A new sign at the Port Chilkoot Dock welcomes cruise ship passengers, and serves as a reminder for Haines residents to “BREATHE.” “It just occurred to me that what we need in our community, more than anything else, is for everyone to just relax,” said Debra Schnabel, a former borough staffer who is a contractor for […]
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Little League gets into action at tourney
A Haines Little League team went winless at the Alaska District 2 Baseball Tournament in Juneau last month. Despite the losses, coach Gary Stigen said, the kids “were just totally into baseball” that week. Haines brought 10 kids to the tournament for athletes age 11 and 12. The tournament also included teams from Juneau, Ketchikan, […]
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Former cop pleads not guilty
A former Haines Borough Police Department officer on July 28 pleaded not guilty to a charge of felony perjury. Kevin K. Kennedy, 29, allegedly lied under oath when he appeared telephonically at a January administrative hearing. That hearing discussed a 52-year-old Haines man arrested at 2 Mile Haines Highway in November 2010 for driving under the influence […]
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Assembly proceeds with demolition
The Haines Borough Assembly on July 26 voted to start the process of demolishing the rest of the old elementary school building. Assemblyman Scott Rossman was absent for the 4-0 vote. The building has been proposed for a community recreation center. Borough manager Mark Earnest said assembly approval would be required before the borough awards a contract for demolition. […]
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Pilot survives crash near U.S. border
A Kotzebue man survived the crash-landing of his plane July 28 just yards off the Haines Highway on the Canadian side of the border. Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Haines Junction, Yukon, said the man was piloting a Cessna 105 in cloudy weather about 9 a.m. when the crash occurred at Kilometer 82. A motorist […]
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Haines women have better attitude than city ladies
Women of Haines self-objectify themselves less, shun beauty enhancements more, and keep themselves active and healthy compared to their counterparts in Anchorage. This is all according to a recent study that surveyed a selection of women from each community, pitting the attitudes of big-town society against those of a rural community. The study, titled “That […]
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Election lineup finalized; Smith and Hess vie for seat, again
The filing period for the Haines Borough’s October municipal election closed Friday, with contested races for Mayor and the Haines Borough Assembly, but a shortage of school board candidates. The race for assembly seat “E” is a rematch of sorts, pitting Karen Hess against Norm Smith. Greg Goodman replaced Smith on the assembly last October, after defeating write-in candidate Hess. […]
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Fair, HARK teamed up for raffle
The Haines Animal Rescue Kennel would like to thank the Southeast Alaska State Fair for helping us promote our scooter raffle. Your donation of a space to park our scooter and also sharing the stage with us as we drew the winning ticket helped us accomplish a successful fundraiser for our program. It was another […]
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Porcupine resident gives kudos
Recently my truck broke down and I was on foot, hitchhiking in and out of Porcupine. I would like to thank the following people: Cat, for being a woman of her word, you’re a true friend; Helen for offering up her generosity, your heart is pure; Holly for not only picking me up but treating […]
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Therapist will miss Haines’ beauty
My family and I are “expanding the base” to Eugene, Oregon for most of the year, spending summers in Haines. I feel the excitement of new exploration along with the sadness of missing friends and the natural beauty of the Chilkat Valley. I want to thank those of you who have enlightened me in my […]