Week of June 25, 2026
Week of June 25, 2026
June 25 , 1926 – Although not exactly tuneful in effect, the blows struck by the 6300-pound hammer of the piledriver working in Petersburg is music to the ears of local businesses and fishermen. Work on the piling of the cold storage plant is progressing at a rapid clip and Mr. Manning, who is in charge of construction, says that all the piles may be driven within the next ten days if the tides are favorable. Nine piles were driven Thursday afternoon and he estimated that now that the work is well underway, 25 pilings a day may be driven....
Dale Frances DeArmond (1914–2006) was a prominent Alaskan printmaker, author, and public librarian whose iconic mid-century woodcuts made her one of the state's most celebrated 20th-century artists. Over a 50-year career, she hand-pulled more than 400 woodcut titles and 800 wood engravings, mostly capturing Southeast Alaskan wildlife, landscapes, and stylized interpretations of Indigenous myths. Among her most recognizable works is the 1970 print "And Then Raven Opened the Box of Daylight."...
Another powerlifting competition, another record-setting performance for Petersburg local Gabriele Whitacre. This time, at the Raw Nationals in Chicago, Whitacre broke five Alaska state records – squat, deadlift, bench, total combined weight, and total push pill – for the Teen 3 division (18-19). For bench, Whitacre broke the 200 barrier, benching 204 pounds, a 16.5-pound increase from her previous lift. "That was surprising to me. I was hoping I would (break 200) but it felt very surreal...
What reasons do you have to celebrate our country’s 250th birthday? What thoughts come to mind thinking about Independence Day – fireworks, hot dogs, picnics, fun gatherings, blind rowboat races, log-rolling, bubble gum contests? Imagine two hundred and fifty candles on a gigantic birthday cake that says Happy Birthday America! Pondering the semiquincentennial, the following also comes to mind for me. I think of our democratic republic, governed by the U.S. Constitution, an incredible, enduring document born out of blood, sweat, tears,...
To the Editor: The celebration of Amy Hallingstad Day reminded me of an experience my dad told me about. Gordon Jensen was twelve years old and working in the cannery before the days of child labor laws. It was a warm summer day and there were a lot of fish in. He was pushing cans into the retort when he noticed everyone was leaving the fish house. He followed them and sat on the dock with all the workers. Amy had called a strike and he remembered that management argued with her and shouted at her for hours as the sun got hot and the fish got...
With heavy hearts and wonderful memories, we celebrate the life of Louise “Carroll” Nilsen, who left this world on June 20, 2026, at the age of 88. Carroll was born on December 2, 1937, in Kendrick, Idaho. Carroll grew up in a close-knit family consisting of her parents, grandparents, and numerous aunts and uncles, all of whom helped instill in her strong family values at a very young age. Those same values guided her as she raised her own family. Family meant everything to Carroll. One of the things that will always be remembered about... Full story
June 17 – Officers responded to a disturbance on S 3rd St. and determined it was non-criminal. There was a report of a dead crow on Unimak St. An officer responded to a report of smoke in the Borough portable bathroom on Chief John Lott St. and determined it was unfounded. There was a report of suspicious activity on Excel St. A complainant spoke with an officer concerning a civil issue. An officer responded to a report of an intoxicated person falling while walking on Mitkof Hwy and transported them to their residence. There is an on-going...
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