By Tom Morphet Blizzard-like conditions closed Haines schools Wednesday for the first time in several years, as winds whipped drifts across roads and reduced visibility. Eighteen inches of fresh snow Wednesday morning pushed to 42 inches the total accumulation since Friday. Three records for daily snowfall in the townsite were set. The National Weather Service […]
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Veterans honored by musical tribute
Veterans of Haines and Klukwan were honored by a program of instrumental and vocal music Monday night, Nov. 7, presented by the Haines High School band and choir. Ably led by Kristina Mulready and Teresa Land, the young musicians took us on a tour de force of Americana including a stirring instrumental medley of Sousa marches and […]
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Borough funds help games’ broadcast
What great news to hear that the borough has awarded KHNS the funds to improve our remote broadcasting capacity for the local basketball games. KHNS is committed to providing coverage of the games with the best programming quality we can. This gift goes a long way toward making that possible and we thank the Borough […]
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Hammer Museum looks to 10th year
The Hammer Museum would like to thank the Chilkat Guides, River Adventures, and the Alaska Mountain Guides for providing our summer intern, Christina Simms, with some great trips this last season. We would also like to thank the businesses and volunteers who helped make Hammer Museum-sponsored events successful. We had a great season and are looking […]
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Keep making discoveries, thespians
Denali Drama would like to thank the community of Haines for welcoming us for a week of improvisational theater and fun. Special thanks go to Suzie Waterhouse of the Cliffhanger B&B for putting us up; to Pam Randles for accommodations, transportation, and being our all-around organizer and tour director. You are indefatigable. Thanks to Nancy Nash and […]
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Volunteers makes Dream Big a success
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Haines had our annual Dream Big Luncheon. The event was a success! Thank you to all the guests who attended and generously donated financially or asked for more information about being a Big. This event could not have happened without the support and involvement of many organizations and individuals. Thank […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, Aug. 23 A caller requested help rounding up a horse that was headed toward town on Small Tracts Road. A caller reported phone lines down on FAA Road. A caller reported a single vehicle accident with no injuries near Fourth Avenue at St. James Place. Sunday, Aug. 22 A Main […]
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Does reality show bring “rush” to local economy?
“Gold Rush” the reality mining show set in the Chilkat Valley’s Porcupine mining district, won high ratings in its debut season on Discovery Channel last year, but has its success translated to a boost in the number of visitors here? During its first season filming in 2010, Mayor Jan Hill and others expressed hope that the show would […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, Nov. 7 A caller reported a chimney fire on Sixth Avenue. A fire crew responded and found the fire was under control and not a threat. Sunday, Nov. 6 A caller requested a check on their Deishu Drive house while they were out of town. An officer responded and spoke with a neighbor who […]
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Duly Noted
Doris Ward is home from a month of travel that included family visiting and old friends. She traveled to Tulsa, Okla. to see sister, Janie Owen, and Janie’s daughter and grandchildren. The fall temperatures were in the 80s, rising one day to 91, and Doris soaked up the sunshine on Janie’s patio. From Tulsa, Doris […]