The state’s Division of Parks will seek authority on the Chilkoot River Road, investigate bear-viewing platforms or elevated walkways, and pursue funding for a management plan of the area following a crowded Dec. 3 meeting in Haines. The state may try to get more “bear monitors” in the area next summer as an interim measure. […]
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St. Clair, Fowler set marks at Southeast Champs meet
The Haines Dolphins swim team had two competitors at the Southeast Champs meet Dec. 3-5 in Sitka, and both swimmers entered the maximum seven events. Jackie St. Clair, 16, and Marty Fowler, 10, showed their all-around swimming talents, said head coach Steve Vick. “I can’t really remember the last time where both of them had […]
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Reward up in bear killings
The reward for information leading to arrests in the case of two brown bears shot and later found near 19 Mile is up to $1,250, according to Ned Rozbicki, who organized the reward. Rozbicki said the two shootings may not be connected. “It’s important for people to know we’ve created a mechanism so someone could […]
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Snow Dragon to snake Saturday
Residents again will brave the Snow Dragon during the annual community holiday celebration and parade Saturday, Dec. 11, in Haines. “The favorite in the parade is the Snow Dragon,” said Joan Carlson, Haines Chamber of Commerce manager. “All the kids watch for that.” Santa Claus also will be a popular guest, she said. “The visitor […]
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Assembly tightens standards for candidates’ residency
The Haines Borough Assembly has advanced to a third public hearing an ordinance to clarify borough election procedures and candidate residency requirements. The next public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 14. Borough clerk Julie Cozzi on Nov. 30 explained a few of the revisions for the ordinance’s second public hearing. Cozzi said Deborah Vogt, an attorney […]
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Permit sought Tuesday for 3rd heli-ski operation
The Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday is scheduled to consider an Alaska Mountain Guides application for a helicopter skiing permit, but a mayor-appointed work group has yet to make a recommendation on how permit approval would impact the boroughwide allocation of skier days. A public hearing will be held. “It seems premature,” said resident Rob Goldberg, one […]
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Assembly to cover Goodman legal fees; Will reimburse up to $1,500
The Haines Borough Assembly met in executive session Monday and authorized reimbursing Greg Goodman “up to $1,500 of legal fees incurred in connection with the administrative appeal” for a lawsuit filed in Superior Court against both the borough and Goodman. “Greg Goodman was not there, but that was not unexpected,” borough clerk Julie Cozzi said of the […]
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Thomsen, Piper head to state for wrestling
Jimmy Thomsen, 15, won four matches at the Southeast regional wrestling meet in Craig last weekend, securing a berth at this weekend’s state championship in Nikiski. A sophomore who has wrestled only two years, Thomas is the youngest Haines wrestler to qualify for state since the wrestling program was resurrected here about five years ago. […]
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Tour ordinance still dogs leaders
The Haines Borough Assembly on Nov. 30 again declined to adopt an ordinance that would deter “frivolous” applications for commercial tour permits. The ordinance has been directed to the borough’s government affairs and services committee, scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14, in the assembly chambers. The assembly held a third public hearing on […]
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APOC rejects staff advice on ads
The Alaska Public Offices Commission last week rejected a staff recommendation to dismiss the bulk of allegations against the Bill Thomas campaign for a series of “thank-you” ads published last summer in the Chilkat Valley News. The commission also ordered a new investigation report of the matter. The ads were organized by Jim Studley, a Thomas campaign […]