On behalf of the Haines High School Senior Class, I would like to thank Shane Horton of Chilkoot Lake Tours for an amazing senior class trip across Chilkoot Lake. Shane, along with his crewmembers Tyrell Horton, Jeanette Baker, and Michael Binkie, were great guides who made our last day together a success. We saw mountain goats, caught fish, […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Part of the other 85 percent
Mr. Rozbicki seems to have a somewhat unusual take on fact, logic and a few other things. For the record what we are talking about is public financing of private business – not about whether advertising works or how tourism fits into our overall economy. In other words, not whether I put gas into my […]
Posted inDuly Noted
Duly Noted
The eighth grade class was celebrated during the Haines Middle School promotion ceremony May 24. Attendees were welcomed by Zayla Asquith–Heinz. The Waid Morgan Award recognizes an eighth grader who demonstrates excellence. This year’s recipient, who is chosen by his or her own classmates, was Caroline Ward. Middle school teacher Lisa Andriesen produced the entertaining […]
Posted inNews
Track teams each place 5th at state
Haines High School boys’ and girls’ track and field teams each placed fifth among small schools during the recent state championship meet in Fairbanks. Both team finishes were an improvement over last year’s performances at state and were the best team performances by small schools from Southeast. The boys’ meet was especially competitive. Haines’ 60 […]
Posted inNews
Local history students head to D.C.
Five local students are traveling to the University of Maryland College Park Campus in Washington, D.C. to compete in the National History Day contest June 12-16. Each fall students nationwide begin competing locally in statewide history day events, choosing topics, conducting research and presenting their work in an exhibit, video, performance, paper or website. This […]
Posted inNews
Hershey meet draws 80 youngsters
The Hershey Track Meet, an elementary school classic for students age nine to 14, had about 80 Haines students participate, said physical education teacher Ray Chapin. The event is held on the last day of classes, thanks to the help of dozens of volunteers. There were no records set this year but Haines students may […]
Posted inNews
Restored sloop sails again
After more than a decade on land, the 83-year-old sailboat Manu Kai is back in the water. Terry Jacobson launched the Manu Kai (meaning “sea bird”) on June 2 at Letnikof boat launch after a more than 10-year restoration project. Built in San Diego, Calif. in 1928, it once sailed the waters near Hawaii. Resident […]
Posted inNews
Bluegrass Lynch coming Monday
The Haines Arts Council is hosting the Claire Lynch Band in concert on Monday, June 13 at 7:30 at the Chilkat Center for the Arts. Lynch is a two-time International Bluegrass Music Association Female Vocalist of Year winner. Tickets are available at The Babbling Book and at the door. The Claire Lynch band also is […]
Posted inNews
Coast Guard unit invites public to meet and greet
A special Coast Guard unit in Haines for the next few weeks is inviting the public to visit its boats at the Small Boat Harbor on Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. The U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Los Angeles/Long Beach is in Haines conducting “ports, waterways and coastal security missions.” The unit […]
Posted inNews
Bike relay registration ends Friday
Registration for the 19th annual Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay ends Friday. As of last week, about 1,100 riders were signed up for the 245-kilometer relay from Haines Junction, Y.T., to Haines set for Saturday, June 18, Registration is capped at 1,200 participants. The maximum number of eight-person teams has been increased to 95, from 85. […]