Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Commercial fleet highlights economic impact of Sitka Sound herring catch

Despite three days of impassioned testimony before the Board of Fisheries in January, not much has changed for the Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery, which will ramp up in about a month. Local subsistence harvesters won an increase in the size of their exclusive use area, but failed to persuade the board to reduce the commercial catch. Fishermen and processors from Petersburg joined with other commercial interests to remind the board of the economic importance of the annual springtime export.

Petersburg senior tax card fee close to passing

Seniors will have to pay an annual fee of 100 dollars for a sales tax exemption card in Petersburg starting next year under an ordinance that’s just one approval away from taking effect.

Petersburg mayor expects loss of Coast Guard cutter in four years

Fresh off a meeting with U.S. Coast Guard officials in Washington D.C., Petersburg’s mayor is not optimistic that the Coast Guard cutter Anacapa will be stationed in Petersburg after 2022.

Harbor board backs land swap for maintenance building

Petersburg’s harbor board is supporting a proposed land exchange with fuel company Petro Marine Services. Harbor staffers are hoping the swap would provide space for a centralized maintenance workshop and storage.

Petersburg assembly member questions email forwarding

A Petersburg assembly member thinks the borough is violating state law on open meetings by forwarding emails between the assembly. Brandi Marohl emailed the borough manager with questions and her opinions regarding the ongoing discussion over the reorganization of the electric utility and public works department. The borough manager forwarded that email along with his opinions and input from the borough attorney to the rest of the assembly.