We would like to say “thank you very much” to the community for all of your support and encouragement with Lemonade Day Alaska. Only in Haines is it possible to sell lemonade in the cold and rain! We greatly appreciate everyone that stopped by to support a young entrepreneur on Sunday. A special thank you […]
Posted inThank You Letters
Thanks for generosity, links owners
Thank you Kathy and Stan at Valley of the Eagles Golf Course for supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters. This locally owned business allows all our matches to golf for free! This encourages our volunteers to try something new with their Littles or include their Littles in an outdoor activity that they already enjoy for no […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Chinese national was most qualified applicant
I’d like to clarify some things about the hiring of the new planning and zoning technician. Tracy Cui was the most qualified applicant for the job. She had rave reviews from her current employer and her interview was excellent. Four other applicants were interviewed, including two from Haines, but the hiring committee was most impressed […]
Posted inBlotter
Police Blotter
Monday, May 10 A caller reported someone ran the stop sign at Second Avenue and Main Street. A person came to the police station with the identification number of a vehicle that had been abandoned on their property. Police ran the number, but did not find information about the vehicle’s owner, and referred the person […]
Posted inBlotter
Police Blotter
Monday, April 30 A caller requested assistance with her vehicle that was broken down on FAA Road. A friend was contacted. An officer issued a verbal warning for failure to stop at a stop sign. Sunday, April 29 A caller reported a trailer had been moved onto Beach Road and was obstructing traffic. Saturday, April […]
Posted inNews
Former NBA player to address grads
Mark McNamara, an assistant coach for the Haines High School boys’ basketball team who played eight seasons in the NBA, has been named this year’s commencement speaker. Class president Brook Cinocco said the seniors have been very active in sports, so McNamara is a good fit. “We chose him because he has really been involved,” […]