From massive infrastructure projects and property tax assessment controversies to big developments in tribal affairs, 2023 has been a full news year for the Chilkat Valley. Here is a brief summary of some of the developments on key issues affecting Haines residents. Tribal affairs Local tribes advanced several initiatives throughout 2023 ranging from Tlingit-language street […]
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Duly Noted
Hazel Englund celebrated her 101st birthday Saturday with visits from family and friends at her hilltop home near 2 Mile Haines Highway. More than 30 visitors included daughter Emily Zimbrich, granddaughter Cari and Kolin O’Daniel, and Cari’s daughter Sydney O’Daniel, along with Syndey’s boys Konnor and Kyler and Hazel’s nephew Louie Meacock. Friends included Bengie Stuart, Travina Stuart and Myrna Kornelis, Bill Thomas, Jan Hill, Nora Krake, Kathy Berzanske, Ann Quinlan, Greg […]
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New assembly members put focus on transparency as they take office
Public referenda, goal-setting sessions, office hours and reinvigorated committees – those are a handful of proposals a new slate of assembly members have tossed out as they take office. New assembly members Craig Loomis, Natalie Dawson and Kevin Forster – plus new Mayor Tom Morphet – say their election represents Haines’ desire for more transparency and accountability […]
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New assembly members put focus on transparency
Public referenda, goal-setting sessions, office hours and reinvigorated committees – those are a handful of proposals a new slate of assembly members have tossed out as they take office. New assembly members Craig Loomis, Natalie Dawson and Kevin Forster – plus new Mayor Tom Morphet – say their election represents Haines’ desire for more transparency and accountability […]
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Oct. 10 Assembly Briefs
Election results certified Official election results were announced at Tuesday’s assembly meeting after 19 absentee, question and special needs ballots were counted. Of the total 2,431 registered voters, 1,176 ballots were cast, a 48% voter turnout. About 60% of voters cast ballots on election day while 32% voted early. The final tally of votes saw […]
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Bullying, taxes, and conflicts of interest get strong response at final forum
Assembly and mayoral candidates sparred over taxes, bullying of public officials, and how the borough should address conflicts of interest at a Sept. 20 candidate forum at the Chilkat Center, the last public forum before the Oct. 3 borough election. Moderators Kyle Clayton, the publisher of CVN, and KHNS reporters Alain D’Epremesnil and Brandon Wilks […]
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Elect new energy on Assembly
I hear frustration from Haines residents so often about our assembly’s short-sighted thinking. I have been known to express it myself, occasionally. In this election we finally have the option of getting some new and younger energy onto our assembly. Please take the opportunity to elect Natalie Dawson, Kevin Forster and Craig Loomis to our […]
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Tom Morphet for Borough Mayor
Two very different candidates are vying for Haines Borough’s mayoral seat. Jan Hill — highly experienced in seats of power, serious about politics, possessing a guarded political style, and playing things “close to the vest.” Tom Morphet — gregarious, a writer and storyteller by trade, neither guarded nor political in his personal style. Jan Hill has repeatedly campaigned as […]
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Jan Hill showed she’s unfit for mayor
In the Sept. 21 CVN interview for mayoral candidates, Jan Hill exposed her true self. When both candidates were asked to say something kind about the other candidate, Tom Morphet laid out a thoughtful list of kind attributes in regards to Jan Hill. But Jan Hill could not say one kind thing. Not one. Are you kidding me? I can […]
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Jan Hill question response shows character
Reading a recent CVN I was dismayed to see the response from Jan Hill when the mayoral candidates were asked to say something nice about their opponent. Tom responded by acknowledging his opponent in a positive way but Jan did not. If a candidate can’t display a kind and open attitude on a simple question like that, […]