I’ve lived in Fairbanks 10 years and am in what may be a long process sorting out moving to Haines. I have subscribed to CVN since last August. I saw that Steve Vick was going to trade life in Haines for a job in Fairbanks, and kind of cringed. Two issues later I saw that he’s staying and […]
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Child mental health issues are common
Chances are a child or adolescent you know has a serious mental health need. In fact, mental health problems affect one in five young people. Mental health problems are painful, especially for children and adolescents. Words that make fun of mental health create a sense of shame, feelings of guilt and loss of self-esteem. For a […]
Posted inThank You Letters
Headstart thanks for taco feed success
Thank you to all who helped in making the annual Headstart taco fundraiser a success. We raised $481! We would like to thank Alaska Meat and Grocery, Howsers IGA, the Elks Lodge, Dianne Nelson, and the Headstart parent committee and parents for their generous donations and time. Most of al, a big thank-you goes to […]
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Dock project will be an improvement
The squabble over our assembly’s plan to extend the parking area at our cruise ship dock is misdirected and if you knew all the facts you would agree our community will end up with a much nicer beachfront and far better access! I have been told that as a condition of the parking expansion they […]
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Public not served in PC Dock decision
It’s been suggested that the PC dock controversy is a tempest in a teapot. Well, maybe – but there’s another picture. Haines is being offered $5 million in grants, which won’t come again. We can still choose how to use it “probably, as long as it’s for harbor work.” Or so Bill Thomas has said. Tourism wants […]
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Time to hunker down, cut expenses
My first response is that the borough quickly, efficiently, and immediately learn how to cut cost of operations without reduction of any services. It can be done. Businesses in Haines are all taking those measures. Over the last few years we have increasingly offered higher salaries to those working for the borough and created new positions […]
Posted inLocal News, Wildlife
Orphaned bear cub captured
A brown bear cub that was fed dog food for about a week was captured by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. State wildlife biologists Neal Bearten and Ryan Scott darted and hauled off the 60-pound bear from near a Mud Bay Road home July 13. “The bear appeared to come to the sound […]
Posted inThis Week in History
Forest Service: Cut Katzehin cabin
The U.S. Forest Service is planning to decommission the Katzehin cabin as part of cost-saving measures within the Tongass National Forest. Located on the river flats across from Haines, the cabin has been a popular site among pilots, hunters and recreational users in the Upper Lynn Canal. It’s a nice emergency shelter and well-maintained,” said […]
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Haines assembly opposes Patriot Act
Haines Borough Assembly members reaffirmed their opposition to the U.S. A. Patriot Act last week, unanimously passing a resolution restricting borough employees’ participation or compliance with the federal law. The controversial anti-terrorism bill allows government officials access to personal records without a search warrant, detention without a charge, and delayed notification of searches. Joining Juneau, […]
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Fair lands Bishop, Love tries for Steve Earle
The Southeast Alaska State Fair will be held two weeks earlier than usual this year and includes a slate of top-name entertainers. Legendary bluesman Elvin Bishop and 1997 fair favorite Laura Love already have signed contracts to perform at the 37th annual fair set for July 27-31. Fair executive director Herb VanCleve said Monday he’s […]