The Haines Borough on Tuesday voted 4-2 to authorize manager Mark Earnest to negotiate the purchase of all or a portion of Picture Point for up to $750,000. Earnest told the assembly he’d been approached by a person interested in discussing a method for the borough to acquire a part of the five-acre property, ostensibly one or both of […]
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SEABA must seek new heli-ski permit: Assembly won’t levy fines, will rewrite regulatory ordinance
Following more than an hour of closed-door assembly discussion Tuesday, Haines Borough Mayor Jan Hill said the municipality won’t fine local helicopter-skiing firm SEABA for violations of the local laws regulating the industry, but will require the company to apply for a new permit to operate in 2011. Borough manager Mark Earnest at the same time will work with its attorney to draft […]
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Bear runners head to regionals
Heading into the regional cross-country championship meet at Sitka’s Totem Park Saturday, Haines teams appear to have good odds at winning a berth at the state championship, something they haven’t done since 2008. But coach Liam Cassidy and assistant Heather Lende aren’t taking any chances. “The thing about the regional meet is anything can happen,” […]
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Goodman, Vick deserve vote
Steve Vick and Greg Goodman have served Haines with distinction. As a borough assemblyman, Steve has brought a thorough and thoughtful approach to a difficult job. I have been impressed with his grasp of detail and the obvious hard work he does in preparing for meetings. Steve does his homework and arrives at meetings ready to […]
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Hess is sunshine for Haines
onth of heavy rains and high winds but we have enjoyed bright sunshine and warm breezes this year. Economists are claiming that we are in a financial crisis yet we weather the storm and make hay when the sun shines. I have heard many people say that Haines faces an uncertain economic future while many are working hard and making a […]
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Vote to keep Haines nice
Do we want our town to be another Skagway or Juneau? With helicopters flying over our homes and glaciers? Or high-powered powered jet riverboats gunning up the rivers, destroying breeding grounds for salmon? Do we want more commercial activity than we have already? All for the mighty dollar? Right now we have a beautiful, quaint […]
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Vick, Goodman worked hard
I’d like to urge everyone to consider voting for Greg Goodman and Steve Vick for Haines Borough Assembly. Greg Goodman has lived in Haines for many years. He’s worked hard for us and is known for his ability to carefully consider all sides of issues. Steve Vick has served on the Borough Assembly for several years. He has proved himself to […]
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Thanks for help after fall
I want to express my gratitude and thanks for the person who found me after my fall, his quick response on getting further help for me, the quick response of the ambulance crew and prayers from the community. A great big thank you! No place like Haines! Carol Clifton
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Guides were fun and professional
Girl Scout troop #4100 in Haines would like to thank Alaska Mountain Guides, especially Mike Tuha, Allison Kreuzer and Abbey Holmes, for the great time we had in Skagway. The guides were fun and professional, and we really enjoyed the rock climbing, rappelling and ziplining. That day was a highlight of our trip around the […]
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Brouillette taught compassion, respect
The family of lifelong Haines resident Charles Brouillette would like to express our gratitude to the Haines SEARHC clinic and Haines volunteer ambulance crew for the thoughtful care they provided to our Papa over the last couple of years. You made a difficult time easier to manage. We could not have gotten through the weeks following the […]