Pam Randles died peacefully at home on Christmas Eve morning. She was 79 and had Parkinson’s Disease. “The Nine Lessons and Carols service from King’s College Cambridge was playing,” said daughter Amanda Randles. It was a family tradition. Randles taught in Alaska Bush villages and with the Peace Corps in several countries. “Mom cared deeply […]
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PAID COMMENTARY: Thank You for answering the call to “Help Us, Help Haines”
We here at The Salvation Army would like to thank all who stepped up to “Help Us, Help Haines” this Christmas season. We had several local agencies sign up and helped us with our holiday fundraising which made such a big difference. We would like to thank the Haines Borough Police Department, the Haines Volunteer […]
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Police report: Dec. 19-Jan. 12
Tuesday, December 19A verbal domestic dispute was reported.Caller reported hearing noises outside their window.Thursday, December 21Caller reported a scam website.Caller reported a scam phone call.Friday, December 22A burglary alarm was reported at a business on Main Street.An escaped hog was reported at about 25 Mile.Saturday, December 23A lost set of keys was reported.Two dogs were […]
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Tone down Lutak Dock rhetoric
Let’s tone down the rhetoric. Assembly member Natalie Dawson has a great idea — let’s plan discussions about the challenges that we are faced with. Is the freight dock an ore terminal? Are environmentalists the only folks that speak the truth? Should we fear multinational corporations like DOWA or Patagonia? Let’s do what assembly member […]
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TY Bamboo Room for Good Friday support
Thank you to Bob and Christy at the Bamboo Room for your generosity and support of Becky’s Place! The fundraiser on Friday was a big success! And thank you to all those who came out and showed their support through purchasing a delicious meal. We appreciate each and every one of you! Jackie & Stan […]
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Thanks to community for CIA open house
Gunalcheesch to the community of Deishu for participating in the Chilkoot Indian Association open house. Each door prize was made possible by the generous donations of local vendors. Harriet Brouillette – Tribal Administrator
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Thank you for holiday support of HAL
Haines Assisted Living would like to thank the many people who helped to make our holiday season special. Special thanks go out to Holly Davis for the lovely crew of carolers, Kathy Benner for the train set, and Salvation Army and the Women’s Auxiliary for the wonderful gifts. Happy New Year from all of us […]
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Thanks for supporting Xmas tree fundraiser
The senior class of Haines High School would like to thank Ray Thibodeau and Michael Ganey from Alaska Marine Lines for providing free shipping for our Christmas Tree Fundraiser. Also, thanks to Dennis from Red Mountain Tree Farm in Deming, Wash. for delivering the trees to AML in Washington free of charge. The senior class […]
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Governor axes Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve council as legislators question constitutionality
In one of his first executive actions of the new year, Gov. Mike Dunleavy dissolved the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Advisory Council in the name of the “best interests of efficient administration.” The Legislature has 60 days to undo the action, based on state statute. The advisory council was established in 1982 along with the […]
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Jan. 18: Pickleball tour, Guatemala meetup, and groomed ski trails
While traveling across the U.S. in a motorhome with their parents, Keely and Jordan Baumgartner, and sons Spencer, 13, and Parker, 10, have essentially joined the pickleball tournament circuit via the Junior Pro Pickleball Association tour. “As a family we are obsessed with pickleball and have been seeking out opportunities everywhere we go, Keely Baumgartner […]