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 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 16, 2013 

Track teams place 2nd, 3rd at regional meet

About 20 athletes will represent Haines High School at this weekend’s state track and field championship in Fairbanks. The Glacier Bears advanced...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 2, 2013

Athletes endure cold, snow at Juneau track meet

Senior Patrick Henderson opened Haines High School’s track and field season right, soaring to the title in the high jump even as the fate of last...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    April 25, 2013

Track team debuts in Juneau this weekend

The Haines High School boys’ and girls’ track and field teams will open their season this weekend, April 26-27, at Juneau’s Thunder Mountain... Full story

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    April 18, 2013

Lende grabs top honors at 'Big Air'

Christian Lende soared to the advanced title at the Olen Nash Memorial Big Air Contest on Sunday. The annual event for skiers and snowboarders at Thre... Full story

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    April 11, 2013

Fossman, Egolf, Jones boost college hoop squads

Three Haines athletes made the starting line-ups of college basketball teams this year, and all three saw how quickly injuries can change a season.... Full story

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    April 4, 2013

Haines teams play at HoopTime tournament

Basketball action in Juneau last month included the Mike Jackson Memorial HoopTime Shootout, which featured “B” and “C” youth teams from... Full story

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    March 28, 2013

Klukwan recaptures Masters title; LaRose named MVP

In a rematch of last year’s championship game, Klukwan took back the Masters division title at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday,...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    March 21, 2013

Haines tripleheader set at Gold Medal

A Chilkat Valley tripleheader at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament in Juneau was scheduled for Thursday, March 21, as three local, undefeated...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    March 14, 2013

Four squads set for Gold Medal

When the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament returns for its 67th edition this Sunday, two of the four Chilkat Valley teams will be looking to avenge...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    March 14, 2013

Bears fall short at Region V

Both Haines High School basketball teams were within reach of Class 2A state tournament berths last weekend in Sitka, but ended their seasons with los...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    February 28, 2013

Hoops squads top Eagles, look forward to regionals

Both Haines High School varsity basketball teams picked up wins over Yakutat on Monday in their final games before next week’s Region V tournament....

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    February 21, 2013

'Old guys' lead Klukwan to Hotch tournament win

What the Dick Hotch Memorial Basketball Tournament lacked in participation, it made up for in parity, as the Klukwan Chilkats clinched the title...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    February 14, 2013

Bears girls take 2 from Wrangell

Haines celebrated Senior Night on Tuesday with a 44-22 pounding of the Wrangell Lady Wolves. “It was a special night for the seniors,” said coach...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    February 7, 2013

Wrangell takes series from Bears

The Haines High School boys’ varsity basketball team traveled to Wrangell last week for a rematch with the Wolves, but found a similar result....

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    January 31, 2013

Girls' team notches conference win

The Haines High School girls’ varsity basketball team picked up one win at Wrangell last weekend, and though the varsity boys failed to secure a...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    January 24, 2013

Metlakatla tops Bears

The Haines Glacier Bears were winless in a slate of basketball games this weekend, but each squad had at least one contest that went down to the...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    June 28, 2012

Three bears invited to all-star hoops

Three Haines High School athletes participated in Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches all-star games. Seniors Amey Messerschmidt, Hannah Wing...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    June 7, 2012

Assembly to revisit designation of former school lots

The Haines Borough Assembly last week reconsidered plans to proceed with the sale of lots formerly occupied by the primary school on Main Street....

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    June 7, 2012

Assembly reduces proposed trailer fee

The Haines Borough Assembly last week sunk a proposal to double annual and daily launch ramp fees. “I have no problem seeing an increase in the...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    June 7, 2012

Haines Dolphins seeking new coach

The Haines Dolphins swim team is looking to expand next season. “One of our goals for next year is to increase participation and at least double...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 31, 2012

Private group pushing for Lutak port

The Haines Borough recently launched a Haines Port Development Steering Committee. Three residents have since formed the Haines Port Development Counc...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 31, 2012

Borough's downtown road work to begin

More downtown construction is scheduled to begin next week, as part of a project that includes improvements to Third and Fourth avenues, Lynnview...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 31, 2012

Sen. Murkowski to visit June 1

Sen. Lisa Murkowski is scheduled to visit Haines on Friday, June 1, and attend three events open to the public. Murkowski first will speak at the...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 31, 2012

Visa program to last through fish season

Seafood processing – at least temporarily – will continue to benefit from a visa program that brings thousands of foreign students to Alaska each...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 31, 2012

Pet health fair set June 9

The Haines Animal Rescue Kennel is hosting a free health fair for pets on Saturday, June 9, at the ANB Hall. The 10 a.m.-1 p.m. event includes tips...

 

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