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January The borough assembly received a proposed update to its zoning code that would introduce a new form of affordable housing, an expansion of the historical and industrial districts and the end of a requirement for businesses to include parking downtown. The borough assembly held a work session to discuss a plan to impose restrictions on the senior tax exemption. A possible annual fee to sales tax exemption card holders was agreed upon ranging between $50 and $60. Police Chief Kelly Swihart...
A group made up of staff from the school district or those who have worked for the district in the past caroling downtown while collecting Salvation Army Red Kettle donations. Throughout the year, the group calls themselves the Luncheonettes, but during the Christmas season they go by the Twisted Antlers. From left to right: Cindy Marden, Teri Toland, Katey Gilpin, Mary Ellen Anderson, Irene Littleton, Denise Gubernick (behind Littleton), Janet Holten, Mary Leonard and Erica Kludt-Painter. See...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An additional $30 million in public money is needed to install crew quarters on Alaska’s two new ferries, the Alaska Marine Highway System said. Adding crew quarters will allow the ferries Tazlina and Hubbard to be used on longer routes than originally planned, the Anchorage Daily News reported this week. The new ferries were designed for specific roles, but cuts to ferry service means the ships will need to enter general service. With the state’s budget constraints, two older ferries will likely be taken offline as th...
The United States Government shut down at midnight Eastern Standard Time on Dec. 22 after the Senate failed to come up with an agreement on a spending deal, which resulted with interruptions in the operations of government agencies, including the United States Coast Guard, the Transportation Security Administration and the United States Forest Service. Despite falling under the Department of Homeland Security, one of the agencies that were impacted significantly, the USCG will continue to provide essential services, including search and rescue...
January 3, 1919 One of the nicest social affairs of the season was the dance given on New Year’s Eve by the Moose at Sons of Norway Hall. The affair was in the order of a Hard Time Ball and everyone was dressed for the occasion. Those who were not so dressed were given a chance to explain their actions to the “Yustise Court” presided over by Dictator Jacob Otness. The music was peppy and up to the occasion and was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. John Otness. Exactly at 12 o’clock those present stood and sang the “Star Spangled Banner” as a welcome t...
During this holiday season, the Salvation Army brought in $14,241.55 in donations through the red kettles with the proceeds going to services for the community and the Salvation Army Church's yearly budget, according to Salvation Army Major Loni Upshaw. "Considering the economy is down and everything, I think we did pretty well," said Upshaw. Over ten organizations around town volunteered to collect donations for eight hour shifts beginning with Pioneers of Alaska on Dec. 3 and ending with...
December 26 — A cell phone that was found at a location on S. Nordic Drive was turned over to authorities. Suspicious activity was reported on Mitkof Highway, but the individuals were gone upon police arrival. December 27 — Criminal mischief was reported at a location on S. Nordic Dr. The case is closed pending further leads. Authorities received two reports of an aggressive dog loose near Sandy Beach Rd. December 28 — Authorities received a report of a possible drunk driver on S. 2nd St. December 29 — Brina Compton, 23, was arrested on char...
Dean Oliver Wright, 37, of Petersburg Alaska, passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2018 in Anchorage Alaska. He was born in Wrangell, Alaska to Jana Lee Wright and Calvert Martin on January 3, 1981. He married Rufinia Hanson, in Petersburg on August 3, 2013. He worked for various companies around both Wrangell and Petersburg and was beloved by everyone that knew him. His true passions in life were cooking and his loving family. He always had a smile on his face and joke to share with others. He truly enjoyed being able to bring happiness... Full story
Fishermen in Alaska who own catch shares of halibut, sablefish and Bering Sea crab will pay more to the federal government to cover 2018 management and enforcement costs for those fisheries. For halibut and sablefish (black cod) the annual fee, which is capped at three percent, is based on dock prices from the March start of the fisheries through September and averaged across the state. For this year, bills went out to 1,834 holders of halibut and sablefish shares, down by 60 from last year. Their tab ticked up from 2.2 percent to 2.8 percent...
Data has come to light that shows Petersburg Medical Center’s medicated-assisted treatment program, or MAT, is helping those with opiate or substance abuse issues save money and manage their problem by being seen in the clinic instead of the emergency room. “You want them coming into the clinic, because it’s a scheduled appointment,” said PMC CEO Phil Hofstetter. “There’s better case management. They’re managing their issues and health issues more.” The MAT program helps those with opiate or substance abuse problems by providing medic...
