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The 34rd Annual Petersburg Chamber of Commerce King Salmon Derby gets underway this Friday at 7 a.m. The derby continues through the Memorial Day Weekend and ends Monday at 5 p.m. Two tagged fish have been released at Frederick Point. The $10,000 fish is about a 15 lb. King, while the $5,000 King is a 28-30 lb. fish, according to Derby committee member Doug Welde who trolled for the Kings for two mornings this week. The $10,000 tagged fish prize is sponsored by Alaska Marine Lines and the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and the $5,000 tagged... Full story
May 22, 1915 – B.F. Watson, traveling agent for the Pacific Alaska Navigation Company, visited about town during the stay of the Admiral Evans in port Thursday morning. Mr. Watson suggests that this would be just the right season of the year to start construction of a cold-storage plant in Petersburg. May 24, 1940 – A group of local women will sponsor a one o'clock dessert bridge (pinochle and court whist party) Wednesday afternoon, May 29 at the Sons of Norway Hall. Those not wishing to play cards may bring sewing or knitting. The adm...
One People Canoe Society (OPCS) will be hosting their first-ever Petersburg paddle making workshop this weekend. Veteran paddle makers Jim Zeller and Doug Chilton will lead participants through the three-day workshop using equipment in the Petersburg High School shop classroom. “We promote healthy activities using canoes and canoeing activities,” said OPCS organizer Alicia Armstrong, adding that the workshops teach teamwork as well as the technical skills of paddle making. “The paddles are actually used for being out in the water and on a can...
March 13, 1915 – The Border Line Transportation Company's steamer Despatch arrived in port at one o' clock Tuesday morning, and, after taking on 501 empty oil drums, departed south. The vessel did not carry passengers this trip, owing to her staterooms having been newly painted. She will be ready next voyage, however, with newly furnished cabins and good accommodations for twenty-four first-class and fifty-six second class passengers. The Despatch is in command of Captain Brunn, formerly of the Northland. Chief Savage, also from the N...
VFW State Service Officer Lisa Robinson will be in Petersburg at the Tides Inn March 12, 2015, 12:30 am – 5:00 pm. She'll answer your questions about VA Entitlements and provide free assistance filling out the application forms for VA Entitlements. Contact (888) 353-7574 or lisa.a.robinson@va.gov. VFW membership is not a requirment....
AMSEA will offer a two-day Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor workshop in Petersburg on Fri. Feb. 6, 6:00-9:00 p.m. and Sat., Feb. 7, 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Tides Inn. There will be an in-the-water practice session. The workshop meets the training requirements for documented commercial fishing vessels operating beyond the federal boundary line. To register or learn about this workshop, contact at (907) 747-3287 or www.amsea.org....
Saturday DEC. 20th: Miele Gallery & Pilot Publishing 2-4 pm Fisherman's Net 2 - 4 pm Sunday, DEC. 21st: Sons of Norway 2-4pm Clausen Museum 1-3pm Monday, DEC. 22nd: Tides Inn 12-2pm Health Center 2pm-? Tuesday, DEC. 23RD: WAVE 11am-2pm (22 Sing Lee, Suite 1) Wells Fargo 12am-1pm Alaska Airlines 10am-2pm GCI 1-3pm Lee's Clothing 3-5pm Papa Bears 11am-1pm Kito's Kave 8pm-? Alesha Taylor Salon 4-6pm REACH 1-3 pm Wednesday, DEC. 24TH: Homeport Electronics 12 pm Hammer & Wikan 11am-2pm First Bank... Full story
Public Defender Eric Hedland, representing 20-year-old Christafur Morrell, was recently denied a Motion to Suppress evidence by Superior Court Judge William Carey. Morrell was indicted by a Grand Jury in early July on two charges of Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance after being arrested June 26 in Petersburg for possession of heroin. Hedland moved to suppress the evidence in the case on two bases: “there was not valid consent to the warrantless search” and “the officer’s initial request to search was improper,” according to court docu... Full story
Rain Game Classic just kicked off. The Petersburg Chamber of Commerce 50/50 contest lets residents guess how much precipitation will fall this year. The past rainfall amounts have been 110.19 in 2013, 108.82 in 2012 and 125.52 in 2011. An average over the past six years has been 110.82. The way the contest works is participants buy as many tickets as they would like for $2 each and guess the amount of total rainfall. If there are multiple correct answers, the payout goes to the first ticket purchased. The winner, with the closest guess,...
Last week Lutheran Church pastor Mike Schwarte called a meeting of community leaders to address a perceived increase in the local homeless population. "It seems like the frequency and intensity is increasing about the transient and the homeless situation in town," Schwarte said. "There seems to be two classifications. There's the people who live here and the people who are passing through town working for the summer." The evidence of an increased homeless population is anecdotal at this point....
Look at the facts To the Editor: Papac Alaska Logging, Inc. (PAL) worked on Kupreanof Island, Lindenberg Peninsula, from April through November last year, on the U.S. Forest Service Tonka Timber Sale and is currently working this site. It has been brought to our attention that there is a misconception that we are not supporting local business or contributing positively to the Petersburg community. Our company, as well as the timber fallers of Timberwolf Cutting, is based out of Craig, on Prince of Wales Island, only a short distance south of...
The 33rd Annual Petersburg Chamber of Commerce King Salmon Derby gets underway this Friday at 7 a.m. The derby continues through the Memorial Day Weekend and ends Monday at 5 p.m. Two tagged fish will hopefully be available for anglers this year. Derby Committee member Doug Welde and volunteers were still seeking two Kings to tag at press time Thursday morning. One tagged fish could bring a derby angler a chance at $5,000 from Hammer and Wikan and the other could garner a $10,000 prize sponsored by Alaska Marine Lines and the Petersburg... Full story
AMSEA will offer a one-day fishing vessel safety and drill conductor course Sun., Jan. 26, 8 am-6 pm at the Tides Inn. Course meets the training requirements for commercial fishing vessels. Free for commercial fishermen, a fee will be charged to all others. Contact AMSEA at 907-747-3287 or www.amsea.org to register....
Veterans of Foreign Wars Service Officer Gerry Glover will be in Petersburg at Tides Inn Thurs., Nov. 7, 12-4pm. He's available to answer questions about VA Entitlements and provide free assistance filling out the application forms for VA Entitlements. VFW membership is not a requirement....
June 21, 1913 – From far Alabama: The Herald is in receipt of a newspaper from the far away city of Petersburg, Alaska. This paper was found in our mail of Wednesday and presents quite a neat appearance. It is a four page, five column folio, printed on a good quality of paper and shows a good business, judging from the amount of advertising that appear in its columns. The name of the paper is “The Progressive.” It is published weekly and one very noticeable feature about it is the subscription price, which is $2.50 per anum, payable in advan...
The 32nd Annual Petersburg Chamber of Commerce King Salmon Derby gets underway this Friday morning at 7 a.m. The derby continues through the Memorial Day Weekend and ends Monday at 5 p.m. Two tagged fish will be available for anglers this year. Derby Committee member Doug Welde reported two King Salmon were tagged on Wednesday morning near Frederick Point. The tagged fish could bring a derby angler a chance at $5,000 from Hammer and Wikan and the other could garner a $10,000 prize sponsored by...
Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department has begun its own version of the Biggest Loser which is called Losing Big Petersburg. The contestants for this competition will take part in various programs through Parks and Recreation over a six week time period to learn how to live a healthier lifestyle and also lose weight. The focus is on health and wellness for the community, the participants and their families. The competition will begin formally Wednesday, Feb. 6 and continue to the final... Full story
The rededication ceremony of Shakes Island and the Chief Shakes Tribal House is scheduled for May 3 and 4 in Wrangell and housing is still needed for the 1,000-plus guests that are expected to attend the festivities. “This is an historical event that is happening in our neighborhood and it is a huge celebration for Wrangell,” Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Manager Sally Dwyer said. “We are attempting to help our neighbor.” Dwyer and Marilyn Menish-Meucci of the Petersburg Visitor Center have contacted the Tides Inn and Scandia House to make su... Full story
Phase I of the Petersburg Road Improvement Project is coming to an end – and Dowl HKM Project Engineer Matt McGuan recapped the construction activities over the last two weeks during a recent meeting. “All curb and gutter have been poured except for two damaged pieces by Tides Inn,” he stated. “We have also poured sidewalks on Dolphin Street from the top of the hill down to the PIA parking lot and sown to the Nordic Drive intersection.” Concrete and parking aprons have been poured on Dolphin and the majority of the sidewalks along both side...
The 31st Annual Petersburg Chamber of Commerce King Salmon Derby gets underway this Friday morning at 7 a.m. The derby continues through the Memorial Day Weekend and ends Monday at 5 p.m. No tagged fish will be available for anglers this year however. Derby Committee member Doug Welde reported volunteers in as many as seven participating boats were unable to catch two King Salmon to tag on Wednesday morning near Frederick Point. The tagged fish could normally bring a derby angler a chance at $5,000 from Hammer and Wikan and the other could...
Piston and Rudder president Mike Luhr opened the company’s first annual meeting of shareholders by displaying the Business of the Year plaque awarded to the company by the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce. The meeting was convened Tuesday afternoon at the Tides Inn conference room. He then proceeded to update the 17 shareholders in attendance of the ongoing projects and work that had been completed during the first year of operation. The shipyard hauled 105 boats in 2011 and as of the current w...
Existing volunteers, and anyone who is interested in volunteering, will have to go through a background check, the Petersburg Medical Center board approved on Thursday. Each volunteer will be fingerprinted, be required to undergo annual TB screenings and watch training videos on infection control, hand washing, and HIPPA regulations. The board has changed the policy for traveling physicians and other health care professionals who rent properties that are owned or leased by the Medical Center. The temporary staff members will now be required to...
Feb. 22 - Caller asked for a welfare check on S. Nordic. Caller reported a vehicle hit a dog and then left the scene on S. 2nd St. Feb. 23 - Officers responded to an unattended death. Caller reported hearing screaming by the ball field. Caller reported an underage party on Kiseno. Caller reported an intoxicated person on 2nd and Fram. Feb. 24 - Caller reported a dog hit by a car and children throwing objects in the street on S. Nordic. Caller reported vehicles speeding on S. Nordic. Caller reported being locked out of a vehicle. Caller...
