Angela Denning, CoastAlaska
New charges are filed in case of Petersburg teens hitting deer
New charges have been filed against two Petersburg teenagers accused of hitting deer with their vehicle this winter. Listen now
Petersburg High School to use alcohol sensor on students for prom
Petersburg’s School District is considering using an alcohol detector at this year’s high school prom to encourage students to stay sober. Listen now
Ferry cancellations cause challenges for Southeast students
There are no roads linking most of Southeast Alaska. Residents rely on planes and ferries to get from one community to another. But the ferry service has been spotty this year, which has caused challenges for many students traveling to regional events. Listen now
Petersburg teens charged for harassing deer
Charges have been filed against two Petersburg teenagers who allegedly hit multiple deer in town with their truck last week.
Petersburg resident receives medal from King of Norway
A Petersburg resident has been recognized by the King of Norway for her dedication to promoting relations between Norway and the U.S. The Ambassador of Norway to the United States was in Petersburg last week to hand out the Medal of St. Olav. Listen now
New research at LeConte Glacier predicts record retreat
Glaciologists have wrapped up two years of research on LeConte glacier near Petersburg. Their preliminary findings show that the glacier could reach a record retreat by the end of the year. And it could be an indicator for what’s going to happen in Greenland. Listen now
Petersburg’s tribe uses new machine to make compost in bulk
Two things that Petersburg has a lot of are fish and wood. And one thing the local rocky terrain is short on is dirt. But given the right circumstances you can get dirt out of fish and wood. A new business venture by the local tribe, Petersburg Indian Association, has begun to provide the town with locally-made, environmentally friendly compost. Listen now
Commercial fishing for Southeast red king crab to open this fall after six years
Southeast Alaska will open to commercial fishing for red king crab this fall for the first time in six years. The crab population has seen a steady increase, according to state surveys. Listen now
AK: Archaeologists shed light on Tlingit culture near Petersburg, before Europeans
The small island town of Petersburg in Southeast, Alaska is known for its Norwegian heritage. But archaeologists are finding more evidence that Mitkof Island is just like others in the region. Tlingit people had settlements around Petersburg for thousands of years before Europeans planted their roots. Listen now
Southeast summer Dungeness harvest the worst in decades
The commercial harvest for Dungeness crab in Southeast Alaska this summer was the lowest in several decades. But it might not be a complete bust. The harvest numbers only tell part of the story.
Petersburg school uses Minecraft video game in student led program
The video game Minecraft is being used in Petersburg’s 7th grade computer science class to teach students basic programming skills. It’s a student led program that has high schoolers designing the curriculum. Listen now
Remote controlled kayaks ready for research at LeConte Glacier
LeConte Glacier near Petersburg has been the focus of a lot of research lately. It’s the southern-most tide water glacier in the northern hemisphere and scientists have been studying it to give them a better idea of glacial retreat and sea level rise around the world. But to get close to the glacier, which is constantly calving, a team of scientists is relying on unmanned, remote controlled kayaks. Listen now
Fishermen forced to share pounds in herring fishery
New restrictions are being put into place for the upcoming spawn-on-kelp herring fishery in Southeast Alaska to address a declining population. For the first time, fishermen are required to share spawning structures with several others. Listen now
State cuts will stifle Southeast’s economic growth
Southeast Alaska has seen economic growth in the last five years but that growth could soon be stalled by state budget cuts. That was the message being shared at the Southeast Conference going on in Petersburg this week. Listen Now
Two people help preserve the history of Alaska’s canned seafood
There used to be hundreds of seafood canneries all along Alaska’s coastline. Two people are involved in documenting and preserving some of that rich history in order to share it with others.
Girl Scouts camp promotes leadership skills in Petersburg
Girl Scouts of Alaska came to Petersburg last week to hold a weeklong day camp. Girls ages kindergarten through junior high participated in the events, many of which happened outdoors.
Southeast pink harvest expected to be below recent years
The largest salmon harvest in Southeast Alaska, the pink salmon fishery, is ramping up. Harvests are forecasted to be below recent years.
Northern Alaska Peninsula has strong 2016 sockeye returns
The sockeye salmon run returning to the Stikine River near Petersburg and Wrangell was predicted to be good, but it’s turning out to be even better than expected. Listen now
Two die in Petersburg car wreck; parade and carnival canceled
A single vehicle accident this morning in Petersburg has left two dead and two injured. The community’s 4th of July parade and carnival has been canceled in response.
Scientists use deer pellet DNA to study populations in Southeast Alaska
Deer populations around Petersburg’s Mitkof Island have been low in recent years. Hunters are only allowed to shoot one buck in a two-week open season in October. Keeping track of the population is difficult in a mountainous terrain covered in forest. Now, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is using DNA studies to help fill in the gaps.