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February 20, 1925 – Already several canines “have bitten the dust”while running the beaches looking for deer, and others are likely to come to an untimely end. Game Warden Pilcher says the US Biological survey at Juneau has wired instructions to kill dogs whenever and wherever found along the beaches. The game warden is authorized to put up notices to this effect, but from what he has seen he believes that the regular officers assisted by residents will be able to look after the situation. Dog owners are warned to not let their pets stray...
The March for Life demonstration takes place each year on or around the anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. On Sunday, Feb. 16, in Petersburg, around 60 local residents participated in the march down main street to the municipal building, where prayers were delivered, hymns were sung, and participants affirmed and repeated the concept that "We celebrate life from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death, and every moment in between." The nationwide event... Full story
A vintage briefcase sits against a wall in the Clausen Memorial Museum, displayed alongside weathered timesheets from bridge inspections conducted decades ago. The well-worn leather case, donated by Tom Laurent, carries a family history of Forest Service dedication – passed down from his father, who himself was a second-generation Forest Service scientist, Tom continued using the leather case for bridge inspections until just last year. This simple briefcase, representing three generations of s...
Petersburg Indian Association led a March on Sunday in observance of Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, to honor the woman who spearheaded Alaska's Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945. The procession (pictured below) makes their way up Gjoa Street toward the John Hansen Sr. Hall, with the Elizabeth Peratrovich mural, painted by Janine Gibbons in 2020, visible on the Petersburg Courthouse in the background. Once inside the hall, the Johnson O'Malley program's dancers shared dances and songs with those in...
Cruising Sitka Spruce Circa 1900, United States Forest Service employee Alice Stuart created The Alaska Calendar for Engagements and one of the photos she chose was "Cruising Sitka Spruce." The image depicts two gentlemen measuring and assessing the dimensions and bulk of a stand of Sitka Spruce trees. When a stand of trees is to be sold in a timber sale, the USFS needs an estimate or appraisal. In the photo the men are "cruising" – the name given the method used to measure a stand of trees t...
February 13, 1925 – At the meeting of the chamber of commerce last evening a resolution was adopted calling on the government to make use of its boats in Alaskan waters hereafter to feed deer every winter. For practically no cost to the government it is estimated that thousands of deer can be saved every winter from starving. The Seattle Times wired to the chamber here for information and were informed that it was estimated there were some 3,000 deer in this region needing attention and that at least 35 tons of hay would be needed for t...
Skoggies pull their sled up a hill in the alderwood to join their group building a snow cave on Friday. The eight inches of snow that accumulated last week marked the first substantial snowfall in two months in Petersburg, where there has been no snow on the ground since Dec. 4, 2024....
February 6, 1925 – The eight ton seiner Hilda, of the Hetta Packing Company, located on the west coast of Prince of Wales Island, drifted at sea for thirty-one days then made Pillar Bay on January 15th, where she became stranded. Of the three men on board when she left Ketchikan on the night of December 14th, two remain alive, although in weakened condition. Those on board were Albert Johnson, Charles Richardson (better known as Port Wine Charlie), and Edward Thornton (who is known as Copper Mountain Shorty). The latter is reported to have b...
Stephanie Hayes and Josef Quitslund cross country skiing on the Woodpecker road, near Ohmer Creek recreation area, cross paths with winter walkers out with their dogs enjoying some frosty sunshine....
HIP Volunteers Courtney Martin and Ashley Kawashima stock the table of travel-sized hygiene products during Project Connect last week. 138 community members participated in the event. Of those, 19 reported currently experiencing homelessness in Petersburg and 23 reported experiencing homelessness at least once during the past three years. The volunteers at Project Connect distributed a lot of good resources to those who need them in the community. And through the donation drive HIP was able to...
Mitkof Middle School students put their engineering skills to the test Tuesday in an underwater robotics competition, marking the culmination of a project that brought together students, parents, and community volunteers. Science teacher Hannah Smith's sixth and seventh-grade students assembled remote operated vehicles (ROVs) nearly from scratch before competing in events including speed races, obstacle challenges, and debris cleanup at the Petersburg Community Pool. "Everyone had three class pe...
Jake Slaven, president of the Petersburg Rod and Gun Club, presented a report to the Petersburg Borough Assembly on Feb. 3 to provide updates on the activities of the club and improvements at the Petersburg Shooting range. The club has installed new security cameras at the range through $8,000 in funding contributed by club members and a matching grant from Petersburg Mental Health Services. The facility has also added a new shelter at the pistol range, funded by an NRA Foundation grant, and the...
Petersburg's first baby of 2025 arrived on her own schedule, surprising her parents with a slightly early appearance on January 16 at 3:07 a.m. in Anchorage. Haley June Torrez, weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces and measuring 20 inches long, was born to Petersburg residents Tori Shay and Aidan Torrez, marking a joyous beginning to the new year for this hometown family. The couple are both 2014 Petersburg High School graduates. Tori, a lifelong Petersburg resident, works at SEARHC handling medical...
January 23, 1925 – The Petersburg Hydro-Electric project is complete. The plant is the very best that could be bought for the money and we feel sure very few small towns in the United States have such a fine plant. The people of Petersburg spent $115,000 [approximately $1.8 million today] for this plant and here is what they have for their money. The project starts at Crystal Lake, situated at an elevation of 1250 feet in a natural crater above Blind Slough, on the east side of Wrangell narrows, 17 miles from Petersburg. Across the mouth of t...
Morning light ignites an iceburg grounded on the tide flat at Camp Island near the mouth of LeConte Bay last Saturday morning....
January 23, 1925 – The Petersburg Harbor, which is unusually well protected and generally very calm, on Monday night, January 19th, witnessed the worst storm in twelve years. The San Juan and another gas boat were torn from their mooring and washed ashore. The Belle, owned by S.D. Charles, got afoul of a broken piling, filled with water and sank at the float. A great many boats were mightily damaged from pounding against one another as the floats were crowded with boats. Although the storm lasted but two hours, it was so severe for awhile t...
Petersburg Medical Center and the Public Health Center have launched a community health survey aimed at shaping future healthcare initiatives in the borough. The anonymous survey will inform the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, which guides program planning and grant applications for local health services. "This is a chance for residents to have a direct impact on the future of healthcare in our area," said Julie Walker, Petersburg Medical Center's Community Wellness Manager. "The data...
Proud fathers Ben Case and Beau Ward each crown their kids, Iris Case and Elias Ward - this year's homecoming queen and king - during the festivities between Saturday's varsity games against Wrangell....
January 16, 1925 – The bachelors are going to entertain the people of Petersburg at the Sons of Norway Hall on Saturday, January 17th. There will be entertainment, a big dinner and dancing. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. The bachelors are to be hosts and wish everyone to know that there will be no admittance or other charges. January 13, 1950 – With memories of last winter’s dry spell still fresh in their minds, citizens of Petersburg are watching the city’s water supply dwindle away to almost nothing this week. With her inadequ...
January 8 – Dispatch assisted in contacting the owner of a vehicle to be moved after a parking complaint was received. An officer spoke with a complainant concerning a civil issue. January 9 – A report was received of a possible downed communication line, Power and Light responded. A driver on North Nordic Drive was educated on helmet requirements for passengers of an ATV. On Sandy Beach Road a driver was issued a warning for speed and tag display requirements. Five calls were received regarding a motor vehicle incident in downtown Pet...
The Rural Alaska Honors Institute is accepting applications for its summer 2025 session. The session will run from May 27 to July 11. Applications are due by Saturday, March 1. RAHI is a competitive college preparation program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. It is open to Alaska Native and rural Alaska students with at least a 3.0 GPA following the completion of their junior or senior year of high school. The program aims to help students thrive academically by exposing them to life on campus, enhancing their self-confidence and...
