The Haines Borough has gained more than 3,000 acres in a land grant from the state.
Signed into law in late June by Gov. Sean Parnell, the bill grants 3,167 acres to the borough.
“It’s wonderful news. This is something that has been in the works for many years,” said borough manager Mark Earnest.
Earnest said work by the borough and state legislators steered it into borough ownership.
“It’s just a good deal for the…