Thanks to the entire Blaines City cast, Lex Treinen, Susie McCartney, Kristen Brumfield, DeLise Keim, Mads McNeil, Brandon Wilks and Skweit Morgan, for their senses of humor, dedication and hard work over the past few months. Thanks to Michael Reynolds for your musical performances. Thanks to Cherri Price, Tod Sebens, Dan Mahoney, Paul Gaither and […]
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Blaines City missed an opportunity to poke fun at its writers
I’m glad folks had a good time in Blaines City over the weekend. It’s great to poke fun at ourselves from time to time. However, Kyle and Lex omitted the most important part of poking fun at oneself… themselves! So in that spirit, I recommend another act for their show… A hysterical woman walks into […]
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Assembly works in a republic, not a democracy
We live in a representative republic not a democracy. The only leftover from the days of ancient Greece where the concept was first embraced is that each of us gets to vote for our choice of candidate. Once those votes are counted and the winning officials are sworn in, their duty is to now represent […]
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Consider better trash management for the health of our ecosystem
Dear Friends: I would like to address an ever-present issue here of trash. We live amongst the bears and the sea mammals, trying to keep in harmony with both. The bears need us to be clean and secure with our refuse; the whales need us to keep their waters clean of things they might call […]
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American Legion raised thousands for students during Taco Tuesday dinner
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #12 would like to thank the community of Haines for contributing to our scholarship fund during our Taco Tuesday dinners at the American Legion held from January to April. With your support this year, we were able to give a total of $7,400 in scholarships to the graduating class of […]
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Thanks for welcoming visitors to Haines
I wish to express sincere thanks to our outstanding tourism staff, volunteers, and local businesses for their exceptional efforts in welcoming visitors to Haines this season. Their quick response in accepting ships into port at short notice, despite adverse weather conditions, exemplifies their dedication and commitment to our community. Here’s to a successful and memorable […]
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Muskeg Collective brings cowboy flair to Haines
Juneau-based music group the Muskeg Collective is made up of serious, critically acclaimed musicians. But lately, they’ve found another passion: cowboy outfits. “It’s an addiction, we can’t stop,” said member Annie Bartholomew. “We’re one-upping each other with Western wear.” There will be sequins, tassels and 10-gallon hats galore for Haines’ first-ever Cowboy Ball on May […]
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Assembly approves new police chief
The Haines Borough Assembly unanimously confirmed Josh Dryden as the new police chief after a months-long contract negotiation. Dryden has served as interim police chief since Heath Scott left in September after failing to come to an agreement to renew his contract. Dryden’s salary will be at least $122,000 plus standby and call-out pay for […]
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What could a cultural heritage preservation cruise ship head tax look like?
In late March, the Haines Borough Assembly voted to support charging a new head tax for cruise-ship passengers. In its current form, the new fee would fund port development and some other services – but one dollar would be earmarked as a “cultural heritage preservation fee.” Haines tourism director Rebecca Hylton said the idea was […]
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Thank you for marine debris cleanup
As the 2024 marine debris cleanup winds down, the staff and board at Takshanuk Watershed Council would like to express our deepest gratitude to the 64 volunteers who have helped clean up our local beaches. So far we have collected over 1,800 pounds of trash from 4 beaches in the Haines Borough and we still […]