Senior Brandon Haxton’s dunk on Saturday closed out another strong second half for the Haines boys’ basketball team, which topped Metlakatla twice last weekend at home. “We encourage aggressive play, and that’s good to see,” said coach Steve Fossman. “It shows a guy’s making a decisive move and finishing it.” The Glacier Bears relied on […]
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Archaeologist shares expertise and skills with Native communities
Archaeologist Nancy “Anastasia” Wiley tells her younger students not to agonize over their course of study choice. “It doesn’t really matter because you are going to change your mind anyway when you get there.” Wiley herself began her academic career studying Latin at the Albany State Teacher’s College of New York. “I decided I wanted […]
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Fourth-grader eclipses field in spelling bee, heads to state
Jayden Rettinger sure didn’t act nervous on Tuesday during his first spelling bee. It only took 25 minutes and six rounds for fourth-grader Rettinger to beat out a field of 12 students for first place in the Haines School Spelling Bee. “It’s my first spelling bee in my life,” he said. “I was really nervous.” […]
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ARCS needs TLC from community
Leigh Horner doesn’t have cable TV. If she and her family watch any television, they watch the random mix of programming on the Alaska Rural Communication Services (ARCS) channel, the free, low-power service provided to 235 communities across Alaska. The service, formally called RATNET, was originally created decades ago by the state to provide television […]
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Slump gets disaster designation
The Haines Borough Assembly on Feb. 3 held a special meeting to declare a disaster and request state assistance in response to the slump and ground movement near the Oceanview and Lutak areas. Ground shifting on the Oceanview hillside was first reported Jan. 16 and continues. A main sewer line that runs through the approximately five-acre area was breached […]
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Ordinance aims to keep peace at boat harbor
As Haines Borough harbormaster for more than a year, Ed Barrett said he’s never been physically hurt during a dispute, but he has “heard some very colorful things.” The boat harbor advisory committee over the past two years has fleshed out the details of a 22-page ordinance to clarify governance of borough port and harbor facilities. One […]
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Alternative 3 best Juneau Access option
I favor alternative three for the Juneau Access, with only minor additional construction on the east Lynn Canal side to meet the ferry terminal. There seems to be confusion with the other alternatives in regards to the best location for a ferry terminal on the east side, be it Echo Cove, Cascade Point or Sawmill Cove. The […]
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Human interest stories appreciated
I would like to give some kudos to the Chilkat Valley News for its human interest coverage. Too often I have learned fascinating details of some local person’s life in their obituary. Now, I can stop that person on the street and say, “Tell me more.” Thanks again for this positive contribution to our sense […]
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Senior Center grateful for support
I am one of many seniors who want to thank Ripinsky Rippers for their very generous donations to Haines Senior Citizens Center, Inc to help keep the Senior Center open. We also appreciate that the group rents the building twice a month for activities. I am a senior who depends on the convenient and sun-lit open space […]
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Community loves Keup back
I just wanted to express my gratitude for all the love and support from the community after the unexpected passing of my husband, Rod Keup. It has been a very difficult time for me, my family, and his friends. We have all come together to help each other. The remembrance celebration at the ANB Hall […]