About 30 people marched down Main Street on Thursday, urging Alaskans to “Choose Respect.” “Our march represented taking a stand against domestic violence and sexual abuse and being a voice, showing the community that there are other options and help available,” said coordinator Jackie Mazeikas of SEARHC. The march from the bank to the Haines Borough Public […]
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Bicycle group to roll out goals, moniker
About two dozen residents turned out March 30 for discussion of bicycling needs in the community. Bike rider Norman Hughes said political advocacy, infrastructure improvements and bicyclist education were among topics discussed. Borough manager Mark Earnest, a former bike racer, facilitated the meeting and assemblyman Daymond Hoffman and school superintendent Michael Byer were in attendance. “It’s time for […]
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Original ‘blues brother’ to perform; Fair music will include dubstep deejay, looping artist
Curtis Salgado, a Portland-area blues artist whose act inspired “The Blues Brothers,” is among headliners at the 43rd Southeast Alaska State Fair, set July 28-31. This year’s entertainment honors the tradition of blues at the fair, but also introduces new sounds, including a dub-step deejay mixing sounds to create a club-scene dance vibe, an Australian […]
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Students get a whole new latitude
The Haines Venturer Scouts challenged three Ecuadorean mountains during their two-week trek in South America. “It was extremely challenging, even though the pace we were going at wasn’t something where you would get tired if you were just walking around town,” said Elena Horner, a Haines High School junior. “The oxygen was so thin.” The […]
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Tax, reserves slated to balance budget; Earnest presents spending plan
Haines Borough Assembly members got their first look at manager Mark Earnest’s budget for the coming year Tuesday. The $13.9 million borough spending plan is balanced by using $288,000 in reserves and by raising property taxes slightly. Its total includes spending $2.9 million in state grants for pending improvements to the Port Chilkoot Dock and trestle. […]
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Support of town came just in time
The words “thank you” seem so inadequate when I consider how very fortunate I am to be blessed with family, friends, and the community’s support during my battle with breast cancer. First, I would like to thank my very best friend, Alexis Trout for seeing my need and organizing a fundraiser on my behalf. A […]
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Fire response was outpouring of care
I want to extend a huge thank you to the community of Haines for its response to me in the weeks following the fire at the Summer Inn. I had countless offers of hospitality and received many kind, uplifting words. Special thanks go out to Al Badgley and the Haines Volunteer Fire Department for their work in […]
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Emblem Club donation boosts Hospice
Hospice of Haines would like to thank the Emblem Club for their generous donation. They give thousands of dollars to this community and we appreciate their hard work and giving nature. Thank you for your gift to us. We will continue to work to provide loving care to the residents of the Chilkat Valley. Thank you […]
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Thanks for help with Japan relief effort
A wave of community effort and good will helped raise more than $5,000 to aid Japanese tsunami victims through the Modest Japanese Dinner and Auction of Immodest Desserts on March 29. Many thanks go to Haines People for Peace for launching the idea and to more community members than can be named here for bringing […]
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Couple helped swim team reach goals
As we come to the end of another season, the Haines Dolphins Swim Team would like to thank the community for their generous donations of time and resources. We especially want to recognize Tigger Posey and James Alborough (Bear Star Web Designs) for their motivation, organization and technical expertise during our recent Swim-a-thon. Their incredible […]