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Petersburg assembly starts budget review

Petersburg’s borough assembly Monday will get an early look at the borough’s draft budget for next year.

Southeast crab seasons set to start up in February

Two Southeast Alaska commercial crab fisheries are set to open next month. Seasons for Tanner crab and golden king crab are scheduled to open on Friday, February 13th at noon. The start of the opening can be delayed by bad weather like it was last year for two days.

Commission recommends boost in coast-wide halibut catch

The International Pacific Halibut Commission Friday voted to recommend a 1.7-million pound increase in the coast-wide catch of halibut.

The joint U.S. and Canadian body oversees management of the highly prized bottom fish from California to Alaska. The commission held its annual meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia this week.

PHS senior accepted into Coast Guard and Merchant Marine Academies

Petersburg high school senior, Ben Zarlengo, has been accepted into the U.S. Coast Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy.

Tongass advisory committee meeting location changes

The Tongass Advisory Committee has moved its next meeting place from Petersburg to Juneau. The meeting set for February 17-19 was changed to Juneau to allow for more meeting time and participation by a full quorum of TAC members.