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The Petersburg High School swim team is busy getting ready for the upcoming season, and the numbers are better than normal, according to head coach Andy Carlisle. “We had 14 in the water yesterday,’’ he said on Tuesday. “They look pretty good, we’ve been hitting it hard already and they have been responding pretty well.’’ The team has senior leadership returning and four freshmen new to the squad this year. Although the majority of the events in swimming are individual, team members often end up pushing each other. “We have a lot of good pos... Full story
The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted unanimously to request greater community input on the spraying of pesticides to control vegetation in the borough. The issue is the result of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issuing a notice of proposed pollutant discharge. The current permit, issued by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2011, expires at the end of October of this year. “The state has changed their process,’’ said vice mayor Cindi Lagoudakis as she began reading the permit proposal. “It’s for pesticide... Full story
August 19, 1916 – The City of Seattle, to arrive from the south this morning, is making her last tourist voyage of the season, and the Spokane, sailing from Seattle tonight, also closes her excursion season with the trip. Officers of the Pacific Coast Company report that the season’s business in this line has fulfilled expectations, with a decided gain over 1915 in the number of round-trippers carried. The wife and three children of Andrew Mathisen arrived in Petersburg last week from Harstad, Norway. They are occupying the new residence bui...
Researchers involved in a four-year collaborative project to study the impact of subglacial discharge at LeConte Glacier were in town this week to conduct fieldwork in LeConte Bay. The study is focused on improving our understanding of how tidewater glaciers interact with the ocean and how the ocean interacts with the glacier. "Basically, the short story is we are looking at how runoff from the glacier affects circulation in the fjord, and then how that circulation then affects melting of the... Full story
The Petersburg Humane Association held a fun event last Friday centered around a family-friendly movie at the Northern Nights Theater. The movie was “The Secret Life of Pets,’’ a newly released animated film from Disney Pixar, and the event created quite a buzz and memorable moments for local youngsters. “We had an excellent turnout, almost a sold out theater,’’ says Laura Wong-Rose, who became an association board member in May and helped coordinate the event. “We had a face painter, and a Dalmatian and a rabbit floating around handing out s...
The question of prohibiting marijuana licenses in the Petersburg Borough will appear on the regular municipal ballot in October. The ordinance passed unanimously in its third and final reading at the assembly's meeting Monday. There was one change made to the ordinance, after it passed its second reading at the assembly's previous meeting, to bring it in compliance with state law. The addition is a clause clarifying that local government may not prohibit the personal use or possession of...
August 10 An abandoned vehicle was reported at the Sandy Beach Park parking lot. There was a call concerning theft on Mitkof Highway. Suspicious activity was reported on Harbor Way. A traffic hazard was reported on Sing Lee Alley. August 11 Suspicious activity was reported on Harbor Way. There was a call concerning alcohol at the Whale Observatory. August 12 Suspicious activity was reported at Eagle’s Roost Park. Suspicious activity was reported at South Harbor. There was a call concerning burglary at South Harbor. A traffic offense occurred o...
August 16 Christopher Dunlap appeared before Magistrate Judge Burrell for a representation hearing. Sean Casey appeared before Superior Court Judge Carey and a change of plea hearing was scheduled for Aug. 23. Dustin Delong appeared before Superior Court Judge Carey and a status hearing was set for Sept. 27. Chase Martin appeared before Superior Court Judge Carey and a change of plea hearing was scheduled for Sept. 27. David Fogle appeared before Superior Court Judge Carey and a change of plea hearing was scheduled for Sept. 27. Collette Bell a...
Anjuli Grantham visited Petersburg for the first time this week, and gave a presentation about the Alaska Historic Canneries Initiative (AHCI) at the library. Over 30 people attended the event, which also included a presentation by local resident Karen Hofstad about her salmon label collection. During her visit, Grantham got to sift through Hofstad's unique collection, which she calls "remarkable and quite stunning.'' Grantham will also be spending time working with the Clausen Museum to come...
The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) today announced the release of its 2016-17 winter schedule. Reservations are now available for booking at FerryAlaska.com, by calling 1-800-642-0066, or visiting ferry terminal staff throughout the system. The AMHS winter schedule covers ferry travel from October 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Fare information is availableat FerryAlaska.com or from reservations agents. Release of the 2016-17 winter schedule followed a public comment period held in May and June. The comment period is an opportunity for...
WRANGELL – Last week a new public cabin was added to Wrangell Ranger District’s list, with the U.S. Forest Service’s administrative camp at Deep Bay converted into a two-building recreational site. The cabin will be the district’s 23rd, and its first on Zarembo Island, located about five miles to Wrangell’s southwest. Due to its proximity and size, Zarembo is a popular destination for locals in the mood for activity, be it hunting, camping or taking the all-terrain vehicle out for a spin. The cabin is primarily accessible by two approache...
Mrs. Willis Kindergarten: Brody Bell, Aisha Bliss, Braelyn Caulum, Connor Cummins, Wesley Durst, Aldric Jackson, Camden Johnson, Coleman Lyons, Emett Moore, Charlotte Nilsen, Sailor Odegaard, Nate Olson, Gavin O’Neil, David Owens, Ashlyn Sakamoto-Quezon, Shaira Stanhope, Parker Swanson, Jozlyn Turland. Mrs. Martin Kindergarten: Trent Berkley, Rebecca Buller, Svea Burrell, Leland Espeseth, Taylor Haley, Isabelle Hammer, Elizabeth Heppe, Carsen Holmlund, Bradley Johnston, Jackson Kandoll, Neil Lombard, Daven Lopez, Trigby Lutton, Audrey M...
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School Registration for new students only: (Returning students do not need to register), register at school office. Kindergarten students must be five (5) years old by September 1. Provide student’s immunization record (must be current to attend) and a copy of official (not hospital) birth certificate. Mitkof Middle School Registration for new and returning students: 9am - 3pm (Registration fees will apply) Grade 8 = Tues. Aug. 23, Grade 7 = Wed. Aug. 24, Grade 6 = Thurs. Aug. 25, New students, provide immunization r...
Trident Seafoods will resume fish processing in Petersburg after a light pink salmon run brought an early end to the processing work in the Wrangell plant. Plant manager Dave Ohmer said Wednesday that 43 Trident Seafoods workers who were temporarily transferred to the Wrangell plant on June 28 have returned to Petersburg as planned. Trident Southeast Manager John Webby, who was in Petersburg Wednesday said the decision earlier this summer was made to save money as well as put employees where they’d get the most work. “We were expecting pin...
Alaska is one of a handful of U.S. states to launch a go-to website aimed at keeping ocean acidification in the public eye. The Alaska Ocean Acidification Network, a collaboration of state and federal scientists, agencies, tribes, conservation, fishing and aquaculture groups, went live last month. Its goal is to provide a forum for researchers to share their findings, and to connect with coastal residents concerned about future impacts on their communities. Ocean acidification (OA) is caused by the ocean absorbing excess carbon dioxide (CO2)...
Shelyn and staff at Mountain View Manor are working on our Medicaid Provider recertification, and grant reporting for the van. Shelyn met with Alan Murph last week and he will begin drawing plans for the portico repair at the Manor. Shelyn is working with the hospital to set up classes for MVM staff training on various topics. We are in the process of purchasing a replacement van for the recreation center. Parks & Rec. is gearing up to get the Community Center Youth Basketball league running. We are searching for volunteers including coaches,...
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) – A federally chartered Alaska credit union has restricted the personal accounts of people starting marijuana businesses. A spokeswoman for Alaska USA Federal Credit Union confirmed that 10 accounts linked to people starting a marijuana-related business have been restricted, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported. The credit union in July sent a letter to account holders applying for a state license for a cannabis business. They were told to close credit union accounts by Aug. 19. “Alaska USA is a federally cha...
Port Protection lost a larger than life resident last week when Jack Mason passed away, and the impact will be felt for years to come. Mason, 88, passed away Aug. 11, 2016 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. He was known for always being on the go and he worked up until the moment he had to be medevaced off the island last Tuesday. A generator went down in the middle of the night and Mason tripped and fell in his bedroom. He hit his head, causing a brain injury, but Mason...
Jamie Bryson, 81, died surrounded by his children and his wife Marjorie on August 8, 2016 at his home in Paonia, Colorado, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. Jamie was born to Stuart James and Stella Elizabeth Bryson in San Francisco in 1935. He grew up in southern California, but Jamie traveled extensively and ultimately called Alaska home. Shortly after graduating from La Jolla High School, Jamie married Linda Griffin. The young couple spent their early years together in southern... Full story
Matt Thompson, 50, died in Wrangell on June 24, 2016. He was born on December 24, 1965 in Petersburg, Alaska to Jim and Clara Thompson. They moved in 1968 and made their home in Wrangell. Matt loved to fish, hunt, camp and boat, however the one thing he cherished the most was spending time with his family and friends, catching up on what was happening with them. For the most part of his career he worked in the construction industry all over the state for many different companies. He had a good... Full story
WRANGELL – Area golfers raised close to $6,000 over the weekend during the annual Rally for Cancer Care and Blue Tees Tournament. Money raised from the two-part tournament go to support Wrangell Medical Center Foundation's cancer care fund, which in turn provides up to $1,000 per year to patients undergoing treatment for cancer-related illness. The stipend is meant to help defray some of the travel and lodging expenses which accompany such treatment. The funds are primarily raised through a w...
