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.