Southeast Alaska’s Dungeness crab fishery had a strong first week and will not have a shortened season like last year. Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced in late June that crabbers would have a full two-month summer season.
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Judge rules against plaintiffs in sealed search warrant suit
Former Petersburg resident Danny Thompson and current resident Greg Richeson filed the challenge to state rules of criminal procedure for evidence seized in a criminal investigation that doesn’t result in any charges.
Ferry Columbia still under repair, expected back in service July 13
The Columbia is expected to resume its schedule after leaving Bellingham on July 13.
Lucrative Bellingham-to-Southeast ferry Columbia sailing canceled amid repairs
About 300 people had booked tickets and it was to carry a nearly full load of vehicles.
Ferry Columbia evacuated after docking in Bellingham
The Alaska state ferry Columbia was evacuated Friday morning, June 29 after crew noticed smoke onboard after the ship had docked in Bellingham, Washington. Black smoke was discovered but no flames in the bow thruster room.
Family sues Petersburg in 2016 fatal van crash
The family of a young woman killed in a van wreck two years ago now is suing the Petersburg borough and the driver of that van. A lawsuit filed this month claims the borough ignored warnings about Chris Allen’s medical history that should have kept him out of the driver’s seat.
Tribes, communities monitor ocean acidification in near-shore waters
Southeast tribes are joining in research efforts to monitor ocean acidification in the waters closest to shore. This coincides with data coming in from a ferry that for the past six months has been taking measurements along its regular route from Bellingham, Washington, to Juneau.
Central Southeast king salmon following forecasts
For good and for bad, king salmon runs around Petersburg are coming in as forecast so far this year. Anglers have only been allowed to keep chinook salmon in a limited few areas with hatchery kings for the first part of this month.
Committee selects Petersburg police sergeant to be chief
Petersburg borough officials and a selection committee have chosen a local candidate to be the next chief of police. Borough officials have tentatively agreed to a contract with Petersburg Police Sgt. James Kerr, 38.
Petersburg sees brief influx of March flies in May
March flies occasionally emerge in big swarms. They’re likely around in other years, one bug enthusiast says, but aren’t as noticeable in smaller concentrations.