Petersburg Pilot -

A 25 h.p. DC motor that drives our printing press failed last Thursday, delaying the print edition of the Petersburg Pilot. A Seattle printer printed the paper Thursday night and delivered it to Alaska Airlines freight terminal, but the delivery person failed to fill out the paperwork required for shipping, which caused another delay in the paper's arrival in Petersburg.

Our staff fielded hundreds of calls and visits in our office from our readers, and explained the reason for delay. We appreciate the patience of our readers and advertisers during this unprecedented event. The phone calls a...