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The Hanseatic anchored in Frederick Sound and passed through the Narrows on Monday. The six deck, 400 foot, 5-star cruise ship hosts 184 passengers and 125 crew. The vessel is described as the only five-star expedition-cruise ship in the world and specializes in trips to Antarctica. The vessel has the highest ice class for passenger ships, E4. Approximately 160 guests were lightered into town for shopping and excursions, according to Sally Dwyer of the chamber of commerce....
Heather Canik (left) applies stage makeup to Nick Johnston and Ellie Hegar (right) applies makeup to James Hegar. Monday was a makeup test, to prepare for a video shoot taking place this weekend. The group are working to make a video trailer for a screenplay written by James Hegar called "Dead End Job," which was a semi-finalist in Amazon's Best Script Contest last October. The script attracted a director who contacted Canik and Hegar about possibly making the film....
Sweet Mama, reigning matriarch at Anan Observatory, comes out to welcome everyone back - and not only are the bears returning, but the salmon and the visitors are all flocking as well....
July 21, 1982 - The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities and The Boeing Company have announced the schedule for the forthcoming free demonstration of the Boeing Jetfoil in eleven Southeast Alaska communities. The Jetfoil built by Boeing Marine Systems, is the boat that flies like an airplane on underwater “wings” or foils. The demonstration came about in response to legislation introduced in the recent legislative session by Sen. Bill Ray of Juneau. The $1.2 million pro...
Two mature bald eagles rest upon a rocky reef just south of the Five Fingers Lighthouse on Tuesday....
The Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department and The Trading Union teamed up to host the Safety Bike Rodeo Saturday. Safe Routes to School of the Alaska Department of Transportation had representatives on hand along with Reflectasaurus to ensure all in attendance received all safety information needed. “We are hoping to make this a much larger event in the future,” Barry Morrison said. “Maybe we will add a carnival to it next year.” Many organizations pulled out all the stops to make sure this...
Perched on a log, young Blaise Cowan takes aim at a 3 dimensional deer target during the annual Devils Thumb Archery Tournament at the Jack Hicks Memorial Archery Range. Over 80 people of all ages attended the event on Saturday, July 14 in Petersburg....
Bergie-bits and ice bergs float out of LeConte Bay behind Camp Island last Sunday in this view from LeConte Outlook on the Three Lakes Loop Road....
A bald eagle perched atop a harbor piling watches last week’s Fourth of July festivities....
July 14, 1982 - If someone has explained to you that, honestly, he was bumping along Three Lakes Loop Road last Wednesday in an old pickup truck and along came a big, silver Greyhound bus with a sign in the front window saying “Macon, Georgia,” he was telling the truth. The driver of the first tour bus to hit Petersburg in years says he has always liked cruising his Greyhound down the less beaten, potholed path. He guided this busload of senior citizens from Macon, up Canada’s rugged Highw...
Petersburg's First Friday Meet the Artist event was a big success Friday evening. Even the rain could not keep Petersburg art lovers at home. Paintings by Beth Flor were displayed for the public at Miele Gallery and Framing, and everyone had a chance to talk with the artist. “I like to paint places I have been,” Flor said. “And I take photos of the subjects sometimes to capture the light at the moment.” Don Cornelius was on hand at Wild Celery Framing Studio and Eclectic Gallery with several of... Full story
The Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department Big Viking Summer Camp is in full swing and this week the theme for these campers is Ancient Ancestors. “We are trying to teach the kids the hardships of living on the land,” Brigham Young University intern Jake Hartner stated. “This is obviously not a true Tlingit structure, but they are getting the idea behind the activity.” Hartner and his wife, Tiffany, also a BYU intern, guided the children to the woods around Sandy Beach Park. Campers Ines La...
Most playful – Chewie, entered by Caleb Fankhauser Largest – Eros, entered by Marisa Martens Smallest – Yoshi, entered by Darla Mattingly Hairiest – Hank, entered by Helen Riemer Baldest – Rocky, entered by Alesha Taylor Loudest bark - Chewie, entered by Caleb Fankhauser Highest jumper – Eros, entered by Marisa Martens Longest tail – Yuna, entered by Samantha Kivisto with Sajjan White Shortest tail – Benson, entered by Terry Wolf with Peter Newman Fattest – Rocky, entered by Alesha Taylor Skinniest – Britlee, entered by Dakota Caples Most...
Nathan Daniel Rock was born on June 29, 2012 to Ken and Nora Rock at Mat-Su Mid-Wifery in Wasilla, Alaska. He weighed 9 lbs. ad was 20 3/4 inches long....
The film crew from the "Dangerous Waters" TV reality show were released from Russian custody and returned across the Bering Strait on Sea-Doo jet skis. They are currently in Alaska. According to a video update posted July 11, the team were given a helicopter escort up to the Russian border. The team had been in Russia for five days, detained by authorities when they landed on the shores after crossing the Bering Strait on jet skis. In the show, Folsom resident Steven Moll demonstrates how a Sea-Doo can be used for more than recreation. Last yea...
June 30, 1982 - A spokesperson for Cablevision and the deputy commissioner of Administration say they are nearing an agreement that will allow for the broadcast of instructional television here that could expand high school and elementary curriculums, as well as provide college credit and how-to instruction for adults. Learn Alaska Instructional Telecommunications Network, co-directed by the University of Alaska and Department of Education, was scheduled to go on the air last fall in 115 communi...
Greg and Kim Rolandson, of Billings, Mont. announce the engagement of their daughter, Allyn Rae, to Jon Michael Wanderaas. Jon is the son of Bill and Patricia Moulton of Petersburg, and Dave Wanderaas of Harlowtown, Mont. Allie is a recent graduate of the University of Montana with a bachelor of arts degree in Elementary Education with a special education and mathematics endorsement. Jon is a graduate of University of Montana with a bachelor of arts in Communication. A December wedding is...
The Devil’s Thumb Archers and the Elks Lodge #1615 hosted Kids Day at the Jack Hicks Memorial Archery Range on June 11. Approximately 30 children took part in the event. Pictured above (left to right): Casey Flint, Gabrielle, Heath, Elijah, and Marina Whitacre, and Katie Baird....
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A painting by Beth Flor has been selected for the Cooperstown 77th National Juried Art Exhibition. The oil “Morning in Her Room” was one of 150 works chosen by Juror Tony Reinemann from 459 entries. The exhibit will open July 13 with a reception at the Association Galleries in Cooperstown, NY, and run until August 17. Flor’s painting “Lemons and Vermeer” appeared in the January, issue of American Art Collector magazine along with a brief description of her work....
June 23, 1982 - Four years after its formation, the Faith Christian Fellowship Church has got a pastor. When Bill Kleiner moved his family to Petersburg in late May, he brought more than plans of becoming the church’s first pastor-he brought plans to start a Christian school. June 18, 1992 - Alaskan schools might add a thirteenth grade or they may dissolve grade levels altogether. These are just a couple ideas being batted around by state educators as they piece together an education reform plan called “Alaska 2,000.” “They’re not tinkering...
Investigator Kalin Rosse takes area kids through a potential crime scene during a Crime Scene Investigation program that was sponsored jointly by the Petersburg Public Library and the Petersburg Police Department....
The boardwalk leading to the lower Chief Shakes Slough hot tub from the boat dock suffered structural damage. The collapsed walkway resembled an amusement park roller coaster track. Photo was taken on Sunday....
June 23, 1982 - 422,000 Alaskans who have lived in the State for at least 6 months, and who have already signed up for the State’s Permanent Fund Dividend program will be receiving a $1,000 check in the mail during the upcoming weeks. The Alaska Department of Revenue began mailing checks out within moments after the Governor signed legislation that replaced the distribution plan that was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court last Monday, June 14. June 18, 1992 - Alaska Marine Lines 40-foot d...
