“A beautiful, star-shaped chandelier was once suspended from its ceiling. A pot-bellied stove heated the theater…” — description of the early Coliseum Theater in the City of Haines Survey of Historic Sructures, 1979. It’s vacant now, but the historic Coliseum Theater building on Main Street may be a picture show once again. Resident Krishna Smith […]
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‘Bear summit’ aims at educating residents
The Haines Borough will host a “bear summit” to discuss issues surrounding a high number of bears around townsite residences in recent years. It will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16 at the assembly chambers. Anyone with questions about bears or the proper securing of garbage, livestock or other attractants is encouraged to attend. Panelists will […]
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Tribe in turmoil: CIA dispute closes office
The Chilkoot Indian Association closed its offices for two weeks starting July 26 following an unresolved council election and council divisions concerning Jim Carnahan, who has served as the tribe’s administrator since February. Tribal president Jan Hill, who also serves as Mayor of the Haines Borough, resigned her leadership of the council in the midst of the turmoil. The […]
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Election season opens Geise seeks assembly seat
Two seats on the Haines Borough Assembly and three on the school board are up for grabs in the Oct. 5 municipal election. The candidate filing period for local office opened Monday and closes 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24. Candidate packets are available on the borough’s website and at the borough administration building on Third Avenue. Eligible candidates must […]
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Beach volleyball crew came through
I would like thank everyone who helped with the beach volleyball. Tyler Scovill, Tammy, Lindsey and Natalie Jobbins. Nathan Narum was a great help getting the court ready. Thanks to Lutak Lumber for the donation of the two-by-fours, and of course, Jim Schnabel, who gets roped into everything I do. Tomi Scovill
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Parnell supports cruise ship industry
Whether or not you’re a Haines or Klukwan resident who favors cruise ships here in our fair city, one thing is certain: Tourism brings economic benefits. That is why when Gov. Sean Parnell comes to Haines, I hope I have a chance to personally say “thanks” to him for standing up for those who make their living […]
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Thanks for supporting Emblem Club
The Haines Emblem Club is happy to announce that Jackie Martin is the winner of the $1,000 cash raffle ticket drawn at the fair on Sunday. Look out for our next one, and thank all of you who bought tickets and supported us. George Ann Smith
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Canadian subsistence fishermen?
In the past few weeks, I’ve heard of and seen many people dumping their fish wastes out at Four Mile Haines Highway with no respect for the people who do their subsistence fishing. I ended up with a net full of it. But that isn’t what really bothered me, it was people I’ve never seen […]
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How can borough regulate air traffic?
Why does the Borough of Haines feel it has the authority to regulate any air traffic whatsoever? It is the job of the FAA to do that. The U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service and Department of Fish and Game can regulate where one can land an aircraft but have no authority as to flight […]
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Arcade opens on Main Street
A video arcade and pool hall have opened on Main Street. Located across from the Sheldon Museum, the game room features two pool tables, an air hockey table, a downhill ski machine, a snowmobile machine and several video games. All games are under $1, said Loyd King, who opened the arcade July 4. “We’ve noticed […]