A tribal casino near Eaglecrest Ski Area that’s been discussed for many years is open, but its operator is taking something of a gamble by hoping it can prevail if the state challenges the legality of the establishment. A “soft opening” of the Two Coppers Casino began this week, with the facility featuring 100 slot-style […]
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History in the making: Eldred Rock Lighthouse grand opening passengers from the Chilkat Valley
After six years of restoration, the Eldred Rock Lighthouse opened to the public. A group of 16 passengers departed Haines early Saturday morning for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the lighthouse 17 miles south of town. One of the passengers aboard was Ralph Crane, who was stationed at the lighthouse from May 1969 […]
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Peltola makes campaign stop in Haines
Mary Peltola’s campaign for U.S. Senate arrived in Haines last week with little fanfare: a Saturday campaign event was announced by a lone, letter-size flier on local bulletin boards. It was sandwiched between flyers for karaoke night at the Pioneer Bar and a babysitting club advertisement. Meanwhile, Peltola has had the largest first quarter of […]
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First Alaska mule deer harvest follows years of fleeting appearances in the state
When Westin Nelson of Skagway became the first Alaska hunter on record to harvest a mule deer, he may have been doing the state a favor. Mule deer, better known as inhabitants of the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains regions, have been expanding their range northward, including into Alaska. As they do so, they are […]
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In three canoes, 35 crewmembers depart from Haines heading to Celebration in Juneau
Early Saturday morning, three canoes, all built with guidance from master carver Wayne Price Ká jeis yutsi.aak, began their journey to Juneau. With rough seas predicted until Berners Bay, Price anticipates the crews will have to ride aboard the three support boats until the handmade vessels find calmer seas. Price said this will be his […]
Posted inSoutheast News, Alaska Marine Highway System
Bid period for Tustumena replacement extended
The bid period for the Tustumena Replacement Vessel construction project has been extended to June 25 “at the request of the bidders,” according to the Alaska Marine Highway System. The state originally intended to open bids this past Thursday. No further detail about the bid period extension was provided by an AMHS spokesperson in a […]
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Former Haines borough manager Annette Kreitzer challenging Rep. Andi Story for District 3 House seat
One of Juneau’s two state House races this year is set to be competitive as four-term Democratic incumbent Andi Story is being challenged for the District 3 seat by Annette Kreitzer, a state administration commissioner under two Republican governors who more recently served as the borough manager in Haines. Rep. Sara Hannan, also a four-term […]
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KHNS to host Dance Party, Canadian DJ
On Saturday evening, Haines’ radio station KHNS will host a dance party for its annual spring fundraiser. Local DJ RadioCaroline will open the event and Whitehorse’s DJKJ will follow as the headliner. In the past, KHNS has held wine-tasting events and concerts as fundraisers, but decided to have a more “dance-oriented event” this year, said […]
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Juneau welcomes canoes ashore Tuesday ahead of 2026 Celebration’s opening
Celebration, one of the largest cultural events in Alaska, will return to Juneau next week from June 3 to 6. The lead dance group will be Lepquinm Gumilgit Gagoadim Tsimshian Dancers (Our Own Dance in Our Hearts), a multigenerational group from Anchorage formed in 2005. The theme of the gathering organized by Sealaska Heritage Institute […]
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Appeals court says Alaska has the right to make ConocoPhillips oil well data public
The state of Alaska has the right to make public data from exploration wells drilled by ConocoPhillips in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, an appeals court has ruled. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling, issued Wednesday, overturns a 2023 decision by U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason that allowed well data to remain under wraps. […]