It looks like Petersburg’s search for a city manager has come to a close. The city council has approved a contract with Richard Underkofler who formerly served in the same post in the early 80’s.
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Forest service offices around southeast Alaska are going through another round of staff cuts. It is part of a re-organization plan for the Tongass that’s been underway since 2006.
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Southeast Alaska halibut fishermen will see a big cut to their catch this year. The International Pacific Halibut Commission this week went with its staff recommendations for a 27 percent reduction in the regions commercial quota. The commission made the decision at its annual meeting in Portland, Oregon. This year’s lower harvest target will also affect not only commercial fishermen, but also the southeast charter fleet.
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The Petersburg school board is hoping to put preparation time back into the daily schedule for teachers at Petersburg high school. The board discussed ways to include teacher prep time in next year’s district budget. Board members also approved a change in location for future board meetings and talked about the district’s liability for housing student athletes.
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A Petersburg student will soon be on her way to Italy with the American Field Service exchange program. High school junior Jane Fuqua will spend the next six months living with her Italian host family and going to school while surrounded by Italy’s language, culture and history.
Fuqua spoke with Matt Lichtenstein about the program:
