The new site would be built on a lot currently owned by the Haines Borough between the current Community Waste Solutions landfill and the Lily Lake access road.
Posted inNews, Alaska Legislature
From abortion to zoning: Short summaries of every bill in the 33rd Alaska State Legislature
This list was last updated Jan. 16, 2024. Each year, members of the Alaska Legislature introduce hundreds of bills. They’re all listed on the Legislature’s website, alongside a bunch of other information, including who’s sponsored it, and as the bills get heard by legislative committees, more information about the bills gets added. But from the time […]
Posted inSoutheast News, Government & Elections
Xunaa Borough would be Alaska’s 20th, under Hoonah city proposal
The Southeast Alaska city of Hoonah has submitted a petition to the state Local Boundary Commission to create Alaska’s 20th organized borough, which would include the city and some lightly populated outlying communities. The Xunaa Borough would include Hoonah, as well as Game Creek, Elfin Cove and Funter Bay. The potential borough’s name is a closer match […]
Posted inNews, Energy, Economy
Energy relief ‘bonus’ dividend looking smaller
This fall’s energy relief payment, which would go out along with the annual Permanent Fund dividend, is looking smaller than expected several months ago. The “bonus” on the 2024 dividend would come from state revenues in excess of what is needed to cover the spending plan approved by lawmakers and the governor last spring. The […]
Posted inEducation
Biden announces plan to cancel some student loan balances under $12,000
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Friday that some federal student loan borrowers will have their loans cancelled under the Department of Education’s new repayment plan. Starting next month, people who took out under $12,000 in federal student loans and have been repaying those loans for 10 years will get their remaining student loan balance […]
Posted inNews
Top 10 most-read stories of 2023
1: Beloved guide Nels Niemi dies at 83 – Heather Lende Oct. 19 This obituary, filled with charming details of a larger-than-life guide, and written by contributor Heather Lende, captured readers’ attention online more than any other story this year. 2: Millions of worth of downtown property goes for sale overnight – Lex Treinen Oct. 12 A […]
Posted inSports, Duly Noted
Dec. 21: Stuck in Haines Junction, the Messiah, and X-mas bird count
Marnie Rasmussen welcomed college friend Libby Silva for what was supposed to be a 10-day trip to Haines that went a bit awry. The two traveled to Whitehorse on Monday, Dec. 11 for a trip to Takhini Hot Springs and a night at a cabin at Marsh Lake. On Tuesday morning as they prepared for the five-hour drive […]
Posted inDuly Noted
Duly Noted: stuck in Haines Junction, the Messiah, and X-mas bird count
Marnie Rasmussen welcomed friend college friend Libby Silva for what was supposed to be a 10-day trip to Haines that went a bit awry. The two traveled to Whitehorse on Monday, Dec. 11 for a trip to Takhini Hot Springs and a night at a cabin at Marsh Lake. On Tuesday morning as they prepared […]
Posted inThank You Letters
Thanks for supporting Holly Jolly Follies
I would like to thank the community for supporting the Holly Jolly Follies. And how about those acts? The talent in this town never ceases to amaze! A big thank you to all who participated and helped to pull it together and keep things running! It was so much fun and we appreciate everyone for […]
Posted inThank You Letters
Thanks Bamboo Room
Thank you, Christy and Bob Fowler and the Bamboo Room Crew, for your gracious hosting of December Good Friday non-profit fundraisers. Thank you to all who supported Hospice of Haines. With our matching grant, you raised over $800. Yes, in this season of giving, when you donate to Hospice of Haines, your donation is matched […]