Despite his name and breed, Klondike, a Bernese Mountain Dog, found himself in a precarious situation over the weekend when he was trapped on a rocky ledge with no way out. But he kept his wits about him and thanks to some agile human friends, Klondike was safely recovered. Five-year-old Klondike belongs to the Podsiki […]
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Assembly moves to make GPS data public for ‘spot checks’
Under a proposed ordinance up for adoption Tuesday, global positioning system data for helicopter skiing submitted to the Haines Borough is public information, but it’s unclear how often that information would be collected. The assembly last week amended the ordinance that would have made the data confidential, unless required in an official investigation or court proceeding. Members […]
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Study: Chilkoot Watershed a diverse habitat
A recently completed comprehensive fish study of the Chilkoot watershed found a diverse and healthy habitat for several species of fish, including areas of a now underwater roadbed that is being suggested for reconstruction to develop the Connelly Lake hydro project. The Takshanuk Watershed Council decided a few years ago that the Chilkoot watershed from the lake […]
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Local parents, educators rally behind funding bill
The Haines Borough school board, parents and supporters are spreading the word far and wide – in letters, on Facebook and on blogs – that school funding is a critical issue this year and that they support the passage of a bill in the Alaska Legislature to increase the base student allocation. Senate Bill 171 passed the […]
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Dog walkers braved winter
The Haines Animal Rescue Kennel (HARK) would like to commend our crew of dedicated volunteer dog walkers for all their hard work this winter. Through rain, sleet and mega-snow, our volunteers managed to make it in every night to walk the dogs in our care. Much thanks to: Debra Schnabel, Akela Silkman (and family), Aaron and […]
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Golf Olympics score fun
Thank you to everyone who helped with the golf Olympics: Judy Ewald, Marianne Rasmussen and Toni DeWitt for helping run the events; Jenny Lyn Smith for the loan of some colored balls; Stan and Kathy Jones for the loan of clubs; Virginia Scovill for making the flags; Tyler Scovill for help with equipment; the city […]
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Borough should stick to basic services
Watching and listening to the many borough meetings that I attend and video record, it has become obvious that the borough government needs to get out of private enterprise. We have good, dedicated people in our government and some with good business backgrounds. Yet, when the government in good faith tries to run what should […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, April 25 An officer who responded to call about a large fire on Young Road found a campfire that was under control. A caller reported an out-of-control person at their house. An officer responded and provided transport home for the person, who later went to Juneau for alcohol treatment. A caller requested […]
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Briefs
Winter games set for Saturday The Haines Winter “Olympics” is set for Saturday, although the weather will dictate if all the events take place as scheduled. A chili cook off will at least take place. Contestants can bring a pot of chili in a plug-in crock-pot for judging and to share with attendees. Toppings and […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, Feb. 13 A caller reported a dog inside a vehicle had locked the doors. The caller provided a phone number to the driver for assistance. A caller reported their vehicle had been hit on Sunday at the Haines School parking lot, causing a large scratch down the side. A Second Avenue traffic stop resulted […]