Hailey Sanders of Haines 2 is guarded during a layup attempt at the Dick Hotch Memorial Basketball Tournament (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News)First graders Joe Miller (left) and Cora Albecker compete in an obstacle course set up by Nick Hansen (far right) of American Ninja Warrior fame, who visited the school for three days to teach Native Youth Olympic games and keep kids active with the obstacle course. The trip was sponsored by Haines School. (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News)
Volunteer coach Hayden Jimenez congratulates Orion Grimes after a match during the middle school state championships in Fairbanks. Coach Jake Mason said the level of support from athletes and parents “makes me proud to call Haines home.” (Photo courtesy of Andus Hale)
A surfer catches a wave by the cruise ship dock. High winds battered the Upper Lynn Canal with gusts recorded above 40 miles per hour and wind chills down to negative double digits. (Photo courtesy of Makayla Copinga Tideman)
Splashing waves and frigid temperatures along Battery Point created fantastical ice formations. (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News)Splashing waves and frigid temperatures along Battery Point created fantastical ice formations. (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News)
