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Alaska Department of Fish and Game held its fall regional planning team (RPT) meeting in Juneau on Wednesday and unanimously supported releasing 40 million stock chum salmon in Thomas Bay north of Petersburg. The chum would come from Hidden Falls hatchery, and the request is coming from the Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association (NSRAA). The issue was tabled last year in early-December so NSRAA could partner with ADF&G to complete a small study this summer. The study looked into investigating feeder king bycatch among other...
On October 27 the Pilot reported that the owners, operator and individual Fishing Quota permit holder of the F/V Spicy Lady were charged with three counts under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and the Northern Pacific Halibut Act for retaining IFQ halibut on the vessel in Regulatory Area 3A in excess of the total amount of unharvested IFQ applicable to that regulatory area held by all IFQ permit holders aboard the vessel. They were also charged for retaining IFQ sablefish on the vessel in Regulatory Area West...
Construction of the newest improvement to the Petersburg's harbor facilities is complete ahead of schedule. The bulkhead addition project also came in under budget, according to harbormaster Glo Wollen. "It looks like it cost the borough, when it was all said and done, under $200,000," she said. "We thought it would be a little over that figure." The total for the bulkhead was almost $1.4 million. Luckily, the borough had $1.23 million left over from the first phase and was able to apply that...
December 2, 1916 – Halibut reached record figures in Petersburg this week, the highest price paid by local buyers being 12 ½ cents per pound and the lowest 11 ½ cents. Seventy boxes of halibut and two barrels of shrimp were shipped south during the week by the Glacier Fish Company. L.C. Berg shipped eight boxes of halibut, two of salmon and six of black cod. The Gardner Shrimp Company shipped two boxes of shrimp to Ketchikan and three boxes of shrimp and one of crabs to Juneau. There was also one shipment of fifty barrels of herring. Dec...
The Wright Auditorium recently received a few upgrades as part of an ongoing effort to improve the facility so many community members use. Dave Berg, Compass Theater board member, said the improvements to the stage's rigging were taken to increase safety. The rigger, who traveled here from the Pacific Northwest to assist with replacing the rigging and inspect the theater, told Berg it was good to see Wright Auditorium gets so much use. "It was time to get the facility inspected by someone who...
The Salvation Army successfully distributed 90 food boxes for families in need during Thanksgiving last month. The number grew slightly from last year's total of 72 distributed turkey dinners. Last year for Christmas, the organization helped just under 80 families with food boxes. But the local Salvation Army already has 97 families signed up this year, according to Lieutenant Mysti Birks. "What it really comes down to is that everybody needs help at some point in their life," she says. "Just...
November 22 A traffic offense occurred on Sandy Beach Rd. November 23 There was an issue with parking on Lumber St. There was a report involving the sexual abuse of a minor. November 25 Suspicious activity was reported on S. 2nd St. A motor vehicle accident was reported. November 26 An intoxicated individual was reported at Magill’s Trailer Park. There was a report involving assault on S. 3rd St. An intoxicated individual was reported on Ira II St. November 27 There was a report involving theft on 12th St. There was a report involving a...
November 16 Troy Larson appeared before Magistrate Judge Burrell for arraignment. Larson was charged with failure to report an accident. The court entered a not guilty plea on Larson’s behalf and he was released on his own recognizance. Larson must not violate any laws, appear for all court hearings, must not drive unless validly licensed, contact an attorney within five days and maintain contact. A calendar call is set for Jan. 17. Micah Mornio appeared before Magistrate Judge Burrell for arraignment. Morino is charged with two counts of f...
On Nov. 17, at 5:47 p.m., Alaska State Troopers received a report of a motor vehicle collision in Petersburg. Investigation revealed Tommy Marsh, age 41, of Petersburg was northbound at Mile 11.6 Mitkof Highway when he lost control of his vehicle, a 1992 Ford F150, entered the ditch, and rolled the vehicle. Seatbelts were worn. No citations were issued. No injuries were reported....
The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) applauds the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for its decision to require all public housing agencies to go smoke-free within 18 months. The new rule includes not only residential units and common areas, but also a 25-foot non-smoking perimeter around the buildings to protect doorways, windows, and outdoor patios. The implementation of this rule will protect two million Americans, across the country, from exposure to secondhand smoke in their homes. “Few tobacco c...
The Lady Vikings wrapped up the regular season with two victories against Wrangell before the Thanksgiving break. The teams played in Petersburg on Friday and faced off in Wrangell the next night. The weekend also marked senior appreciation for the two teams. Five seniors played during the weekend, and one missed the occasion because she was traveling. "Senior night was great, it was hard," said head coach Jaime Cabral. "Kind of emotional for me with this group leaving, but it was good." Cabral...
Alaska seafood goes to roughly 120 countries around the world and competes in a rough and tumble commodities market. Looking ahead to next year, sales conditions are looking positive for Alaska salmon, with some mixed market outlooks for other main species. Alaska produces more than 65 percent of our nation’s wild caught seafood; seafood also is Alaska’s top export to other countries. Here are some highlights from the Alaska Seafood Industry Updates prepared each fall by the McDowell Group for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute: The val...
