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2018: Year in Review
January The borough assembly received a proposed update to its zoning code that would introduce a...
Alaska Fish Factor
More shipping containers filled with plastic fishing nets, crab lines and other gear left Dutch Harbor last week for recycling plants in Europe, and...
Public works recommends the continuation of recycling program
Since the cost to ship recyclables is lower than the price to ship municipal solid waste, Public Works Director Chris Cotta recommended that the...
Borough assembly candidates answer questions at forum
A forum was held on Monday that allowed representatives from KFSK, the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and the Petersburg Pilot to ask borough...
Alaska Fish Factor: Researchers hopeful cod fish stock recovering
Tiny cod fish are reappearing around Kodiak. Researchers aim to find out if it is a blip, or a sign...
Recycle processing fees rise as market rates drops
Petersburg’s commingled recycling processing fees are going up 50 percent after China closed their market to most American recyclables, said Public W...
Fish Factor: Second batch of old fishing nets soon to be shipped from Dutch Harbor to Denmark to be remade into high end plastics
More big bundles of old fishing nets will soon be on their way from Dutch Harbor to Denmark to be remade into high end plastics. It will be the...
Fish Factor: In the Northwest and Alaska, only 50 to 60 E-Stops are being used out of a fleet of about 1,500 boats
The most common piece of gear on a seine vessel is also one of the deadliest – the rotating capstan winch used for winding ropes. Anyone who has e...
China change on recyclables could impact Alaska communities
SITKA, Alaska (AP) — A policy change in China has officials in the Alaska panhandle city of Sitka anticipating a major change in the city’s rec...
How China almost shut down the local recycling program in Petersburg
Officials in Petersburg were scrambling about two weeks ago when the borough recycling program almost shut down because the country recycling is sent...
Recycling participation is high; waste stream reduction is too low
Despite a high participation rate in the Petersburg Borough’s recycling program there is still too much recyclable material going to the baler facilit...
Brewery expansion could help Juneau recycling
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – Alaskan Brewing Company’s plans to expand its Juneau-based facility could help spur the consolidation of the city’s waste servi...
Roller derby team takes on task of Wrangell recycling
WRANGELL – Taking up the mantle left by the Lions Club after it closed its Wrangell chapter last s...
Petersburg news highlights for 2016
January Public Works rolled out the borough's highly anticipated blue cart recycling program. The...
Blue cart program finding its legs
The borough"s blue cart recycling program began at the beginning of the year and seems to be... Full story
Alaska is more susceptible to Ocean AcidificationFish Factor:
Alaska is one of a handful of U.S. states to launch a go-to website aimed at keeping ocean acidification in the public eye. The Alaska Ocean...
Fish Factor: Salmon market facing many challenges in 2016
Early signs point to continuing headwinds in world markets for Alaska salmon. Global currencies remain in disarray, the ongoing Russian seafood...
Borough Manager report
During the January 19 Petersburg Borough Assembly meeting, Petersburg Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht reported the following: Power & Light has...
Blue recycling carts cause a stir for some locals
Public Works kicked off the start of the week by distributing the long awaited blue recycling carts... Full story
2015 Year in review
January-June January Petersburg School Superintendent Lisa Stroh resigned from her position citing... Full story
Manager's Report
Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht gave the following report at Monday’s regular Assembly meeting: Power & Light is nearing the end of a major r...
Assembly adjusts FY 16 budget, supports local knowledge study
The Petersburg Borough Assembly approved a letter supporting grant funding towards the Alaska Department of Fish and Game local knowledge study of...
Borough Manager's report
Petersburg Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht reported the following at the Borough Assembly’s November 2 meeting: Municipalities across the state a...
Borough tweaks recycling program
Petersburg recyclers must exclude glass from their comingled bags beginning November 1 after the... Full story
Manager's Report
Public Works Director Karl Hagerman reported the following information to the Petersburg Borough Assembly in lieu of Borough Manager Steve...
