The Haines Little League would like to thank the Haines Emblem Club for its recent donation to our organization. The Elks also donated their “change jar” to the kids. It’s with help like this from our community that we can continue to offer baseball to the kids in the Chilkat Valley. We are pleased to […]
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Return voting to local precincts
The precinct is the smallest political unit in the country; each precinct elects one assembly member. A precinct is where elections are won or lost. Most importantly, it is your neighborhood. You know the people, the schools, and the community centers. You have your hands on the pulse of the precinct. You understand the assets […]
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Next big rummage: Thunderbird fixtures
I have heard many expressions of appreciation to me for my work of organizing the Hospice Rummage sale. Now it is time to thank you! Thank you for coming to shop! It is the large numbers and our faithful customers, many making multiple visits, that make this a successful fundraiser and recycling event every year. […]
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‘Bird’ fans heartened by KFC news
The Whitehorse Daily Star recently ran a story on the upcoming rebirth of a Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) franchise there. That wonderful place was a draw for countless Skagwegians and Hainesites for many years and more than a few of us are now all excited about the reopening. And gas jumping to $5 per gallon […]
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Local jobs a good fit for residents
Shop at home. Shop locally. Recycle. Sustainability. What we have in Haines, if we look and adapt, is of great value. Our best resources are, and will always be, the people that live here. When I learn that the borough hired for a planning and zoning position, but the candidate chosen is living in Florida […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, March 21 An employee at a local business reported a person drove away without paying for gas at 1 Mile Haines Highway. Sunday, March 20 A caller reported that a person was in violation of a protective order downtown. Saturday, March 19 A caller reported their friend was having trouble with […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, April 16 An officer warned a motorist for speeding. Sunday, April 15 A caller reported a domestic dispute at a Mosquito Lake residence. A state trooper responded and escorted two people to their car. No charges were filed. Saturday, April 14 A caller reported their vehicle struck a railing at the harbor. A truck […]
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Duly Noted
By Sara Callaghan Chapell Ike Lorentz spent five days on the guided missile frigate USS Ingraham with his son, Navy seaman Paul Lorentz. The ship was returning from a six-month deployment in Central America where crew combatted transnational organized crime and narcotics trafficking. Ike met the ship in San Diego to join the “tiger cruise” […]
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Pinewood Derby
The annual Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby was held Saturday, April 14, at the Haines School. Top finishers were, from left, Gable Sage in third place, Kadin Doddridge, first place and Jerry Howard, second. About 15 scouts participated.Tom Morphet photo.
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Pyramid Hike
Fran Tuenge, wearing hip boots, crests the pyramid-shaped hill on Pyramid Island April 9 during a hike over from Mud Bay Road with neighbors and friends. The hike can be made during extreme low tides but a circuitous route is advised for avoiding a deep channel on the island’s northwest side. Jane Pascoe photo.