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Like Icarus flying too close to the sun, a blue heron got too close to a power source near South Harbor last Friday morning - causing a power outage in the darkest hours of the night. The encounter with the power lines around 1:20 a.m. cost the waterfowl its life and part of Petersburg its power until PMPL crew brought the lights back on by 3:00 a.m. "Unfortunately, in the middle of the night ... a large blue heron made contact with our primary power in the area of South Harbor and ... put the...
September 19, 1924 – The Grand Jury reports that minors under the age of seventeen are allowed to frequent pool halls and billiard rooms in violation of the laws of Alaska. And further, it has been reported that cigarettes and tobacco are being sold in violation of the law to minors under the age of eighteen. This Grand Jury feels called upon through the Court to call the attention of City and Federal authorities to the large number of so-called taxi drivers and hangers-on now to be seen in Ketchikan, whom, from reliable information, are k...
September 11 – The Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a report of a bear getting into trash on Skylark Way. An officer conducted extra patrols. An officer assisted Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with an unconscious individual on Wrangell Avenue. An officer assisted individuals with a civil matter. Officers served a trespass notice on Skylark Way. A dog that was reported missing was later found by its owner. Erica Barragan was arrested on a failure to appear warrant. An officer responded to a report of suspicious activity on Ira II S...
The Petersburg Pilot and KFSK teamed up to present a two hour long candidates forum on Thursday, September 12. All five candidates for Petersburg Borough Assembly were given one minute each to answer questions on topics ranging from EMS volunteer recruitment, to bears in the garbage, the future of tourism in Petersburg, and a whole lot more. Thomas Fine-Walsh Candidate Opening Statements: My name is Thomas Fine-Walsh. I was born and raised here in Petersburg, and I've had the honor of serving...
Three young humpback whales were found dead off the west coast of Prince of Wales Island in just two weeks at the end of August. One subadult female was found on Aug. 22 in waters south of El Capitan, while a subadult female and a young male were found in waters near Craig on Aug. 30 and Sept. 2, respectively. On Aug. 30, longtime Craig resident whale-watcher Kathy Peavey heard about one of the whales, the subadult female that was found dead in Squam Bay north of Craig, from Michelle Dutro, an Alaska State Sea Grant fellow who helps monitor...
September 4 – Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a report of an individual lying in the intersection of 3rd and Dolphin Streets. An officer responded and the individual moved out of the road. An officer conducted an extra patrol of South Harbor. An officer responded to a reported disturbance on Ira II Street and determined it was unfounded. An officer responded to a report of suspicious activity on North Nordic Drive between the harbors and determined it was unfounded. An officer conducted extra patrols on Dolphin Street. An officer s...
While the black bears on Mitkof Island usually eat their fill of natural resources like blueberries and salmon before it's time to hibernate, unsecured garbage cans in Petersburg tempt the animals with a buffet of easy eats. Black bears have made their trek to town, breaking into a number of garbage bins and stashing litter over the past several weeks. Local authorities on the situation stress that abiding by borough law and properly securing garbage is essential to deterring bears from town....
August 28 – An officer conducted extra patrols. An officer responded to a complainant and determined it was a civil issue. Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a report that a bear was in the Haugen Drive area. PPD received a report of a hissing power line on Wrangell Avenue. Petersburg Power and Light (PP&L) were notified and responded. PPD received a report of a barking dog on South 4th Street. Scandia House was cited for failure to secure a refuse container. August 29 – Michelle Miyaki was cited for failure to secure a refuse containe...
Rebecca Louise Norris Weisenburger was born on February 6, 1955, in Vallejo, California. Her father, Robert Edwin Norris, was a pastor and her mother, Ann Norris was a proud homemaker and an active member of their church. Becky joined her brother Mark and sister Debie. Soon after, their brother Dave was born. When she was four, the family moved to San Diego for a short while before settling in Salinas, California, where they were surrounded by lettuce farms and looked forward to regular trips to...
Disposing of large derelict vessels abandoned in Petersburg's harbors comes at a cost - one that the borough is taking steps to mitigate. In August, the Petersburg Borough Assembly amended municipal code and approved a significant budget adjustment to address the issue of derelict vessels in local harbors. The assembly authorized the transfer of $240,000 from the harbor department reserves to a derelict boat disposal budget item, bringing the total amount allocated to $250,000 to fund the...
Sincere thanks for saving my life To the Editor: I would like to sincerely thank those involved in saving my life. I will start with my neighbor Bill Miller, owner of Calder Mountain Lodge, for running me quickly into town in his jet boat, and there, waiting at the North Harbor ramp, a big thank you to the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department EMS team – not only did they transport me up the steep ramp, keeping me as comfortable as they could, and to the hospital – they later transported me to the airport for a transfer to a Coast Guard hel...
August 21 – The Petersburg Police Department received a report of a bear accessing unsecured garbage on Skylark Way. A citation will be issued. Officers responded to a disturbance on North Nordic Drive. PPD received a report of a bear accessing unsecured garbage at an unoccupied residence on Skylark Way. A citation will be issued to a resident of Skylark Way for failure to secure a refuse container. PPD received a post-event report of shoplifting. An officer responded to a report of a strong odor on North Nordic Drive. An officer responded t...
Marcia Lynn Hanson peacefully passed away on July 12, 2024, surrounded by her family. Marcia was born on July 17, 1956, in Petersburg, Alaska, to Christopher and Lucy Hanson. She was the oldest of three. Growing up in Petersburg Marcia enjoyed adventures with her many cousins, was on the Petersburg High School Drill Team, and liked to help out where she could, always happy to take on the important behind-the-scenes jobs. She was an employee of Whitney Fidalgo Cannery, Petersburg Fisheries,... Full story
August 14 – Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a report of a bear inspecting a trash can on Mitkof Highway. PPD received a report of ravens getting into trash on Harbor Way. PPD received a report of a bear eyeing chickens on Tango Street, but the bear left the area at the direction of an officer. No chickens were harmed. An officer assisted Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on Birch Street. A trespass notice was served on Vesta Street. A trespass notice was served on South 3rd Street. An officer assisted the Alaska State Trooper (...
The filing window for candidacy in the 2024 Petersburg Borough Municipal Election officially closed Tuesday afternoon. A total of 14 open seats are up for election this fall, each as a three-year term. The race for Petersburg Borough Assembly is contested, with five people running for the two open seats. Incumbents Bob Lynn and Thomas Fine-Walsh are running for reelection. And James Valentine, Marc Martinsen, and Tony Vinson have joined the contest for the two assembly seats. The race for...
Be it boating safety classes, courtesy vessel inspections, maritime observation missions or last-minute substituting for chefs on Coast Guard Cutters, members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary provide support to Coast Guard units and promote boating safety in local communities. And now, the Auxiliary in Petersburg will stand up a local Flotilla after years operating as a detachment. The Coast Guard Auxiliary has about 20,000 volunteers nationwide - about 225 in Alaska, which is District 17 for...
August 7 – A driver on North Nordic Drive was issued a warning for an inoperable headlight and expired insurance. Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a report of bear activity in the Skylark Way area. PPD received a report of vehicles and boats blocking two fire hydrants at two locations on Unimak Street and they were relocated at the direction of an officer. A deer that was struck and killed by a vehicle on Mitkof Highway was not salvageable. Palmer Thomassen was remanded for allegedly violating conditions of release. An officer r...
July 31 – An officer conducted extra patrols. An officer conducted a welfare check on South 3rd Street. An officer assisted a citizen with their concerns. Papers were served on Vesta Street. An officer conducted extra patrols. The Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a report of a phone scammer claiming to be Publisher’s Clearing House. They do not contact winners by phone. Papers were served on South Nordic Drive. An officer requested a registration check. An officer responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 400 block of Mit...
July 24 – Crystal Lyons was arrested for alleged assault, third degree. Shame Marsden was served a summons for allegedly furnishing alcohol to minors. An officer attempted a welfare check on Surf Street, but the described individual had departed the area. An officer responded to a report of suspicious activity on South Nordic Drive and determined it was non-criminal. An officer responded to a report of suspicious activity in South Harbor but was unable to locate the described individuals. July 25 – An officer assisted Emergency Medical Ser...
July 17 – Found property was returned to its owner. Petersburg Police Department (PPD) received a report of a disabled and unattended vehicle blocking access on Dock Street. A skiff on Harbor Way was impounded. July 18 – PPD received a report of a wandering pup on Howkan Street. PPD received a report of juveniles drinking in a vehicle parked in the South Harbor lot. James Clark, Erik Edwards and Isaiah Etcher were issued citations for minors in possession of alcohol. Elizabeth Burns was issued a citation for operating a motor vehicle with an...
The window to file for candidacy in Petersburg's municipal election is now open. Folks in town who meet the qualifications for local office can add their name to the ballot by turning in required paperwork to the Borough Clerk's office before the window closes on Aug. 20. A total of 14 seats will be up for election this fall. Each position is for a three-year term. Among the local elected positions will be two seats on the Petersburg Borough Assembly, currently occupied by assembly members Bob...
When Dan Trail took his dogs to play fetch on June 20 at Petroglyph Beach, the last thing he expected was to find himself involved in a statewide baby seal rescue mission. But when he reached for his tennis ball and noticed it lying on the tail of a 1-week-old lost seal pup, he sprang into action. The seal - now called Rocky by her rescue team - was extremely dehydrated when Trail found her. Wedged in between two rocks, high above the receding tide, she was sucking in air on a warm June day....
If it passes its final reading at the next Petersburg Borough Assembly meeting, a ballot proposition this fall will ask borough voters to authorize $19.3 million in new debt for the Water and Wastewater utilities. The loans would come from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation revolving loan fund, which provides municipal water utilities with loans for capital projects at 1.5% interest, 20-year repayment. The authorization of the debt would sunset after five years, meaning the util...
While the king salmon struggling to get upstream are benefitting from the past week of heavier-than-normal rainfall, the townsfolk of Petersburg are finding the weather less enjoyable. A resident heads down to check the bilge pump on his boat moored at "poor man's float" in North Harbor, where, according to harbor staff, a 16-foot jet skiff was sunk by the rain on Wednesday....
An ordinance was introduced at Monday's Assembly meeting to adjust the FY25 budget for known changes. The top item was for Harbor Department disposal of derelict vessels, increasing the budgeted amount from $10 thousand to $250 thousand dollars. The budget increase is described as necessary to take care of removing two large derelict boats currently in the harbor. The budget request coincided with another ordinance introduced on Monday which would amend Petersburg Municipal Code to add a...
