Kari Johnson grew up in Haines. She graduated from high school, left for college and worked for nearly 20 years in sports medicine at Central Washington University. But, when it came time for her and her husband to decide where they wanted to raise their kids, they moved back to Haines. 

Kari Johnson (Courtesy Photo)

“We just really wanted to make sure we had a safe, great place to come,” she said. “And, moving back…

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