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Homeowners of the collapsed structure at 1010 Wrangell Ave. have filed an appeal in Superior Court against the Petersburg Borough Assembly's 30-day order to demolish or repair the home at the owner's expense after borough building officials determined the structure to be a 'dangerous building.' The building's foundation failed in September 2009. During June 2012, Community Development Director Leo Luczak sent notice to Karen Ellingstad that the structure had been deemed a dangerous building. Sin... Full story
State Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins said creating an image of fiscal responsibility in the state legislature trumps "real need" in communities across the state. "Early readings are indicating that we want to do everything we can to cut, cut, cut and keep things lean even if it means communities that have real needs suffer," Kreiss-Tomkins said. He was responding to questions from Petersburg Borough assembly members concerning state funding and fiscal forecasts and those effects on the borough's... Full story
January 10, 1914 – Dancing being the favorite divertissement to Alaskans, many late comers from down east where this amusement is almost considered a crime, and therefore prohibited, finding themselves in a country where dancing is freely indulged in as a pleasure and a harmless recreation, have expressed a desire to learn of late. In answer to the pressing demand, Prof. F. Pruschoff, formerly instructor of a dancing club in Portland, Oregon, has decided to open a class. January 12, 1984 – Final plans for the new high school building were appro...
The Petersburg Land Selection Committee is asking the borough to pursue legislative action regarding the state’s recent calculation of land entitlement for the Petersburg Borough. According to Alaska Statute, newly formed boroughs are entitled to no less than ten percent of the “maximum total acreage of vacant, unappropriated, unreserved (VUU) state general grant land within the boundaries between the date of incorporation and two years thereafter…” Committee member Liz Cabrera said the committee feels the state’s determination is inadequat... Full story
The sales tax ordinance review committee didn't come to a consensus on any changes to the senior exemption and will meet twice more before making final recommendations to the borough assembly. The committee is charged with reviewing the sales tax code and to make any changes so the borough can generate an equal or greater amount of revenue so it doesn't have to decrease services or raise property taxes. More than ten people attended the meeting and several spoke against eliminating the exemption...
The Petersburg girls competed in the ACS Tournament, hosted by Anchorage Christian Schools, over the weekend. This year Bethel, Barrow, ACS, Valdez, Petersburg, Kotzebue, Eielson, and Point Hope attended. “A lot of the best 3A teams try to make it there because of the competition. It’s who you're going to see if you make it to state,” said Lady Vikings Head Coach Dino Brock. The tournament is a single elimination style, with a guarantee of playing three games. In their first game the Lady Vikings faced off against the ACS Lions, who took secon...
The Vikings basketball squad placed 4th at the Anchorage Christian School’s Invitational Tournament in Anchorage last weekend. The Vikings lost a tough first game 57-43 against Barrow. Head Coach Rick Brock said Barrow is one of the better quality teams in the state. “We played them last year and were looking forward to see where we’re at this time of the year,” Brock said. The Vikings fell behind 15-5 in the first quarter but played strong in the second and closed the gap to 22-20 at the half with Barrow leading. But the Vikings missed...
January 1 A caller submitted an annual Sex Offender Registration verification. January 2 Police arrested Cristian Gallardo, 35, on a charge of Unlawful Contact. A caller reported a noise disturbance to an officer on patrol. January 3 An officer responded to a report of a noise disturbance on North Nordic Drive. A caller reported fraud via telephone. A caller reported a possible assault near Hammer Slough. An officer responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch. Police arrested Clifford James, 66, on Driving Under the Influence charge. A...
January 2 Jessica Ray appeared before Magistrate Judge Burrell on a charge of Driving while License Canceled, Suspended or Revoked. The court entered a not guilty plea on the defendant’s behalf. The court set a trial date and the defendant was excused with conditions of release. Cindy Hupp and Jeffrey Hupp appeared before Superior Court Judge Carey for a contempt hearing. The court found Jeffrey Hupp not in contempt. January 6 Sara Peak appeared before Magistrate Judge Burrell to request a name change. The court recommended to superior court t...
Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht forecasted a “status quo” budget to the borough assembly last Monday. “It’s a status quo budget meaning we’re not changing services,” Giesbrecht said. “We’re not going to offer more services. We’re not going to offer less services. We don’t expect to have to make major changes to mill rates or sales tax rates.” The budget assumptions offer a guideline for department heads as they begin creating their fiscal year 2015 budgets. In the FY 2015 budget, $200,000 is being transferred to a Property Development...
The Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department is taking applications for this year’s second annual ‘Losing Big Petersburg’ competition. Donnie Hayes, parks and rec director, said the competition will bring together ten Petersburg residents who have “a desire to make a change in your health and wellness, that’s it.” Each contestant will have a set of guidelines to follow each week. They will participate in stress relieving activities such as progressive muscle relaxation, diaphragmatic breathing and journaling. Contestants must also engage in r...
Staff is finalizing paperwork for the recent drive down dock bid. Tamico is planning the preconstruction meeting to go over schedule and other planning issues. Staff is preparing to advertise the Crane Dock Widening project rescheduled for mid-January. Delivery has begun for Rasmus Enge Memorial Bridge materials. Stacks of planks from The Mill have been staged at the long-term parking area at the Crane Dock parking lot. The Mill continues to cut the required planks and is also working with third party suppliers on the treated planks and pile...
SEATTLE, Wash. – Susan Erickson will serve as president for the Safeco Insurance Northwest Region Advisory Council, effective immediately. "The Advisory Council program provides Safeco with invaluable input as we strive to better serve our customers and our independent agent partners," said Matt Nickerson, president, Safeco Insurance. "I'd like to thank all of those who serve on our councils and share our commitment to doing what's right." Erickson is owner of Petersburg-Wrangell Insurance C...
The State Department of Fish and Game has set the regulations for non-pelagic rockfish for Southeast waters. The regulations remained unchanged from last year’s season, which pertains only to non-pelagic, or deepwater rockfish, said Petersburg-Wrangell Area Management Biologist Doug Fleming. “It appears to be for all purposes pretty much the same as last year,” he said. The regulations for all Southeast waters are as follows: All non-pelagic rockfish caught must be retained until the bag limit is reached. Persons sport fishing from a chart...
SEATTLE (AP) - With the planet's polar regions changing faster than ever before in human history, the University of Washington is launching a new initiative to boost research in the Arctic and prepare students for a world where melting ice is opening new opportunities - and posing new threats. Under the Future of Ice program, the university will hire eight scientists and faculty members and offer the country's first Arctic studies minor outside of Alaska. The inaugural course, which starts this month, filled up in less than two weeks. “The s...
Salmon will always be the heart of Alaska’s fisheries. That’s why many people think of summer as “the fishing season.” But that’s not the case. The deep of winter is when Alaska’s largest fisheries get underway each year. On January first, hundreds of boats with hook and line gear or big pots will begin plying the waters of the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska for Pacific cod, rockfish and other groundfish. Then on January 20th trawlers take to the seas to target Alaska pollock, the world’s largest food fishery with harvests near three billion...
USCG commercial fishing vessel examiners will be conducting dockside examinations for commercial fishing vessels Jan. 27-31. Check out our new vessel specific checklist generator located at www.fishsafe.info. The tool will allow you to print out a list of all safety requirements for your vessel prior to your exam. To receive a dockside examination, sign up at the Petersburg Harbormasters Office or contact Jim Paul at (907) 617-2523. Voluntary dockside examinations are free and take about an hour....
KODIAK, Alaska (AP) - A federal agency is planning to measure the economic impact of fishing businesses. Notices posted in the Federal Register show the National Marine Fisheries Service plans to survey U.S. seafood processors and bait-and-tackle shops during 2014. Survey data will be incorporated into impact statements produced by the federal government before an action is taken. Tackle business owners will be asked to characterize and quantify their operational costs and sales revenue and describe their clientele. Seafood processors will be...
ANCHORAGE (AP) — Two adult Alaskans died from the flu in the past week, according to state health officials. The deaths are the first to be reported during Alaska's 2013-14 influenza season and the first since new rules requiring health care facilities to report adult flu deaths to the state took effect in late December. Before, Alaska only tracked deaths among children. The state has not been notified of any child deaths so far this flu season. “People think, ‘Oh it’s just the flu,’” said Dr. Brian Yablon, a state epidemiologist. “But flu ac...
Daniel Edward Lasky and Jessica Lynn Fetters announce their marriage, which took place at sunset on December 1, 2013 at the Outlook Park whale observatory in Petersburg, Alaska....
Two new paintings by local artist Doris Olsen were installed over the weekend in the kid's room of the Petersburg Public Library. Olsen steadily worked on the two large pieces for several months. The hundred hours of fine detail work can be especially appreciated by looking closely at the four-panel blueberry bush hanging on the east wall of the kids room. The other piece, partly shown above, is huge and depicts an octopus and humpback whale in bright colors....
Petersburg residents donated $20,088.72 this holiday season, an increase of more than $3,400 compared to 2012. Lt. Caleb Fankhauser, corps officer/pastor, said with Thanksgiving being so late in November this year, there were five less days available for contributions. “That could have been $3000,” Fankhauser said. “Petersburg proved that time doesn’t matter. They pulled out their support regardless of the number of days we had.” The top bell-ringing group was The Vessel Owners Association followed by the Rotary Club, The Salvation Army Advisor...
