Articles from the June 9, 2011 edition
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Dock parking ban irks locals
The Haines Borough put together a parking plan for Port Chilkoot Dock this week after residents reacted angrily to warning tickets they received for...
Eleven seek assembly seat
Eleven people applied for an interim appointment to fill Greg Goodman’s vacated Haines Borough Assembly seat. John Brower, Dave Canipe, Debora...
King derby nets a slew of salmon
The 33rd annual King Salmon Derby concluded Sunday with a whopping one-day take of 41 kings. Resident Bob Piper, with his 39-pound catch, edged his...
Survey: Rec center wanted most
Survey results presented at Friday’s Haines Borough comprehensive plan town hall meeting showed strong support for a community recreation center...
Percent tax important for tourism
I felt obliged to respond to Ms. McGuire’s proposal to abolish the 1percent dedicated tourism and economic development tax. Numerous studies hav...
Cathedral Peaks, not Picture Point
Instead of spending half a million dollars to purchase Picture Point and another one or two million in federal tax dollars developing the two acre...
Alaska was Dennis Miles' destiny
My mother and I wish to thank the many friends of Dennis Miles for their kind words and support of his wife, Mary, after his sudden death at the end...
Borough needs to fix 'nasty scars'
Who would believe our borough would intentionally create a "downtown blight" area? Have you observed the "eyesore" left when our...
Thanks for benefit dinner and auction
A big thank you for everyone that helped out and donated items, tours and baked goods for Linda Anderson’s benefit dinner and auction last...
River Walk raises more than $1,000
Thank you to everyone who donated to the Cancer Travel Fund and the participants in the Chilkat River Walk. In spite of that crazy wind blowing after...
Thomas backs Parnell's tax plan
In a recent interview, state Rep. Bill Thomas explained his support for Gov. Sean Parnell’s plan to roll back taxes on companies that explore fo...
Borough seeks interest for revived committee
The Haines Borough is accepting applications for its re-established Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee through 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 21. The...
Wild Things
May’s migrations were especially interesting this year. The cow moose and two calves moved from the school have been seen and appear healthy....
Rabbits on the run: Population booming
Burgeoning numbers of feral rabbits are munching local gardens and prompting calls to borough and animal control officials. Some residents, however,...
New ABEF paving a combined effort
The estimated cost of the American Bald Eagle Foundation’s new asphalt parking lot paved last month is about $250,000, according to Roger...
Olerud's Market getting facelift
Olerud’s Market Center is sprucing up its storefront. The grocery and apparel store on Main Street is renovating its exterior to add new...
Taxi service offers electric alternative
A new taxi service is offering an electric alternative to gas transportation. The Z Taxi pedicab offers service throughout town, including to the...
Shtumpa begins bike trailer sales
Local T-shirt design company Shtumpa is now offering bike trailers for sale under the name Shtumpa Metal Works. Brothers and business partners Kevin...
Sea Princess call canceled for 14th
The June 14 Sea Princess docking in Haines is cancelled, according to Princess Cruises. "Operational setbacks" are forcing the ship to...
Bike relay registration ends Friday
Registration for the 19th annual Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay ends Friday. As of last week, about 1,100 riders were signed up for the...
Coast Guard unit invites public to meet and greet
A special Coast Guard unit in Haines for the next few weeks is inviting the public to visit its boats at the Small Boat Harbor on Saturday, noon to 4...
Bluegrass Lynch coming Monday
The Haines Arts Council is hosting the Claire Lynch Band in concert on Monday, June 13 at 7:30 at the Chilkat Center for the Arts. Lynch is a...
Restored sloop sails again
After more than a decade on land, the 83-year-old sailboat Manu Kai is back in the water. Terry Jacobson launched the Manu Kai (meaning "sea...
Hershey meet draws 80 youngsters
The Hershey Track Meet, an elementary school classic for students age nine to 14, had about 80 Haines students participate, said physical education...