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Petersburg’s assembly on Monday voted against issuing a permit to allow a private hauler to pay for a second boat ramp at Scow Bay, saying it would set a precedent open for too much interpretation. John Murgas, owner of Island Ventures LLC, applied for a special use permit to install a second boat ramp at Scow Bay. His proposed ramp would nudge-up against a jetty, which would, he says, create safer launching and hauling of boats. “A single mishap,” Murgas wrote in his permit application, “while loading or launching a vessel due to souther...
The weather conditions were perfect for Jonas Baekkelund, Mackenzie Morrison, Valon Weathers and Eli Anderson to play ice hockey Saturday at Blind Slough....
January The Borough assembly started approval of a program called Local Improvement Districts, which asks Petersburg residents whether they would pay for road work in their neighborhoods. The Petersburg School Board discussed the possible loss of federal funding through a program called Secure Rural Schools. The school district reported a case of a Pertussis, or whooping cough, confirmed in Petersburg. Superintendent Erica Kludt-Painter said it was not a public health emergency. An engineer led...
January 4, 1918 The passing of the saloon business with the old year created little stir in Petersburg, there being no arrests or disorder in connection therewith. Jack Hadland has transformed the Dory Bar into a soft drink house, and plans to conduct the business himself until the fishing season opens. James Brennan will re-open the Gilt Edge about the first of February as a first-class pool and billiard-room, with soft drinks and cigars. January 1, 1943 In many family homes the traditional Christmas dinner is a high spot in the Christmas...
Here are website headlines of the top 10 most viewed news articles of 2017. 1. Petersburg man, 24, drowns near resort on Mitkof Highway 2. William Christopher Allen indicted in July 4th 2016 crash 3. Former Petersburg cop accused of sexual harassment 4. State prosecutors allege Allen refused treatment for a seizure disorder 5. Petersburg family joins RV trend with school bus 6. New postmaster is one of the strongest men in Alaska 7. Lost bags put former Petersburg mayor in Ft. Lauderdale airport at time of shootings 8. PPD makes arrests; seize...
I am writing in support of the Alaskans for Integrity ballot initiative. I am one of three statewide co-chairs for this initiative and I am excited to share why this initiative is as good as — maybe even better — than sliced bread. When I first showed up in the legislature, there were some things that didn't make sense to me. Like why there's a culture of lobbyists wining and dining legislators over 25-dollar-an-entree meals at downtown Juneau restaurants. Why city or borough elected officials are required by state law to adhere to a far mor...
Dec. 27 — An officer responded to a report of a single vehicle sliding off the road in the 1000 block of Sandy Beach Road. Icy conditions contributed to the accident. No injuries or damage were reported. A disturbance was reported at a Lumber St. location. Police responded to a report of suspicious activity on Mill Rd. An injured deer was reported on N. Nordic Dr. Suspicious activity was reported on Lumber St. An officer responded to a report of domestic violence. A verbal argument was in progress. Dec. 28 — A vehicle slid into the ditch near t...
Leonard Charles Skeek, 86 died in Petersburg on Dec. 19, 2017. Leonard Skeek was born to Thomas and Amy Skeek in Kake, Alaska on July 7, 1931. He was a commercial fisherman and his name and face was recognized by many throughout Alaska and the fishing community. He had a passion for hunting, trapping, commercial and subsistence fishing, and processing traditional native foods with his friends and family. He was always willing to teach those who wanted to learn about subsistence ways and sharing... Full story
Leilani N. Kito was born to parents Ronald and Edith Bean of Kake Alaska on May 29, 1938. Lani married Richard Kito in August 1975 and moved to Petersburg, Alaska. Lani was a teacher with Petersburg Elementary School for several years before realizing her love of accounting. Lani worked for Petersburg Indian Association for many years and eventually opened her own accounting office where she continued to work and grow for many years. Leilani was many things to many people. She was a daughter,... Full story
For 27 years this weekly column has featured news for and about Alaska’s commercial fishing industry. It began in 1991 in the Anchorage Daily News and now appears in more than 20 news outlets across Alaska, nationally and in the UK. Today, Alaska fishermen and processors provide 65 percent of our nation’s wild-caught seafood, and 95 percent of the wild salmon. The industry puts more people to work than oil/gas, mining, timber and tourism combined. Alaska’s diverse fishing fleet of nearly 10,000 vessels is made up mostly of boats under 50 feet....
Graduation Announcement Kristin Neuneker has earned a Master of Science degree in Fisheries from University of Alaska Fairbanks....
A pair of Common Mergansers feed along a shoreline last week. A male is pictured at the top of photo while the female (lower right) displays a reddish head plume and grey body feathers. Mergansers are common throughout S.E. Alaska....
