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Petersburg is ramping up preparations for this year's star-spangled celebration as Independence Day draws near. On Monday, it was announced that "Let Freedom Ring" would be the theme for floats participating in the Fourth of July parade, beating out other contenders "Tour America," "Create Hope in the World," and "Celebrate U.S." The Petersburg Chamber of Commerce is organizing the parade and Administrator Mindy Lopez is encouraging any and all local organizations, nonprofits, churches,...
The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously passed an ordinance that will raise the amount that sewer utility rates will increase by in FY24 during its June 5 meeting. In May 2022, the assembly voted to increase sewer utility rates by 3% annually from FY23-FY26, but this new ordinance will double the planned rate increase in FY24, raising rates for one year by 6%. According to an annual rate review of the utility, the 6% raise is needed to keep up with increased costs and expenses to the...
May 31 – An officer conducted an extra patrol watch on Chief John Lott Street. An officer investigated suspicious activity on Mitkof Highway and found all okay. Petersburg Police Department (PPD) notified Power and Light (P&L) of a city wide power outage. A fire alarm activated on North 1st Street due to the power outage – all was okay. An officer assisted an individual on Lake Street. An individual completed a sex offender registry. An officer conducted a welfare check on an individual on Lake Street and found all okay. An officer spoke wit... Full story
The Petersburg Borough Assembly will hold the third and final readings of two ordinances that could affect local harbor operations at its meeting next Monday. Ordinance #2023-07 would limit the amount of moorage space than can be used by live-aboards and increase fines for wake violations while Ordinance #2023-09 would codify harbor parking enforcement. Both ordinances were unanimously approved by the assembly during their first and second readings last month. The Harbor and Ports Advisory...
May 24 – An officer provided a courtesy transport to an individual on Mitkof Highway needing assistance getting to the hospital. Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a report of a dangerous driver on South 3rd Street but the responding officer was unable to locate the described vehicle. An officer provided a courtesy transport to an individual on Fram Street. An officer responded to a complaint of a parked vehicle blocking access on North 2nd Street. The owner was contacted and the vehicle was moved. May 25 – An officer conducted extra f... Full story
Alaska lawmakers reached a compromise on the state budget and adjourned after a one-day special session last week, approving a $1,300 Permanent Fund dividend for this fall with the possibility of a second, smaller payment next year if oil revenues exceed projections. The amount of the PFD and the capital budget — construction and maintenance projects in legislators’ home districts — were the final items that forced legislators into a special session after the regular session ended May 17 without a budget. The governor called them back to work...
May 17 – Officers conducted extra foot patrols downtown. An officer responded to a report of suspicious activity at Libby Strait and determined it was non-criminal. Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a report of a truck on Howkan driving with an unflagged load, creating a potential safety hazard. Officers responded to a report of a towed vehicle dropping parts in the roadway on Haugen Drive. An officer responded to a report of an aggressive dog on Hungerford Hill Road but was not able to locate it. Officers responded to a report of an...
May 10 – A driver at 7th Street and Haugen Drive was issued a warning for failure to stop at a stop sign. An officer conducting foot patrols downtown located an unsecured door and notified the responsible party. An officer conducted a welfare check on an unoccupied, running vehicle on South Nordic Drive. Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a report of an attempted phone scam claiming the complainant had not paid for products. PPD received a report of trespassing on South 3rd Street. PPD received a report of theft and forwarded it to t...
May 3 – An officer provided a courtesy transport to a person in need of assistance A driver on North 12th Street was issued a warning for an inoperable headlight. An officer spoke with a complainant. A driver at six-mile on Mitkof Highway was issued a warning for passing in a restricted zone. A burglar alarm activated on Mitkof Highway, the responding officer determined it was a false alarm. Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a complaint from a citizen concerned about odd pipes on the ground in front of a business. No criminal a... Full story
The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approved a fuel adjustment charge for the annual Southeast Alaska Power Agency shutdown during its meeting last week. SEAPA is scheduled to shut down its hydroelectric power supply to perform maintenance to Tyee and Swan Lakes from May 31 to June 9. During those 10 days, the borough will run its diesel plant, which the fuel adjustment charge looks to offset the high cost of doing. According to Utility Director Karl Hagerman, the adjustment will take...
April 27, 1923 – That a large party of capitalists and others interested in the development of the water power at Thomas Bay and the erection of the ten million dollar paper mill there will visit the power site this summer is indicated by the following article printed in the Seattle Times of recent date. “Indicative of the spreading fame of vacation attractions offered by Alaska, is a letter received by the Chamber of Commerce from F.C. Dougherty, a San Francisco business man asking the chamber’s assistance in finding a sumptuously appointed st...
The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously passed a supplemental budget during its April 17 meeting that includes spending for dredge projects, attorney fees, and more. The FY23 budget revision was amended in its final reading to increase the South Harbor dredge project budget by $1 million, bringing the borough's total budgeted amount up to $2.1 million. The project, which has removed approximately 29,351 cubic yards of material so far, has faced difficulties removing hard blue clay from the...
April 19 – An officer responded to a report of suspicious activity on Sing Lee Alley and an individual without permission to be on the property left at the direction of the officer. Found property brought to the Petersburg Police Department (PPD) was returned to its owner. An officer spoke with a complainant concerning a suspicious incident on Howkan Street. An officer responded to a disturbance on 4.5 Street. PPD received a report of theft from Lumber Street. An officer responded to a report of a dangerous driver at Papke’s Landing. April 20...
The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted on Monday to hold a work session to discuss the borough's FY24 draft budget and reschedule its first meeting in May. The work session will give the assembly and the public their first opportunity to review next year's borough budget ahead of its first reading. The work session will be held on Monday, April 24 at 6 p.m. in the assembly chambers. The assembly also voted to move its meeting scheduled for May 1 to Tuesday, May 2 at noon. The rescheduling was...
April 12 – An officer observed an unsecured door on South 3rd Street and followed up with the responsible party. An officer responded to a report of suspicious activity on Hungerford Hill and determined it was non-criminal. Officers responded to a reported disturbance in South Harbor. Officers conducted a welfare check on Valkyrie Street and determined all was okay. An officer responded to a report of a loose dog on Fram Street but was unable to locate it. A driver at Libby Strait was issued a warning for excessive speed. An officer responded t...
Rock-N-Road Construction has spent the last week scooping mud from Middle Harbor as part of the ongoing dredge project. The Middle Harbor dredge project is separate from the dredge project being completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Western Marine, which is on hold for the summer. The Middle Harbor project aims to clear out built-up silt causing damage to the harbor and was included in the borough's latest supplemental budget, which will have its third and final reading at the April...
April 5 – Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a report of a power outage at Papke’s Landing. Power and Light (P&L) were notified and responded. April 6 – Officers responded to a report of a wolf on Lumber Street but were unable to locate it. PPD received a request for a welfare check on Tango Street and the responding officer determined it to be unfounded. Officers conducted additional patrols on South Nordic Drive. Christopher Malcom, 34, was cited for driving with a canceled license and failure to carry proof of motor vehicle insur...
WRANGELL — Late last month, the Wrangell Borough discovered an oversight in the construction of Heritage Harbor — its steel pilings and piers do not have corrosion-preventing anodes on them. These pieces of oxidizing metal protect pilings from underwater degradation. Without them, the supports underneath the Heritage floats have begun to corrode. The borough plans to work quickly to install nearly $1 million worth of anodes at the harbor to prevent further wear. Near the end of March, the Port and Harbors Department sent a diver to check the an...
During Monday's Petersburg Borough Assembly meeting, Mayor Mark Jensen and Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht gave a report on the borough's trip to Washington D.C. last week. Jensen, Giesbrecht, and Assembly Members Thomas Fine-Walsh and Scott Newman visited the capital to meet with Petersburg's federal delegation, lobbyists, the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and other agencies about major local projects. "We had a pretty busy schedule. Overall, I felt, a good trip,"...
March 29 – An officer provided an individual with a courtesy transport. An officer assisted Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with a citizen who fell on 12th Street. A runaway dog was returned to its owner. An individual reported lost items. An officer conducted a welfare check at Fisherman’s Memorial Park. An officer responded to a parking complaint on Dolphin Street and found the vehicle was legally parked. An officer spoke with an individual on South Nordic Drive. An individual on 12th Street requested lockout assistance, but was able to gain...
The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted unanimously to approve an ordinance that would adjust the FY23 budget in its first reading during its meeting on March 20. The sizable supplemental budget includes 12 changes that cover a range of items including harbor dredging, attorney fees, vehicles, and more. The ordinance looks to increase the South Harbor dredge project budget by $635,000. The FY23 budget for the project was initially $1.1 million so the addition will bring the borough's budgeted cont...
