and often the first cut. "And yet, for a lot...
The assembly unanimously voted to deny an appeal by Joe Aliberti of a conditional use permit issued by the Planning Commission on Feb. 12 for Aaron and Katrina Miller to build a net house on their property on Lot 4 of Bay Estates. Aliberti owns property near the lot and said his appeal was based on the “misrepresentation of fact” in a letter outlining an appraisal performed by Arne Erickson of the Appraisal Company of Alaska. He also said the net house is not in accordance with the residential zoning of the lot. “You’re putting somethi...
The Petersburg Borough Assembly passed an ordinance on first reading at last Monday's meeting that establishes fees for the new Drive Down Dock facility that is expected to be available for use later this month. The ordinance also increases the short term and transient moorage fees. Vessel owners accessing the new Commercial Drive Down Dock will pay $2.50 per linear foot for an annual permit for the facility. Those accessing the facility on a per use basis will pay $1.00 per linear foot of...
A nearly $12 million cut in state funds is on tap for the Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game if state policy makers have their way. That was one early outcome of legislative House finance subcommittee meetings last week, as they wrapped up the first step in a budget process that will see cuts in agencies and programs almost across the board. According to Juneau Resources Weekly, the ADF&G budget reductions cut across all divisions with sport fishing facing the most personnel losses at 12 seasonal jobs. The Division of Habitat could lose $400,000;...
February 20, 1915 – There was a big attendance at the Firemen’s Annual Ball last Saturday night. The band opened with several numbers, and dance music was furnished by an orchestra of eight pieces. In a brief address, Mayor Finch expressed the thanks of the fire boys for the good attendance, and their appreciation of the presence of a big delegation of Wrangell folks. Arthur F. Stanhope responded in behalf of the visitors. February 23, 1940 – Delegates of the Vessel Owners Association and the Deep Sea Fishermen’s Union are holding their a...
February 18 A caller reported individuals stealing property. February 19 An officer responded to a verbal disturbance. Ira H. Morgan, 29, was arrested on charges of Assault IV Domestic Violence. February 20 Police received a report of an individual entering a residence and trying to rough up the resident there. Suspicious activity in North Harbor was reported. A minor parking accident was reported in the Mountain View Manor parking lot. An officer responded to a report of suspicious persons trespassing. The suspects moved on upon officer...
February 11 A caller reported an individual drinking and driving. Police impounded a boat for impeding snow removal at South Harbor. A caller inquired about a property that appears abandoned. February 12 An open door at a business after hours was reported to police. Extra police patrols were requested on Howkan St. because of a speeding vehicle in the area. February 13 An individual was reported walking down the middle of South Nordic, ignoring traffic. A vehicle parked on a sidewalk was reported to police. A caller reported a possible drunk...
Lovers choose lobster as the top Valentine's Day dish to share with that special someone. Crab legs and shrimp also get the nod as 'romantic meals' on Feb. 14 - one of the busiest dining out days for U.S. restaurants. In a national survey by Harris Interactive, chefs called lobster an "exotic delicacy that results in an intimate moment because it is hand-held and shareable." In fact, respondents called all shellfish 'a catalyst for connection like no other food.' The links between seafood and...
Finance Director Jody Tow presented highlights from the operating budget for fiscal year 2015-16 at Monday's regular assembly meeting. Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht included a letter with the budget that gave an overview of the borough's financial position. Giesbrecht said that the budget is balanced, but decreased funds from the State and Federal governments are anticipated and the budget reflects that with an overall 1.5 percent decrease from the FY2014/15 budget. Though there will be no ch... Full story
