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Joseph Tagaban was surprised by family, friends, and teachers at the airport Wednesday afternoon before what he thought would be another trip to Seattle for a medical appointment related to his cancer treatments. The group revealed to him that in actuality, his wish was going to be made true by the Make-A-Wish Foundation and ESPN and he was about to leave for California to meet five-time NBA All-Star and four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors. "This is crazy, that's...
The Petersburg Medical Center Foundation will host its 8th annual Paddle Battle on Saturday, August 6 with the goal of raising funds to help support education. "I would consider it kind of a revival of the event because the last two years have been pretty quiet as far as the Paddle Battle," said Community Wellness Coordinator Julie Walker. "We've still held the event during the height of the pandemic but it was small and we're really looking to revive the event and encourage more participation...
Petersburg has been hit with below average rainfall this summer according to data collected by the National Weather Service. From June 21 to July 6 Petersburg had just 0.42 inches of precipitation and though that has picked up this past week, the borough is still dealing with the challenges caused by the dry weather. According to Edward Liske, a meteorologist with the NWS in Juneau, the dry conditions have been observed across Southeast and are the product of a high pressure ridge. "Well the...
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two overdue boaters on the shore of Totem Bay on Sunday after their vessel sank. The men, who were staying at the Island Point Lodge, departed the lodge Saturday morning on an 18-foot aluminum vessel and were expected back that evening. After they did not return, Sector Juneau watchstanders received a report of their absence from fellow lodge guests at approximately 6:55 a.m. Sunday. In response, watchstanders launched a Maritime Safety and Security Team Seattle...
The Petersburg Medical Center has reported two positive cases of COVID-19 among Long Term Care residents over the past week. The first case was reported on July 8 and an additional case was identified on Tuesday after a second round of testing. According to PMC, both positive residents have mild symptoms and are being isolated. The hospital reported that it has been in contact with State of Alaska Epidemiology and is currently checking residents for symptoms twice a day and testing residents and staff twice a week. Residents and staff are also...
July 14, 1922 That the development of the Cascade Creek water power at Thomas Bay on a big scale is probable within the next year is the statement of D.C. Doherty, holder of the temporary permit from the Federal Water Power Commission who returned from there on Thursday. “In fact we have been investigating Cascade Creek for the past two years and all the figures secured from the preliminary surveys look favorable and now, after looking it over, it is even better than we thought. In fact, it is almost too good to be true,” he said. In reply to...
The Market in Petersburg wins award To the Editor: This summer is the 13th season for The Market in Petersburg, a locally organized community market that takes place twice a month from May through September. The Market features vendors who sell handmade and homegrown goods including fresh vegetables, baked goods, and artisan jewelry. It is a celebration of the creativity and talent found in our small island community. This year The Market in Petersburg was awarded a grant from the Alaska Farmers Market Association (AFMA)/USDA, administered by...
I want to thank Larry Edfelt for his thoughtful, albeit troubling comments on the status and potential fate of Taku River king salmon (Juneau Empire’s My Turn, June 23, 2022). There may be little we can do to overcome all of the stressors affecting Taku River king salmon survival, but there are two stressors that we do have the ability and opportunity to overcome and aid in the potential recovery of the Taku River king salmon. As Larry pointed out, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans are d...
A car was found overturned in a ditch along Haugen Drive Sunday morning after it crashed according to Assistant Fire Chief Dave Berg. The upside down white Volkswagen Jetta was spotted by a passerby off the road near the end of the airport runway at around 5 a.m. on Sunday according to Berg. A fire truck, work truck, and ambulance responded to the scene but did not find any of the occupants of the vehicle. Berg said responders canvassed the area around the crash and found blood on the car. The r...
July 6 – A search warrant was issued. A deer struck by a vehicle on Mitkof Highway was not salvageable. An officer responded to a report of an audible alarm on Fram Street and found all okay. The owner of a vehicle parked on private property, without permission, on Haugen Drive was contacted and moved their vehicle. July 7 – Officers conducted additional patrols. A citizen reported lost property on South Nordic Drive. William A. Ware was issued a citation for operating a vehicle without a registration on Mitkof Highway. A citizen reported haras...
June 27, 2022 In the Superior Court at Petersburg, Magistrate Judge Rachel Newport presided over a felony first appearance for Cristian Gallardo Gomez. A not guilty plea was entered by the court on behalf of the defendant on the charges of Burglary 1, Assault 3, Assault 4, Criminal Mischief 4 and Criminal Mischief 5. The defendant requested an attorney and the judge stated she would not be taking a plea on the charges. Gomez’s conditions of release were: a performance bond of $2500, an appearance bond of $2500, supervision by the Pretrial Enfor...
Hunting guide Logan Canton has been working all over the state since 2008, including conducting black bear hunts in Southeast. He says, one of the biggest changes he's seen locally is an increase in nonresident hunters coming here to hunt bear, and the 2021-2022 season that just wrapped up on June 30 was no exception. For years, good genetics on Prince of Wales Island produced a reputation for black bears with big skulls. That, combined with the infrastructure, road system and an array of...
A candidate up for Mountain View Manor director visited Petersburg this week and held a meet and greet at the assisted living facility on Tuesday. Derrick Casey, who grew up in Petersburg and is a Petersburg High School graduate, interviewed for the position and toured around the facility during his visit. Casey has been in management for over 20 years and got his start in retail before eventually deciding to try something different and begin working as a caregiver for people with dementia and...
The Salvation Army has appointed a new corps officer to Petersburg following the retirement of Maj. Loni Upshaw. Capt. Khamsavart "KV" Saengthasy arrived in Petersburg on June 29 and is currently settling into his new role, learning about food distribution and assistance programs, overseeing the thrift store, and preparing for church services and Bible study. He started with the Salvation Army in Stockton, California in 2014 and was last stationed in Honolulu where he worked as a social service...
WRANGELL – DC Auto, the only automotive mechanic shop in Wrangell, closed its doors for good last Friday, after being in business for about seven years. The closure leaves a void in auto services with not many options to get a vehicle repaired, oil changed or other needed fixes. There are a few mechanics in town who provide service to select clients or friends and family, but that’s of little comfort to someone with a trashed transmission or blown head gasket. “We’re thinking about getting back into it, and we’re actively trying to find guys...
Beverly Jean Olin Hammer was born in Kalispell, Montana to Arthur and Madeline Olin. She joined her older brother Wilbur. As the oldest daughter, Bev took her role very seriously as she helped with her three younger sisters Alice, Shirley and Twila. Bev always reminisced about her younger years growing up in Montana and Wyoming. She said, "Dad was a company man, we went where the company sent us." Bev was a coal miner's daughter before it was made popular in a song. She said that they didn't... Full story
