Ask Ray Willard how he feels about his job flying 747 cargo jets around the world and he has a quick answer: “Sure beats working.” That’s how much Willard enjoys his career as a jet pilot, something he says he “stumbled into.” Willard grew up in Klukwan and Haines. His father, Evans Willard, was a commercial fisherman […]
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Chilkat Valley year in review
An assembly recall campaign and a new effort targeting underage drinking punctuated the year 2011 in the Chilkat Valley News. Extreme weather and some unusual wildlife encounters delivered doses of excitement. The local economy stayed afloat, buoyed by a strong commercial fishing season, increased visitation by foreigners, construction projects and a $13 million distribution by […]
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DOT lays out road, sidewalk upgrades
State transportation officials laid out plans for improvements to roads and sidewalks along main corridors used by cruise ship passengers at a meeting with Haines Borough officials Monday. Pat Carroll and Keith Karpstein of the state Department of Transportation updated residents on planned Beach Road and Front Street improvements and Old Haines Highway sidewalk construction. Carroll said […]
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Parnell seeks $4.5 million for harbor job
Gov. Sean Parnell has included $4.5 million for Haines harbor improvement in the coming year’s budget, work that will go toward reducing wave action in the current basin by building a new structure at the south end of the existing breakwater. Parnell’s budget also shows $1 million for Haines Highway reconstruction between 3.5 Mile and […]
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Medical staff creates comfort
A late, short note to thank all of you in Haines who have me in their prayers since my fall at home. I’m especially grateful for the wonderful Haines ambulance crew and especially Al, who calmed me down. Of course I can’t forget the other members and the clinic staff who are all my buddies. […]
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Hospice benefits from CVCF
Hospice of Haines (HOH) is honored to receive the generous $1,000 grant from the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation (CVCF), an affiliate of the Alaska Community Foundation, for our Bereavement Program. We will use these funds to purchase materials for our “Hope Bags,” individualized grief materials for community members who have experienced the recent loss of […]
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Haines Recycling clarifies services
There may be some confusion about recycling service in the Chilkat Valley due to the recent coverage of the Community Waste Solutions’ problems. Haines Friends of Recycling continues to provide recycling services at the recycling center at 2.5 Mile Small Tracts Road. Paper, cardboard, plastic #1 and #2, aluminum, and tin cans can be dropped […]
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Elks Lodge open for business
Due to a misunderstanding, the Haines Elks Lodge was closed recently. We are sorry for any hard feelings or inconveniences we caused. I would like to make it known to all Elks members and also to all Haines residents and winter visitors that we welcome you to drop in for a cup of coffee or […]
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Town enjoys cheery Christmas
Cheery, smiley faces and starry-eyed children adorned the streets while festive joyous sounds echoed in the atmosphere to surround us with the spirit of Christmas. The Haines Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank all who helped create this aura for the Haines community Christmas celebration. Specific thanks to the Sheldon Museum and Visitor’s Center for […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, Nov. 14 Police blocked off Third Avenue until it could be sanded, following a report of ice. A caller requested extra patrols due to a possible firewood theft near Chilkoot Estates. A caller reported unsafe road conditions on Young Road hill. A caller reported a downed tree at 1.5 Mile Haines Highway. Sunday, Nov. […]