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Petersburg resident Mark Weaver, 59, has pled guilty to one of two felony charges brought against him following an explosion last July in the rock quarry behind the airport. Weaver faced two counts of Possession of Unregistered Destructive Devices, which included Tovex, the commercial-grade explosive used at the scene in an improvised explosive device (IED), and seven hand grenades recovered in a subsequent search of Weaver's property. The second charge, related to the grenades, will be dropped... Full story
The Petersburg offices of Alaska Longline Company will be moved to Seattle by April 1. The three employees at the office have opted not to take their equivalent positions at the Seattle offices, ending their time with the company that’s been based out of Petersburg since the mid-80s. Larry Cotter—CEO of APICDA, of which Alaska Longline is a subsidiary—said that juggling two offices along with high health insurance costs are the driving forces behind the consolidation of offices in Seattle. “It’s increasingly difficult to maintain two offices,... Full story
Bobbi Scherrer began her work as the Petersburg Indian Association's (PIA) tribal administrator late last month. Scherrer is returning home to Petersburg after working for Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) in Juneau for the last three years. Her background is in healthcare where she's worked for 16 years managing revenue cycles for hospitals. In addition to her financial background, Scherrer said she also has experience in human resources. She said the transition from SEARHC... Full story
February 13, 1915 – The sundry civil bill, as reported to congress, carries with it an item of $289,000 for construction for Alaska coast survey service, and appropriation for two wire-drag outfits; $2,000,000 for the Alaska railroad; $29,000 for Alaska fisheries; $65,000 for Juneau's public building; $100,000 for investigating mineral resources of the territory; $75,000 for care of the insane; native education, $200,000; for suppression of liquor traffic with natives, $15,000; game protection, $20,000. The Wickersham bill providing for a...
After being named the U.S. Chocolate Master, Dan Forgey, a 1996 Petersburg High School graduate, will represent the U.S. in the 2015 World Chocolate Masters Competition in Paris this October. The contest includes the top 20 chocolatiers from around the world. Forgey won the national title last fall, after ten years of honing his skills in regional chocolate competitions. To earn the U.S. title, Forgey was assessed on a portfolio of his work, including past showpieces, as well as samples of...
Local economy overlooked To the Editor: An open letter to our Alaskan neighbors, The recent trade war over who makes the steel for the renovation of the Alaska Marine Highway ferry terminal in Prince Rupert is a tale of two economies: the national economy and our local economy. With Canadian politicians of all stripes opposing the investment in our community because of their distaste for “Buy American” restrictions, we fear that relationships that have been built up with our Alaskan neighbors over many decades may be jeopardized. We would like...
State representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins will hold public office hours at Java Hus from 11am - 12pm, and at Glacier Express from 2-3 pm on Thurs., Feb. 27. No appointment needed, stop by to share state issues, but if you have questions or can’t make it email rep.jonathan.kreiss-tomkins@akleg.gov or call 465.6848....
February 5 A single vehicle rollover accident with injuries was reported. PVFD and EMS responded. A caller reported loud noise was preventing them from sleeping. An officer responded and spoke with both parties. February 6 A parking violation related to snow removal was reported. A driver reported an individual almost caused a collision on a slippery road. An intoxicated individual walking into traffic on Mitkof Highway was reported to police. After receiving a call of an individual being rear-ended, police issued a citation to David F. Evens,...
The first-ever Southeast Commercial Growers Conference will be held in Petersburg Feb. 27 - March 1. The event will bring together commercial food and flower growers from across the region to swap ideas and information about how to run a successful venture in a tricky microclimate. Marja Smets and Bo Varsano, owners of Farragut Farm, are organizing the event. Smets said one of the reasons she wanted to put on a conference was to spread local farming knowledge that's not available in other forms....
The varsity boys won two hard-fought games against the Mt. Edgecumbe Braves this weekend at home. In Friday night's game, the Vikings stayed out in front of the Braves for the first three quarters, despite a high number of turnovers. "I was concerned with our unforced turnovers," Coach Rick Brock said. "We had too many in the first half." Going into the second half the Vikings tightened up their passing game, but the Braves also came out playing a stronger game and took the lead as the fourth...
Lovers choose lobster as the top Valentine's Day dish to share with that special someone. Crab legs and shrimp also get the nod as 'romantic meals' on Feb. 14 - one of the busiest dining out days for U.S. restaurants. In a national survey by Harris Interactive, chefs called lobster an "exotic delicacy that results in an intimate moment because it is hand-held and shareable." In fact, respondents called all shellfish 'a catalyst for connection like no other food.' The links between seafood and...
Members of the Tongass Advisory Committee (TAC) met Jan. 20-23 in Juneau to continue discussions on their recommendations to be considered as part of a new Secretary of Agriculture forest plan that focuses on transitioning timber harvest in the Tongass National Forest from old growth to young growth. The themes emerging from public comments submitted to the group were discussed as part of the meeting. According to the executive summary prepared on the comments, “The majority of public comments received to date revolve around requests that t...
JUNEAU (AP) — The state transportation department is proposing reductions in ferry service as part of an effort to cut costs. The changes proposed for the next fiscal year include pushing back the start of service by the Taku between Prince Rupert, British Columbia, and Juneau; and reducing service to Prince Rupert in the summer. Mainliner service to Sitka and southeast Alaska communities also would be reduced, the department said. The Malaspina would not run as a day boat in north Lynn Canal between July and September under the proposal. I...
After no assembly members made a motion to change the funds appropriated in the community services portion of the Borough's draft budget for 2015-16, Friday's special meeting turned into a series of presentations by stakeholders primarily representing Petersburg Public Schools. Assembly member John Havrilek made a motion at last Monday's regular assembly meeting to hold a discussion about the proposed funding for the schools and for Petersburg Mental Health, both part of the community services budget. He said he hoped to reduce the amount...
JUNEAU (AP) — Alaska lawmakers are expected to discuss a new draft of a bill to decriminalize marijuana that mirrors state alcohol regulations. As of Feb. 24, adults 21 years and older can possess up to an ounce of marijuana under a ballot issue passed in November. Lawmakers have been working on a bill that accomplishes that, and also clarifies other related state laws. The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to review the 91-page draft during a Monday hearing. Republican Sen. John Coghill of North Pole says the draft is based on the state's a...
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) _ A state Senate committee has advanced a bill that would exempt Alaska from daylight saving time, a measure that its sponsor said would be good for the health of state residents. The bill, from Sen. Anna MacKinnon, R-Eagle River, would exempt Alaska from the annual time change beginning in 2017. That means Alaska would be five hours behind the East Coast, instead of four hours behind, from about March to November. The delay in implementation is meant to give certain industries, like the cruise industry, time to prepare for...
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) _ Alaska's health department says the state would see savings by expanding Medicaid coverage to more Alaskans. The department, in a report released Friday, says the state will be able to offset new costs associated with expansion by reducing or eliminating contributions to programs that provide health care to those who would be eligible for Medicaid. It cites as possible $6.1 million in savings next year, should the state opt for expansion. The issue is expected to be debated by lawmakers. Gov. Bill Walker campaign on the...
Bentley Luke Sperl, 32 passed away January 29, 2015 in Petersburg, Alaska. He was born January 27, 1983 in Petersburg to Dennis and Dorothy Sperl. He was the baby of six children and in spite of suffering since his first birthday because of sickness, he had a happy early childhood. When Bentley stopped breathing at 9 years old, he had brain surgery, gall bladder surgery, and spent three months recuperating before returning to his hometown, where he was finally able to embrace life. As a young... Full story
Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. Jackie Tyson was named to the Dean’s List at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. for the Fall 2014 semester....
Darlyne Louise Conn, 84, passed away on January 3, 2015 at Mt. View Manor Assisted Living in Petersburg, Alaska. She was born to Oscar and Alma Nicholson (Wallen) on October 12, 1930 in Everett, Wash. and was the younger of two daughters. Darlyne was raised in Seattle, Wash. but spent most summers of her youth in Petersburg, as her father owned and operated the Scow Bay Cannery. She attended her junior year of high school in Petersburg and then graduated from Queen Ann High School in Seattle.... Full story
Mark Anthony Neidiffer, 50, died on February 4, 2015 in Petersburg, Alaska. Mark was born in Calexico, Mexico on October 20, 1964. He was one week old when his parents, Frank and Margie Neidiffer adopted him and brought him to live with them and his four brothers in Holtville, Calif. Later, the family moved to Dixon Calif. where Mark at age 11 began racing BMX bikes. He found he had a talent for riding and won several awards. By the time he was 14 he had graduated to racing motor-cross. He had... Full story
Board members for Southeast Alaska Power Agency sat down in Ketchikan last week for their two-day regular meeting, examining the regional power provider’s current financial position as well as looking ahead at its future projects. “It went really well,” commented Wrangell’s representative, Steve Prysunka, after his first meeting. Elected to the Borough Assembly last October, Prysunka was appointed to represent it on the power agency’s board. “I was pleased with the tone of the meeting and how everything went. There was a sense of cooperation...
