SOUTHEAST LOG 5-8-21

 

SOUTHEAST LOG 5-8-21

Tax increase possible

PETERSBURG - The borough assembly is pondering a tax increase in FY 2022. Officials say that a decrease in the assessed property values and state funding could fuel the increase to balance the budget. THE PETERSBURG PILOT

2nd Amendment resolution pulled

HAINES - A resolution to make the borough a "second amendment sanctuary" has been pulled by the Borough Assembly. The measure was to be introduced at a recent meeting but was withdrawn after receiving significant public opposition. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS

Trident won't open facility

WRANGELL - Trident Seafoods has notified the borough that its local plant will not reopen this summer. Officials say the projected chum salmon return for the region is just too low this summer. THE WRANGELL SENTINEL

Tribe disappointed by herring decision

SITKA - The Sitka Tribe of Alaska says it is disappointed that a state judge did not agree with its concerns over the management of the Sitka Sac Roe Herring Fishery. The tribe believes the state is not adequately assessing the fishery when setting harvest limits. The group may appeal the decision. THE DAILY SITKA SENTINAL

Masks not mandated

SKAGWAY - The borough assembly has settled on a recommendation rather than a requirement that people were masks in public spaces, including private businesses. In March, the assembly had made mask use mandatory, but that was vetoed by Mayor Andrew Cremata. THE SKAGWAY NEWS

First cruise ship on schedule

HAINES - Residents have marked June 12th on their calendars. The first cruise ship in more than 20 months will arrive that day, the 175- passenger American Constellation. It is expected to visit 12 times this summer. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS

Petersburg High tops in Alaska

PETERSBURG - U.S. News and World Report says that Petersburg High is top academic Alaska high school for 2021. Nationally, Petersburg was 904 out of 17,857. THE PETERSBURG PILOT

No COVID at proms

SITKA - Officials say that proms at both Sitka High and Mount Edgecumbe High went off without any problems, COVIDwise. They say it is still too early to give the go-ahead on community events like a Fourth of July parade. THE DAILY SITKA SENTINEL

Lifelong SE fisher dies

PELICAN - Lifelong Southeast resident Nancy Phillips has died at 83. Phillips was born in Hydaburg and commercial fished with husband Jake for more than half a century, ranging from San Diego to Kodiak. THE PETERSBURG PILOT

Del Rosario retires

JUNEAU - Gina Del Rosario is retiring as the administrator of the Juneau Pioneer's Home. Del Rosario has worked for the state for 30 years. THE JUNEAU EMPIRE

Body cams purchased

SKAGWAY - Officers on the police force will now wear body cams. The borough recently purchased four body cams for use by the police department. THE SKAGWAY NEWS

Local DMV won't close

HAINES - The local department of motor vehicles office will remain open for at least the next year. The state government had announced plans to close it and several other offices in smaller communities, but then changed its mind after pushback from the State Legislature. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS

Community cleans up

WRANGELL - After a year off because of COVID concerns, the community cleanup returned last week. Approximately 70 people took part and officials says that 10 dumpsters were filled. THE WRANGELL SENTINEL

Model A firetruck spruced up

PETERSBURG - The fire department's Model A fire truck has returned to town after spending more than a year in Juneau getting a new coat of paint. The truck was in service in Petersburg from 1930 to 1960. THE PETERSBURG PILOT

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