A Petersburg borough employees union filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the municipality, prompting the borough Assembly to put off its vote on another contract offer.
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Alaska Legislature passes pharmacy bill
Alaska pharmacists celebrated the passage of a bill making changes to prescription drug benefits and how businesses are reimbursed for that medication. House Bill 240 was opposed by health insurers and the companies they hire to oversee pharmacy drug sales. The Senate passed the bill and it awaits the governor’s signature.
U.S. Coast Guard to send 8 vessels to Alaska; Petersburg’s will downsize slightly
Six new U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutters will be stationed in Alaska and two new patrol boats will be coming to the state, the Coast Guard announced Wednesday.
Forest Service documents don’t show fix for Tongass timber sales, advocacy group says
An environmental advocacy organization says the U.S. Forest Service doesn’t appear to be taking steps to correct costly problems in Tongass timber contracts.
Petersburg school to be featured in statewide healthy living video
Petersburg, Sitka and a few other school districts around the state will be featured in commercials about healthy living. The 30-second videos will be shown statewide in an effort to educate people about keeping youth active.
Southeast king salmon cuts hit commercial trollers, net fisheries
Commercial salmon trollers in Southeast Alaska are tied up to the dock this month after a shortened winter season, closed early because of conservation concerns for king salmon stocks. They’ll be getting only a limited shot at fishing around hatchery king runs this spring and are feeling the impact of fishing restrictions.