Articles from the June 23, 2011 edition
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Independent tour operators moved off dock; Draft plan changed to offer space at visitor's center
By Margaret Friedenauer Local independent tour operators are no longer allowed at the Port Chilkoot Dock to sell to cruise ship passengers in a...
Cyclists come within minutes of breaking record
The Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay started with a tailwind on June 18 – and hopes that a record might be broken. But with only eight...
Expert: Assembly violated code
According to a government specialist with the Alaska Division of Community and Regional Affairs, the Haines Borough Assembly "should have...
Local crab goes to market
On June 22, a planeload of fresh Dungeness crab flew from Haines to Washington state, destined for dinner plates throughout the Pacific Northwest....
Borough meeting a mockery
Last Monday I attended the so-called borough special meeting to seat the interim assembly person until the October election. The headline for the...
Assembly actions inexcusable
Regarding the recent decision by the Borough Assembly on filling the vacant seat, I am absolutely appalled and disgusted at the decision of some...
Rezoning for heliports not solution
Many of us are disgusted with what went on at the recent Borough Assembly meeting. There’s a certain group in this town who feel they know...
Sponsors make barbecue a success
A huge thank-you to Ocean Beauty Seafoods, Excursion Inlet for the donation of 1,000 pounds of fresh king salmon for our free King Salmon...
Memorial Wall tour canceled
Due to the tragic injury to a key operator and family member, the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Traveling Wall has canceled their tours to Alaska...
Thanks to Hammer Museum
My thank-you letter to individuals and businesses that supported the Beer Fest in May omitted an important name. Thank you to Dave Pahl and the...
Great crew at checkpoint 7
Once again I would like to thank my great crew at checkpoint 7 of the bike race. Julie Ferrin, Inez and Autumn Gross, Jenny Smith, Kathy Warner, Don...
Better and fairer ways than tourism tax
While it may be argued that the benefits of tourism trickle down to everyone in the Borough, it is patently obvious that some reap considerably...
Make Haines beautiful
Develop our old school complex into a downtown information center with a multipurpose community use complex, beautiful park, community information...
Assembly to discuss tour tax
Haines Borough Mayor Jan Hill said the borough’s 1 percent municipal sales tax for tourism promotion and economic development will be on the...
Bike event policed for open containers
Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay organizers said Saturday post-race festivities drew stricter law enforcement this year, but police chief Gary...
ATV ordinance takes shape
By Krista Kielsmeier The Haines Borough Assembly on June 14 introduced an ordinance that would permit the operation of all-terrain vehicles on...
Borough approves cruise study
The McDowell Group of Juneau will conduct a $19,900 Haines cruise passenger study this summer. The Haines Borough Assembly on June 14 approved the...
Radar sign deters speeders
Motorists earlier this month got their first glimpse of a new radar trailer that electronically displayed their speed on a sign. The trailer is meant...
Delta Western lease still in negotiations; Additionally, fuel pumping at harbor temporarily taken over by borough
Haines Borough is still awaiting a signature by Delta Western executives to finalize a successor of lease for the Lutak Fuel Facility. "I think...
Gillnet season opens with optimism
Gillnetting season opened over the weekend with strong prices and high hopes among fishermen. "I’m optimistic because in the past...
von Stauffenberg led notable life in Haines
Erich von Stauffenberg died June 15 in Bartlett Hospital of liver cancer. He was 78 years old and had lived in Haines about 35 years. In the 1980s he...
Salvation Army to welcome new pastors
Lieutenants Mark and Lisa Davey are departing Haines after Sunday’s service at the Salvation Army and will head to the Mat-Su Valley....
Eagle, raven rescued, sent to raptor center
The American Bald Eagle Foundation recently sent an eagle and a raven to the Juneau Raptor Center. Raptor handler Ed Podgorski and intern Matt Wilson...
Norman Blank led the 'quintessential' Haines life
Longtime resident Norman Blank died Sunday, June 12, at home from complications of pulmonary fibrosis. He was 80 and had been active up until the...