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(Juneau, AK) – Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced his Conversations with Alaskans town hall series, to further engage with the public on their vision of Alaska’s future, beginning Monday, February 3rd. Governor Dunleavy will be holding meetings with community leaders, business groups, non-profits, school districts, tribes, and the general public in communities across Alaska. “I am looking forward to engaging with Alaskans from every corner of our state in the crucial decisions for Alaska’s future,” said Governor Mike Dunleavy.... Full story
Petersburg Medical Center held a town hall meeting last Wednesday where Dan Jardine, of NAC Architecture, presented the findings of a master plan for a new hospital. "The purpose of a master plan is to determine how PMC can remain a viable partner and provide the best possible community healthcare well into the future," said Jardine. Three conceptual layouts were created using data put together as part of the masterplanning. Two of the layouts were placed on a lots on Haugen Dr. between S. 8th... Full story
Last week, the Pilot reported that Parks and Rec. and the Petersburg School District shared the cost of the boiler utilities and water usage in the aquatic center in a 70-30 split, with the district paying a majority of the bill. The Pilot obtained this information from Parks and Rec. Director Chandra Thornburg. This week Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht contacted the Pilot with the correct breakdown of the responsibilities that the borough and school district share. As a result of the misstatem...
February 6, 1920 The registration books for the coming city election have been opened in the Jorgensen store with Mrs. P. Jorgensen acting as registration clerk. The election will be held on the 6th of April and since the next council will have approximately $300,000 to spend during their term of office only those with the very best qualifications should be chosen. There is a possibility of a hotly contested election and everyone qualified should register. February 2, 1945 Alaska could become the 49th state under a bill introduced by...
After breaking their winning streak last weekend against Metlakatla, the Petersburg High School basketball team beat Craig in two home games this weekend. The Vikings took an immediate lead in Friday's game when Braydon Larson made two three-point shots at the start of the first quarter. Brennan Skeek and Thomas Durkin followed suit and each scored three-pointers. The Vikings went on to score 18 points in the first quarter, while holding the Panthers to 10 points. About half way through the...
With a strong offense and defense, the Lady Vikings brought home two more wins last weekend after traveling to Craig to play against the Lady Panthers. The Lady Vikings had good luck at the basket at the start of Friday’s game, which continued on to the second quarter. At halftime, Petersburg was up, 26-16. The team’s luck seemed to peak in the third quarter when the Lady Vikings scored 18 points, and held the Lady Panthers to zero points. Head Coach Dino Brock said the team allowed Craig to get back into the game in the fourth quarter whe...
Vital role of AMHS not addressed To the Editor: Recently I traveled to Juneau to meet with Legislators to discuss the importance of the Alaska Marine Highway. Mayors and administrators from statewide coastal communities teamed up to highlight the importance of the system. We heard stories of food shortages, missed medical appointments, and economic hardship from around the state. I found that the message was received with a sympathetic ear, but our friends from non-maritime communities believe that the ferry system serves too few at too great...
January 21— Authorities responded to a report of two males underneath a bunkhouse on Mitkof Highway. A disturbance was reported at a location on Kiseno St. January 22 — Authorities responded to a disturbance at a location on S. 4.5 St. A wildlife complaint was made at the intersection of Haugen Dr. and 3rd St. Authorities tested a duress alarm at 1500 Haugen Dr. An individual texting and driving on Mitkof Highway was reported to authorities. Authorities assisted an individual who fell down at a location on N. Nordic Dr. January 23 — A car b...
Three Petersburg Police Department officers have applied for the vacant police sergeant position, but there hasn't been any outside interest, said Police Chief Jim Kerr at an assembly meeting last week. Kerr said the reason there hasn't been any applicants for the position outside Petersburg comes down to the hourly pay the department can pay a sergeant. According to Kerr, the starting hourly pay for a sergeant is $27.36. After a year on the job, their pay increases to $30.74 an hour. The...
Dec. 30 – The court revoked probation for Juan Carlos Gallardo, charged with driving without a license. A judgment of guilt was entered and the defendant was sentenced to a $150 fine and a $20 surcharge. Robert Brooks appeared in a felony first hearing on charges of assault in the 3rd degree, assault in the 4th degree and criminal mischief in the 5th degree. The defendant entered a not guilty plea on the misdemeanor charges and was released on $1500 cash performance bond with conditions. Dec. 31 – Chadam Shaw Lopez was arraigned on charges of D...
Which Alaska region is home to the most fishing boats and where do most of Alaska’s fishermen live? Answers to those questions and many others can be found in the annual report Economic Value of Alaska’s Seafood Industry 2020 by the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI). The colorful, easy to read report, prepared by the McDowell Group, gives a fishing snapshot by Alaska region, including employment rates and tax revenues, and breaks down the industry’s impacts to the nation and the world. Here are some highlights: The seafood indus...
Over 70 people attended the March for Life rally in Petersburg to support life from conception to natural death and protest abortion, similar to the annual event of the same name that takes place in Washington D.C. Just after 1 P.M. on Sunday, the group began walking down Nordic Dr. towards the borough building. At each intersection along the way, the grouped stopped to say a quick prayer before continuing. Those in the crowd held signs reading, "You got to be born to vote" and "Defend life."...
Several Coast Guard personnel will be in Petersburg February 10-13 to conduct dockside safety exams on commercial fishing vessels. Sign up at the harbormaster’s office. These exams are free, take about an hour and help ensure vessels are being operated safely and legally. Vessels passing their exam will be issued a decal that is good for two years. Prior to the exam visit www.fishsafewest.info, to create a customized checklist of federal requirements for their vessel. Contact Jim Paul at (907) 617 2523 with questions....
Mertz CPA & Advisors, of Juneau, conducted an audit of Petersburg Medical Center that was presented before the hospital board at their meeting last week that showed no significant issues with the fiscal year financial statements ending on June 30, 2019; However, the firm did make two adjustments and six recommendations. Prior to the audit, Max Mertz, of Mertz CPA & Advisors, said an adjustment was made by the hospital's management that addressed an overstatement in accounts receivable in the 201...
KETCHIKAN, Alaska (AP) _ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a permit for a cruise ship dock in southeast Alaska, but the dock's opening date is unclear, agency officials said. The permit was issued Tuesday for the 1,300-foot (400-meter), two-berth cruise ship dock in Ward Cove, about 300 miles (480 kilometers) south of Juneau, Ketchikan Daily News reported Thursday. The permit was approved after two months of public comment and four months of review, officials said. The permit was issued to Power Systems & Supplies, owned by Dave and...
