Heather Lende was awarded an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of Alaska for her contributions to literature and public service. Her husband, Chip Lende, attended the ceremony in Anchorage as did former resident Margaret Friedenauer. She joins the ranks of other Haines citizens who have received the honorary doctorates through UAA including […]
Posted inThank You Letters
Thank you for supporting the Holly Jolly Follies
The Lynn Canal Community Players would like to thank our community for its enthusiastic support of this year’s Holly Jolly Follies. Thank you to the performers who donated their time and considerable talent. Thank you to the crew whose dedication and stamina made the show run beautifully. Thank you to the audience whose participation was […]
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KHNS News Drive Meets the Match!
Thank you to everyone who helped push our News Drive over the $25,000 mark and enabled KHNS to qualify for $20,000 in NewsMatch matching funds! NewsMatch offers bonuses for funds raised between now and Dec.31, so if you missed the Drive but would still like to support the KHNS news program, head to KHNS.ORG today. […]
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Help Us, Help Haines This Christmas Season
I would like to personally thank all those in the Haines community who have been so generous this Christmas season. We have had so many in this great community give back by volunteering at the kettle and giving donations of not only money but toys and food. We have all given so much in the […]
Posted inThis Week in History
This Week in History: Metals, herbicides, and deadlines
10 years ago: Borough inks deal with mine firm The Haines Borough Assembly took a step toward establishing Haines as a potential transshipment port for minerals when it voted during its Dec. 11 meeting to authorize entrance into an agreement between the borough and a Wellgreen mine developer. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the […]
Posted inLocal News, Wildlife
After rescue, eagle in the Chilkat Valley tests positive for avian flu
Toni Willard Dotson wasn’t sure what was wrong with the eagle standing in the middle of the Haines Highway in late October, but she knew something was wrong and she’s never been the type to leave an injured animal to suffer. Dotson, who works in construction, first planned to move the large bird because trucks […]
Posted inHaines Herring
Haines Herring: “It’s Almost Officially Winter,” Says Man in a Blizzard
Dec. 21 is the official start of the winter season, report multiple sources who have been standing knee-deep in snow for days. “Well, te-te-technically the solstice is the r-r-real start of w-w-winter,” reported local expert Steve Stevedore through chattering teeth. Stevedore was in the middle of shoveling snow in his front yard to gain access […]
Posted inBlotter
Police Blotter: Dec 1 – Dec 13
Sunday, Dec. 1 Caller reported a tree blocking the entire roadway on Beach Road. The borough’s Public Works Department was advised and responded. Caller requested a welfare check on a friend on Small Tracts Road who he was unable to get a hold of. A message was relayed to DOT with questions about runway conditions […]
Posted inEducation, Local News
Two finalists named for Haines school superintendent
Haines school board president Michelle Sloper said they’ve narrowed their superintendent search down to two candidates from a pool of nine. The school board has been looking for a replacement for Roy Getchell since October when he announced that he would be leaving his post at the end of the school year. Those finalists are […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Local News
Dozens gearing up for Holly Jolly Follies holiday variety show on Sunday
There are so many people performing in this year’s Holly Jolly Follies, the dress rehearsals are happening in shifts. Organizer Lorrie Dudzik said 60 performers will take to the stage for this year’s holiday variety show. “[That’s] including the marching band, the Rusty Fingers band, the Keep the Pool open group, plus singers and dancers […]