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The Petersburg Indian Association re-hired Bruce Jones after letting him go in mid-October – and only two months of service to the organization. Jones has agreed to a four-year commitment with PIA after a long career in local government. “I had all intentions of continuing on with retirement,” Jones said. “I had my name out there on the Alaska Municipal League website to be available as an interim City Manager.” Jones had just been called by the City of Whittier when he met with the PIA tribal council Wednesday evening. “I put in 28 years wi... Full story
The Petersburg Borough Assembly spoke out against genetically engineered salmon by way of a resolution during its regular meeting Monday afternoon. Resolution 2013-2 opposes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's preliminary finding of no significant effect on the quality of the human environment in the U.S. with approval of AquaBounty Technologies, Inc's application to market genetically modified Atlantic salmon in the United States. “In councils past we have sent resolutions not supporting this modified salmon,” Petersburg Borough Ass... Full story
The Petersburg Transportation Advisory Committee Chair, Dave Kensinger, attended the Marine Transportation Advisory Board meeting in Juneau and asked for more ferry service to the area. “We went to them with two proposals,” Kensinger said. “One was met with widespread support.” Kensinger asked that two vessels be rededicated out of Prince Rupert from May through September and for a fast vehicle ferry service as well. “Everyone was in support of the two vessels out of Prince Rupert. This would be of great benefit to the region, not just Petersbu... Full story
February 2, 1983 - The acute care building of the Petersburg General Hospital should be “razed, torn down” when the new building is completed, the administrator of the hospital said. Craig Slater said it is estimated that the building would cost $450,000 to renovate. Even then the building is not suited for offices and they could not utilize every portion of the building, he said. Slater spoke to the Hospital Board at their meeting Jan.25. The board decided to bring up the issue at their next meeting. February 4, 1993 - Faced with fewer stu...
The Petersburg Borough continues to seek letters of interest from qualified residents to fill vacancies in elected offices until the first regular borough election, set for October 2014. All letters of interest should be submitted to the Mayor or Clerk no later than 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 14 for consideration at the Feb. 19 Assembly meeting. Anyone appointed to an elected seat will be required to file a Public Officials Financial Disclosure Statement, POFDS, within 30 days of taking office. Seats to be filled are two vacancies on the...
The Petersburg Transient Room Tax Committee announced the availability of $8,136 from the TRT receipts to be awarded to qualified non-profit organizations. Applications for the grants can be picked up at the Petersburg finance office, or on the Borough website, explained Petersburg Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht in his report during the Petersburg Borough Assembly regular meeting Monday afternoon. Also explained in his report was news that Petersburg EMS Director Sandy Dixson has been following up on a report that the University of Alaska...
A new version of the transient room tax ordinance was introduced to the Petersburg Borough Assembly during its regular meeting Monday afternoon to address concerns voiced by fishing lodge owners, who normally charge their customers a package price that does not specify a separate rate for what are usually no-frills rooms. In the original ordinance, 30 percent of the package price was subject to being taxed. This new version will be 15 percent of the package price and the lodge owners will pay...
The Southeast Alaska Power Agency Board of Directors will meet in special session this week to discuss a possible junket for the five voting members to hash out organizational policy and the administrative oversight of staff members. The board will meet tomorrow in Ketchikan to mull over a possible board retreat where Wrangell board member Brian Ashton said they would decide whether to pursue such a trip. “Over the past year, some board members have voiced a desire to have a retreat, in order to address some foundational issues pertaining to SE...
Nominate a volunteer To the Editor: Dear Alaskans, Whenever I travel in Alaska, I meet volunteers with big hearts and helping hands. I know you see their positive impact in your community. Please take time to nominate an outstanding volunteer for the First Lady's Volunteer of the Year Awards. Nominations are due by March 1, 2013. Details and a link to the nomination form are available at gov.alaska.gov. Thanks to all our volunteers for making a difference across our great state. Sandy Parnell First Lady of Alaska...
January 30 Officers responded to a report of an individual going through vehicles on S. Nordic Drive. Benjamin W. Byrer, 38, was arrested on the charge of probation violation on S. Second Street. January 31 Officers were notified of an intoxicated individual yelling outside of the apartments on Haugen Drive. A suspicious person was reported walking around with a pistol at Fourth Street and Haugen Drive. February 1 Keys were stolen from a vehicle in the clinic parking lot. February 2 A warning was issued for inoperable headlights at the 600...
January 30 Benjamin W. Byrer, 38, appeared before Judge William Carey for a third petition to revoke probation. Byrer entered a denial to the charges and adjudication is set for March 26. January 31 Eric M. Deberry, 41, appeared before Deputy Magistrate Cris Morrison for an arraignment on the charge of disorderly conduct. Deberry entered a plea of not guilty and trial has been set for April 16....
Volunteers are needed to test drive some new money-saving methods for ‘do it yourself’ energy audits on fishing boats. “Just as with a home audit where you try and understand where your energy is going, you can learn how your vessel is consuming energy and find places where it might be wasted or not used as efficiently as possible, and frankly, most fishing vessels are not very energy efficient,” said Terry Johnson, a marine advisor with Alaska Sea Grant in Anchorage. Johnson is part of a team working on a three year project to find ways to red...
This female Snowy Owl spent the afternoon attracting many curious visitors while perched near Petersburg’s Middle Harbor on Monday....
