Drew Baltzell of Haines and Harley Williams of Klukwan were among 28 participants at the 44th annual American Legion Alaska Boys State event, held at the Meier Lake Convention Center in Wasilla last month. The program, open to high school juniors, establishes a mythical “51st state” where participants establish their own governments, choose elected officials and debate bills in […]
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Residents fuel real estate rebound Agents: After big chill, confidence, interest returning
Interest by residents and Alaskans is helping prop up a housing market that saw a steep drop in home sales last year, Haines real estate agents said in recent interviews. Real estate broker Jim Studley said in an April 29 letter to the Haines Borough that the local housing market dropped as much as 50 percent in […]
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‘Safe route’ will include track, less parking
A June 29 meeting of the campus routes subcommittee of the Safe Routes to School Task Force identified a temporary plan for improving pedestrian access to the Haines School. Safe Routes to School is a state and federal program aimed at improving student fitness by facilitating walking and bicycling routes for children. Major changes in […]
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Byer scores 87 of 100 in board’s evaluation
The Haines Borough school board recently gave superintendent Michael Byer near-perfect marks on managing school facilities and budget, but lower grades in communication and involving the community in district decisions. Byer received 87 of a possible 100 points in a scored evaluation completed June 29. Individual scores in five categories included 93 percent for leadership; 93 percent for […]
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Board candidates: Spending violates trust agreements
Some Klukwan, Inc. shareholders seeking election to its board of directors say they’re concerned about repeated transfers from the corporation’s three trusts, including a recent $2 million loan to the Chilkat Indian Village. The tribe plans to use the money from the corporation’s general income trust to buy the Chilkat Cruises dock and shuttle ferry, owned […]
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Gov. Parnell will visit Southeast state fair
Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell will serve as Grand Marshall for the annual parade at the Southeast Alaska State Fair Saturday, July 31. “The fair is thrilled that the governor is going to make an appearance,” said manager Kelly Hostetler. “He’ll be in his booth Saturday, so you can come out to the fair and meet […]
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Klukwan, Inc. loans village $2 million Money keeps Portage Cove dock, boat in Native hands
Klukwan, Inc. has approved lending $2 million to Chilkat Indian Village for the purchase of a dock and ferry boat, as well as to cover start-up expenses. Klukwan, Inc. notified shareholders in a letter dated June 17 that the board of trustees of the general income trust had voted to lend the tribal village government […]
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State reconsiders king salmon project
The death of 220,000 king salmon smolt in three years has led the state to re-examine its contract with the regional aquaculture association. An estimated 170,000 king salmon smolt, nearly 70 percent of fish being transported to a fish pen in Lutak Inlet, died in late June during the 17-hour trip. The program is run by the […]
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Thanks for helping with club’s bike ride
The Emblem Club would like to thank everyone who helped or turned out for our Pedal to Push Away Drugs bike ride from the ferry terminal to Chilkoot state campground Saturday. There was good participation, as well as hot dogs, lots of prizes and fun. Thanks to all. George Ann Smith
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Woman’s Club picnic invites all
At noon on Aug. 14, the Haines Woman’s Club will have a get-to-know-you membership picnic. All Haines Woman’s Club members and all women (and their families) interested in joining HWC are invited. Haines Woman’s Club will provide hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages. This is a potluck picnic so please bring a salad or dessert to […]