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Nov. 29 — Police made a traffic stop at 1st & Haugen Dr. Amanda C. Ohmer, 40, was cited for Expired Registration and Liability Insurance Required. Eric J. Johnson, 52 was cited for Expired Registration. Suspicious activity was reported at a Mitkof Hwy. location. Nov. 30 — An injured deer was reported on Excel St. and moved away without assistance. A disturbance complaint was reported at a downtown location. A single car vehicle accident was reported at a downtown location. Dec. 1 — A report of indecent act was unfounded. Suspicious activ...
It’s going to be a tough year for many Alaska fishermen. Following on the heels of announcements of a massive drop in cod stocks, the industry learned last week that Pacific halibut catches are likely to drop by 20 percent next year, and the declines could continue for several years. That could bring the coast wide catch for 2018, meaning from Oregon to British Columbia to the Bering Sea, to about 31 million pounds. Scientists at the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) interim meeting in Seattle revealed that survey results s...
SITKA, Alaska (AP) _ Bird watchers have spotted a rare thrush in Alaska. The dusky thrush, which is commonly found in Asia, has only been spotted a few times in Alaska, the Daily Sitka Sentinel reported . Bird enthusiast Matt Goff reported seeing one Friday in Sitka. “I don’t think it’s an uncommon bird in Asia,” Goff said. “But in North America — it’s very unusual.” The dusky thrush’s appearance differs slightly from that of its North American counterparts. It lacks the bright red or orange breast of a varied thrush, or robin, and has “p...
Nov. 22 — Suspicious activity was reported on Lumber St. A deer was hit by a vehicle and injured at Haugen and 7th St. A subpoena was served at the Police Dept. Suspicious activity was reported at Lumber and S. Nordic. A traffic stop was made at 4th St. and Fram. A hit and run was reported in the vicinity of St. Andrew’s Church. A disturbance was reported at a 2nd St. location. Nov. 23 — An impaired driver was reported at Lumber St. and S. Nordic. A disturbance was reported at a S. Third St. location. Nov. 24 — A parking complaint was reporte...
Petersburg volunteer firefighters and police spent about three hours knocking down a boat fire in the South Harbor on Saturday. At about 8:40 p.m. Saturday, Petersburg police responded to an electrical fire aboard the F/V Defiant. Ryan Welde, the fire marshal, confirmed that the fire department responded at the same time. He could not confirm when the department left, but the last report for the police was about 11:50 p.m., according to police Captain John Hamilton. Harbor officials were also...
Nov. 15 — Suspicious activity was reported on Harbor Way. Police made traffic stops near the T.U. Hardware store and at the airport. Nov. 16 — Extra patrols were requested on Birch St. Domestic violence was reported at a Skylark Way location. Traffic stops were made at mile 2 Mitkof Hwy. and in the 900 block of Nordic Way. Police made a process service on S. Second St. Nov. 17 — Police received a disturbance call at the high school. A theft was reported at the Harbor Bar. A motor vehicle accident was reported at Haugen and Nordic. Suspi...
SEATTLE (AP) - Harbor seals, sea lions and some fish-eating killer whales have been rebounding along the Northeast Pacific Ocean in recent decades. But that boom has come with a trade-off: They're devouring more of the salmon prized by a unique but fragile population of endangered orcas. Competition with other marine mammals for the same food may be a bigger problem than fishing, at least in recent years, for southern resident killer whales that spend time in Washington state's Puget Sound, a...
Nov. 8 — Extra patrols were requested on Lumber St. Police assisted with a lockout on Lumber St. Jordan B. McCombs, 28, received a citation for parking violation. An injured deer was reported in the vicinity of N. Nordic Dr. Nov. 9 — Suspicious activity was reported at 7.5 mile Mitkof Hwy. Katie J. Edfelt, 28, was held in protective custody and later released. An impaired driver was reported on Mitkof Hwy. Nov. 10 — Suspicious activity was reported at an undisclosed location. A disturbance was reported at a Mitkof Hwy. location. Two alarm...
Alaskans pull home packs of fish from their freezers all year round and know it will cook up nutritious and delicious. Yet there is still a perception that fresh seafood is always better than frozen. A Sitka fishermen’s group has set a course to counteract that stereotype, and prove that properly frozen fish has clear advantages over the ‘fresh’ fish sold to consumers. More than 80 percent of the fresh fish/shellfish enjoyed by Americans are imports and can sit for a week or more before being purchased at retail counters. And most people don’t...
Arnold Enge’s F/V Moonshadow caught fire Sunday evening while moored in the North Boat Harbor. A malfunctioning oil stove was believed to be the cause of the fire. Enge said damage to the boat was minimal and added that he’s performing clean up duties following the fire. Some Formica sheets will have to be replaced on the ceiling that bubbled from the heat of the fire, but no structural damage occurred according to Enge. Enge said he had shut down the oil stove before leaving the boat on Sunday, but added that the oil stove carburetor may hav...
Oct. 25 — Three bear sightings were reported on North 3rd St. and again along Kings Row. A burglar alarm was reported on S. 2nd St. Oct. 26 — Parking complaints were reported on Chief John Lott St. Suspicious activity was reported at Howkan St. and Mitkof Hwy. locations. Police are investigating civil matters reported on this date. Oct. 27 — Gerriann R. Collins, 24, was cited for unauthorized parking in a South Harbor handicap zone. Police served a protective order at a N. Nordic Dr. location. Police investigated suspicious activity at an un...
Oct. 18 — Jason L. Ratliff, 39, was arrested on charges of Unlawful Contact 1st Degree, Assault 4th Degree, Criminal Mischief 5th Degree, Unlawful Contact 1st Degree and Violation of Conditions. Police were notified of a small deer limping near Dolphin St. The animal was found to be ambulatory. A disturbance call came in from Wrangell. Oct. 19 — An impaired driver was reported at S. Nordic and Skylark Way. A prisoner was transported to the hospital for mental health care. Oct. 20 — A report of a person suffering a seizure at a S. Nordic Drive...
Oct. 11 — Suspicious activity was reported at Ira II and 3rd St. Harassment was reported to police. A bicycle was reported stolen on Fram St. near the hospital. A traffic offense was reported on N. 3rd at Fram. Police assisted the Trooper at a vehicle accident at Woodpecker Cove. Oct. 12 — There was a report of trespassing on Lumber St. Police arrested Stephen L. Waddle, 41, on a charge of criminal trespass in the 1st degree. Harassment was reported. Trespassing was reported on Skylark Way. Criminal mischief was reported on Lumber St. Pol...
James Allen Sackett, Sr., 75, was born to Hyrom Sackett and Joyce Martin Sackett on November 21, 1941 in Aberdeen, Washington. He is one of six siblings. James belonged to the Salish and Blackfoot tribe of Montana. His career in life was logging in Alaska. He loved fishing and hunting in the Alaska wilderness. He was instrumental in gun safety and fishing skills he shared with his children. He is survived by children; James Sackett, Jr. of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, his son Timothy Bauman of Kelsco,...
The Borough Assembly on Friday certified results of the Petersburg Borough Municipal Election. Borough Clerk Debbie Thompson counted nine additional absentee ballots, bringing the total to 1,168 in the election. Races Mayor • Mark Jensen: 640 • Cindi Lagoudakis: 496 Assembly, two seats filled • Jeff Meucci: 530 • Brandi Marohl: 512 • Bob Lynn: 459 • Will Ware: 321 • Richard Burke: 154 • Ken Hamilton: 105 School Board, two seats filled • Sarah Pawuk Holmgrain: 931 • Janine Gibbons (write in): 211 • Meredith Evens (write in): 180 Hospital Boa...
WRANGELL — Eleven Wrangell high school students took part in a two-day workshop, enabling their certification to conduct fishing vessel drills. Secondary schools principal Bill Schwan explained the 18-hour instructional course was provided through a grant with Alaska Marine Safety Education Association, a Sitka-based organization which provides marine safety training for a variety of nautical activities across the country. Its Coast Guard-approved fishing vessel drill conductor trainings focus on safety issues pertinent to commercial f...
WRANGELL - Finalized designs to replace existing facilities at Shoemaker Bay Harbor have been greenlighted by the Wrangell Assembly. Built by the state in 1977, management of the harbor and responsibility for its upkeep were devolved to the city in 2003. The wood-and-iron floats have since reached the limits of their useful life, and plans to replace them with a more modern design have been in the works for several years. A design for new floating facilities and a dredging of the harbor was put...
The five propositions that didn’t ask about fluoride or ATVs all passed except one, and 15 board members were added to Petersburg leadership after the uncertified municipal election brought out 43 percent of the voters. The school board had a contested race between two write-in candidates, which was too close to call Tuesday night. Janine Gibbons took the seat with 211 votes and Meredith Evens 180. Gibbons will serve a three-year term. Sarah Pawuk Holmgrain ran uncontested to fill a two-year term and received 925 votes. Meanwhile, voters decide...
Sept. 27 — Domestic violence was reported to police from a Skylark Way location. Delia J. Dement, 26, was arrested on a charge of Assault in the 4th Degree. Road kill was reported on Haugen Dr. Trespassing was reported at a S. Nordic Dr. location. Police responded to a disturbance call at a S. Nordic Dr. location. Sept. 28 — Extra patrols were requested on Haugen Dr. Suspicious activity was reported at the South Boat Harbor. Police responded to a disturbance call on Lumber St. Sept. 29 — Police made a traffic stop on Mitkof Hwy. Aaron W. Bradfo...
Planning Commission: Tor Benson (3 year term) Sally Dwyer (1 year term) School Board: Janine Gibbons (3 year term) Meredith Evens (3 year term) Hospital Board: Jerod Cook (3 year term) Tim Koeneman (2 year term) Harbor Board: Scott Newman (3year term) Don Spigelmyre (3 year term)... Full story
Sept. 20 — Subpoenas were delivered to locations on N. Nordic Dr., S. Nordic Dr. and Cornelius Rd. Jordan L. Stafford, 26, was cited for stopping/parking on a highway. Police received a report of someone shooting pigeons with a BB gun. Suspicious activity was reported at a Hungerford Hill location. Police made a traffic stop on Cornelius Rd. Sept. 21 — Suspicious activity was reported on Hungerford Hill, Lumber St., S. Nordic Dr. and on Odin St. Illegal camping was reported at 8th and Haugen. The site was unoccupied. A subpoena was del...
The 39th annual harbor conference is scheduled to begin next week at the Sons of Norway Hall in Petersburg. The Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators will start events on Monday, October 3 and continue through Friday. Check-in will be 2:00 p.m. on Monday and a welcome reception at the Elks Club will be at 5:00. After that, the week will feature nearly 30 events sprawled across the five days. Petersburg last hosted the conference in 2003....
