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The Alaska Seafood Industry Task Force is made up of eight state lawmakers, and was formed this spring to address a downturn in the state's commercial fishing industry. At the group's fourth meeting on December 10, Petersburg's longtime Harbormaster Glorianne Wollen told lawmakers that Alaska's harbors need more money for maintenance. Afterward, she told KFSK that a lot of the complications in funding come from a shift in harbor ownership over the years. "From the beginning of statehood, the...
December 11 – An officer responded to a disturbance in Middle Harbor and determined it was a civil issue. The Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a report that the key to a vehicle at the Crane Dock was lost and the vehicle was later removed. PPD received a report of lost property. A quarterly sex offender registration was completed. The PPD received a post-incident report of a vehicle backing into another and the parties agreed they’d pick-up self-report forms and submit them to the Department of Transportation (DMV). December 12 – An...
A dead sea lion filled the back of Brandon Ware's pickup, hanging off the tailgate. Ware was wrestling with fat and fur, slowly skinning the animal. "All I have to do is gently run my knife through it," he said. "It separates the fat from the body and pulls the skin down a little bit more, just like peeling a banana." The massive animal had been terrorizing people and pets in Petersburg's South Harbor. It was killed on Saturday, but not by law enforcement. Instead, they collaborated with Ware,...
This is the final week of operations for Papa Bear's Pizza - downtown Petersburg's iconic pizza shop which has been family operated for the past twenty-two years. The business and the building have been purchased by Tom Westoff, owner and operator of Coastal Cold Storage - a custom seafood processor and popular breakfast and lunch restaurant which moved out of their former location on main street this fall. Coastal's restaurant is reshaping itself into Coastal Bear, with Peter Brantuas set to...
December 4 – The Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a report of a leaking water meter on 4.5 Street. Water Wastewater (W/WW) was notified and responded. PPD received a report of a dog on South 2nd Street being let out into its yard unattended. The Crystal Lake warning system was tested. An officer responded to a parking complaint on Chief John Lott Street and a vehicle was moved from its illegal parking spot at the direction of the officer. December 5 – Travis Miller was cited for dog at large. An officer assisted a citizen on Sou...
December 5, 1924 – Halibut, herring and other fishermen who make their living from the depths of the sea were unanimous in their sentiment that the Port of Prince Rupert furnishes a competitive market for halibut, at a meeting of the Petersburg Men’s Club Sunday night, at which Samuel Schoenfeld, a fact-finding member of the United States Tariff Commission was present by special invitation. Mr. Schoenfeld gave a most interesting account of the tariff work. He said, however, he was present to get information from practical fishermen in ord...
November 26 – An officer spoke with a complainant regarding a civil issue. Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a report of a vandalized door to a school outbuilding near the track. An officer responded to a disturbance on South 2nd Street and determined it was a civil issue. PPD received multiple reports of fraudulent texts from an individual claiming to be a minister needing Apple gift cards purchased for them to give to cancer patients in the hospital, alleging they were too busy to get the cards themself, but would repay the money a...
November 20 – An officer responding to a report of a dog at large on North Nordic Drive found the canine had departed the area. An officer assisted Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on Haugen Drive. Isaiah Etcher was cited on Charles W Street for driving in violation of provisional license requirements. An officer responded to a reported disturbance on South 2nd Street and spoke with all relevant parties. A driver on Baranof Street was issued a warning for an expired registration. November 21 – An officer assisted EMS on Ira II Street. An off...
The members of the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department elected Dan Bird this month to replace Jim Stolpe as fire chief. Stolpe served two three-year terms as chief, and he intends to continue his volunteering career with PVFD for as long as he is able - though he plans to let his EMT certification expire in the coming year and will slow down a little when it comes to rushing into burning buildings. "After 45 years of doing it, I figure it's time for that younger generation to pick that ball up...
November 21, 1924 – Monday evening at the Sons of Norway Hall will be held the first basketball game of the year. The Town Team, sponsored by Sol Freyd, will take on the fast coming school team, and try to teach them a few lessons of the fine points of the game they have learned through the school of hardknocks. Both teams have been practicing regularly and are fast approaching their standard. While the School Team will be somewhat lighter than their older opponents, they plan to run rings around the Town Team. It is expected that the superior...
November 13 – Officers responded to a disturbance on South 3rd Street. Officers responded to a disturbance on Haugen Drive and determined it was non-criminal. Officers responded to a report of suspicious activity on North 1st Street and determined it was unfounded. Officers assisted the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) with a boat fire at the Crane Dock. November 14 – The Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a report of a fuel smell on North Nordic Drive. The Fire Marshall was notified and responded. Property found on Hau...
November 6 – An officer responded to a parking complaint on South Nordic Drive. Papers were served. A driver at Libby Strait was issued a warning for speed. A driver on South Nordic Drive was issued a warning for speed. A driver on Sandy Beach Road was issued a warning for speed. An officer provided lockout assistance on South 3rd Street. The Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a report of a bear on Jenny Lane. November 7 – An officer assisted Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with a fall on Mitkof Highway. An officer issued a war...
A fisherman, who also happens to be a member of the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department, was checking on his boat in Petersburg's South Harbor Wednesday evening, Nov. 13, when he smelled smoke. He investigated and saw flames through a gally window of the FV Carol B — a tender docked a few stalls away from his own boat. He called it in, and the fire department along with harbor crews mounted a fast response. No one was aboard the Carol B and no one was injured in the fire or the response, confir...
Denise Lynn Bailey was born on August 19, 1951, in Bremerton, Washington, to Donald Ernest and Esther Lovise (Peterson) Ryan. Denise grew up in Poulsbo, Washington, and Petersburg, Alaska, and was a graduate of North Kitsap High School and Pacific Lutheran University. She married Norman Edward Bailey of Petersburg in 1985. Denise worked for many years in accounting and served as the Director of Accounting at the Martha and Mary Health Service in Poulsbo, Washington. Outside of her career, Denise had a passion for genealogy and spent countless h... Full story
A new ordinance being considered by the Petersburg Borough Assembly proposes adding a new section about "inactive vessels" to the municipal harbors section of borough code. Adopting the new language would impose certain requirements —including storage fees, a marine condition survey, and proof of insurance— on vessels that don't leave their moorage stall in the harbor for 12 consecutive months or longer. The ordinance aims to encourage active, regular use of vessels that are moored in bor...
American Cruise Lines —operators of a small cruise ship that frequents Petersburg during the summer— is working with the borough to design and potentially build a dedicated cruise ship docking space at the end of Dock Street. Having a guaranteed place for the cruise line to dock could help the harbor department to better manage vessel congestion in the inner harbor. Splitting the cost with American Cruise Lines (ACL), the borough has hired PND Engineering for conceptual drawings to assess wha...
October 30 – An officer conducted extra foot patrols in downtown Petersburg. An officer conducted a welfare check on Sing Lee Alley. An officer assisted EMS with an incident on Chief John Lott Street. A report was received of a runaway dog. The dog was later found by its owner. Evelyn Anderson was cited for speeding. An officer responded to a reported disturbance on S. 4th Street and determined it was non-criminal. October 31 – Found property on Gjoa Street was reported. An officer conducted a welfare check on 12th Street. A runaway canine was...
Petersburg Borough is set to request over $3.5 million in state loans to help fund the long-anticipated vessel haul-out and work yard project at Scow Bay. The Petersburg Borough Assembly passed a resolution on Oct. 21, authorizing the loan application to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) for the Scow Bay infrastructure project. It passed unanimously in a 6-0 vote, with assembly member Bob Lynn excused. The borough will apply to ADEC's revolving fund program for...
October 31, 1924 – Thursday evening, November 6, in the schoolhouse, the Petersburg Parent-Teacher Association will once again convene. There is to be a business meeting which will likely not be long. The following program will be rendered for the pleasure of those present: piano solo, Miss Reep; reading, “Maggie Clancy has her say,” Lanore Martin; vocal solo, “The Hour of Memory,” Mrs. Martin Enge; and a reading by Miss Thorp. Refreshments are promised. So bring yourself, a friend and lots of pep and interest! October 28, 1949 – The ski tow...
An updated set of procedures for future sales of borough-owned tidelands could be codified this November. The Petersburg Borough Assembly is considering a new ordinance that would update municipal code to clarify the process of selling borough-owned tidelands and establish that such sales would be considered at no less than the appraised value —rather than the assessed value— of the land. The ordinance would add not one, not two, but three new sections under the Tidelands chapter of borough mun...
October 16 – An officer responded to a noise complaint on Ira II Street and determined it was unfounded. The Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a report of a bear accessing an outdoor chest freezer on Hungerford Hill Road. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) and the Alaska Wildlife Trooper (AWT) were notified. A subpoena was served at the Crane Dock. Papers were served. A driver on Rocky’s Road was issued a warning for operating an offroad vehicle on the highway. An officer conducted a traffic stop at ten mile Mitkof Hig...
October 9 – The Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a post-event noise complaint from Ira II Street. An officer contacted an individual on Hogue Alley to provide information. An officer responded to a reported disturbance on Birch Street and determined it was unfounded. October 10 – An officer conducted a welfare check on Chief John Lott Street. An officer responded to a post-incident report of a bear accessing garbage on Vesta Street. An officer conducted a welfare check on South 2nd Street. The PPD is investigating a report of ani...
HAINES - A small crowd gathered Saturday night watching as a fire ate through the building that houses Haines' Quick Shop, Outfitter Liquor, Outfitter Sporting Goods, Mike's Bikes & Boards, and four apartments. No one reported any injuries and, at first, it seemed as though Haines Volunteer Firefighters were going to be able to contain flames. But as the fire got larger and more involved, the crowd swelled. Dozens sat in the small boat harbor parking lot or along Front Street, watching as the...
The preliminary results of the Petersburg 2024 Municipal Election are in. When the voting window closed Tuesday evening, 1,051 voters had cast their ballot. There are outstanding ballots that will be counted when the election results are certified this Friday. Those votes could potentially change the outcome for Proposition 2 and one contested Library Board seat. Among the five candidates who ran for the two three-year terms on the borough assembly, incumbent Bob Lynn received the most votes...
September 25 – An officer conducted extra patrols. A report of theft was taken by an officer. An officer provided lockout assistance in the South Harbor parking lot. The Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a report of a dog chasing a female at the intersection of 7th and Excel Streets. The responding officer was unable to locate a dog matching the description given. An officer assisted Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with a fall on Mitkof Highway. An officer responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle on Hungerford Hill Road. PPD rec...
