An ordinance to permit off-premises or “sandwich” signs as a conditional use will go to the Haines Borough’s government affairs and services committee, following weeks of assembly discussion about balancing business with an orderly downtown. Members of the assembly and Haines Borough Planning Commission have taken up the ordinance since it was introduced in June and have […]
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Lawmen here for wildlife investigation
Representatives of state and federal law enforcement agencies conducted searches and seized records and guiding equipment in Haines Monday in connection with an investigation into possible violations of wildlife laws. Alaska State Trooper officials were tight-lipped about the investigation at press time Wednesday, but said a press release on the matter was pending. A trooper […]
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Idaho company makes profit off school
Some businesses this fall balked on sponsoring a Haines Glacier Bear T-shirt created by an Idaho firm, saying they shouldn’t be sending money out of town to support the school here. They also questioned why those shirts weren’t being created by a local outfit. All-American Publishing, a company based in Boise, Idaho, was to create […]
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Eagle festival lifts off for 17th year
A completed eagle enclosure, including artificial trees, a waterfall and diorama backdrop will be open for the 17th Alaska Bald Eagle Festival this week. The master mew at the American Bald Eagle Foundation is part of a $700,000 addition completed last spring. The display is an important step for the foundation because it allows visitors to see eagles […]
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Mayor lays down rules for meetings
Haines Borough meetings will get a new look – including increased opportunity for public comment and more assembly research in advance of meetings – under plans laid out by new Mayor Stephanie Scott at a work session with assembly members Nov. 3. A list of “housekeeping” issues addressed during the session ranged from reviewing the purpose and status of […]
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Kind deeds help family move forward
As a girl, Edith Jacquot went from being treated at the hospital in Fort Seward to the wonderful clinic we have now. A special “thanks and praise” to the SEARHC clinic for the compassion and professional treatment, that each and every employee showed to Edith. Al Badgley, and co-workers, you are so wonderful. Words cannot […]
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Rough times eased by helpful friends
Recently I had knee surgery, which puts a person out of commission for a long time. I needed help and Haines came through. I want to thank all the people who brought food, hauled wood, drove me places, offered advice, and generally helped me get through the rough time. One of the beauties of this […]
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KHNS appreciates membership turnout
Many thanks to all of you who attended the KHNS annual meeting. We welcomed two newly elected board members, Mike Case and Judy Erekson, and enjoyed some great cake made by Carol Clifton. For those of you who couldn’t make it, here are just a few highlights of our year. We upgraded our broadcast studio […]
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Figdor award honors dedication
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Bobbi Figdor Early Childhood Education Award – Victoria Moore and Pete Dohrn. Pete was recognized for his dedication to HeadStart children through his creation of a magical playground for them. Victoria was recognized for her extraordinary effort as a parent in helping her child overcome development challenges. Thank […]
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Haunted house brings good frights
The Uglies of Haines would like to thank all who helped with the Haunted House this year, especially our brother Gary Jacobson, Alaska Native Brotherhood, Haisler’s Hardware, Lutak Lumber, Rick Riker and the American Legion, The American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, The Elks, Phil Wilde, and Annette Smith. We hope the community enjoyed it as much as we did. […]