The state archaeology office has determined that the top part of a human skull found in the Chilkat River near 9 Mile last month was from an adult who died at least 10 years ago. The skull fragment is too weathered to be tested for DNA, said archaeologist Joan Dale, who studied photos of it sent by […]
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Doctor finds call at African orphanage
Dr. Greg Higgins first saw Eliza begging on a street corner. With a few inquiries he learned she was deaf and had been abandoned by family. “I have this innate thing that tweaks me all the time,” Higgins explained. “When I see a situation or someone that is suffering, I am moved to do something […]
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Open seat may go to appointee
Haines Borough attorney Brooks Chandler has recommended Greg Goodman’s vacated borough assembly seat be filled by appointment until the October municipal election. Karen Hess, who successfully challenged Goodman’s candidacy, said this week she still wants the seat. Juneau Superior Court Judge Philip Pallenberg last week ruled Goodman did not meet borough residency requirements when he was […]
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Capital bill holds $9 million for town; Parnell yet to wield veto pen
The Alaska Legislature has approved about $8.5 million in capital projects spending in the Haines Borough, including $4.5 million for rehabilitation of borough roads, $1 million for a Chilkoot River bear-viewing platform, and $535,000 for removal of asbestos cement water lines. In Klukwan, the legislature would spend $3.6 million, all but $100,000 of it going to the […]
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Thanks to fair for hiring local director
Thank you, Southeast Alaska State Fair for hiring a local person as fair director. It is very encouraging to see a person currently living in town with a family be hired for a position. If you want to build up the Haines economy, a good place to start would be to hire people currently living […]
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Thanks to Hostetlers for job well done
The other day I was leaving the ball field when I noticed Kelly Hostetler painting the exterior of Harriett Hall. I asked to see the remodel and was quite impressed. For a caterer, it is a dream come true. Usually to provide service to a large group we have to pack heavy boxes of tableware […]
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Foundation made dream trip possible
Thirteen Haines Venturer Scouts and five adult leaders went on an incredible international high adventure journey in Ecuador in March. This was made financially possible in part from a grant given to these kids by the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Alaska Community Foundation. Here is a big “thank you” from Hunter Badgley, Zack Little, […]
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Town’s dedication makes Dolphins go
At the end of April, 15 Haines Dolphin Swim Team swimmers competed in the final swim meet of the season in Whitehorse. It has been a great season. We would like to thank the community of Haines for your overwhelming support of the program and swimmers through corporate and individual sponsorships, donations, swim-a-thon pledges, countless […]
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Richard Hart family thankful for support
A big thanks goes out to family, friends and community members. We appreciate the support and assistance you provided for the Richard Hart family. Our time of need was filled by Laurie Weldon, Becky Malone from Hospice, Al Badgley from Haines Volunteer Fire Department, Terry Pardee from the American Legion, our extended church families, the […]
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Duly Noted
Kinley Marie Bentz was born Thursday, May 5 to Tennie and Josh Bentz. Kinley weighed 8 lbs., 2 ozs., and measured 21 inches long. Tennie’s mom, Beverly Tallman, was with Josh and Tennie for the birth. Tennie’s dad, Dale Tallman, was right outside with Tennie’s sister Emily. Josh’s parents, Rob and Mary Bentz, arrived at […]