Tim June and Sue Nelson returned from the 45th annual Alaska Folk Festival in Juneau, which hosted more than 125 musicians and bands.June said his favorite band was the headliner “Teximaniacs” from San Antonio, Texas. “I hope we can bring them to the fair sometime,” June said. “They were incredible.” Burl Sheldon, Nancy Berland and Tom Heywood performed Thursday night. They were […]

Theodore Lende Lynch was born to parents Stoli and Nels Lynch Saturday, April 20 in Juneau. He weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces. Grandmother Heather Lende said Nels helped deliver his son, and Theodore’s Aunt Eliza Dorn kept Nel’s sisters, Lani and Silvia Rose, “happy and occupied during the blessed event.” Local relatives include aunt and uncle Sarah and Brian Elliott and cousins CC and Ivy; grandmother Holly Lynch; aunts Teo and Summer Lynch and cousins Lila and Teal Tarleton. “Everybody’s just thrilled,” […]

Brianna Baarson gave birth to Bodie Reid Baarson and her husband Matt Baarson and mother Kim Phillips were present in the room. Bodie joins big brother Arlo and the family is eager to visit Haines this summer. The weather was perfect for the second annual Heavy Equipment Day sponsored by the Haines Chapter of the Alaska Miners Association at the fairgrounds parking lot. James Sage and Haynes […]

Haines graduate Royal Henderson has graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law. He plans to return home for eight weeks to study for the multi-state bar exam on July 30. Afterward he’ll move to Washington D.C. “He graduated with honors with a double degree in political science and history from Gonzaga and went on to Gonzaga’s accelerated […]

Four members of the Makah Tribe of Neah Bay, Wash. visited Alaska Department of Fish and Game sport fish biologist Brian Elliott for a long weekend. Hap Leon, Tiffany Peterson, Zac Espinoza and Joseph McDonald have worked with Brian and has known them through pacific salmon treaty work. They visited the Klukwan Heritage center, hosted by Lani Hotch, the Chilkoot River Hooligan Project with Chilkat Indian […]

Kaitlin Sloan and Steven McLaughlin were married at Mosquito Lake’s New Fellowship Church on Saturday, May 18. Friend Zack Ferrin officiated the ceremony that was attended by close family and friends. The bride’s parents are Freddie and Nancy Sloan; the groom’s parents are Sean and Margaret McLaughlin. The reception was held at the American Legion. The couple have two children, Landon McLaughlin and Rylee Sloan. The University of Alaska’s […]

Darcie Cairn Reeves was born to Hannah Blilie and Ray Reeves on May 17 at 10:56 a.m. in Juneau. Darcie weighed 6 lbs and was 18 and three-quarter inches long. Darcie joins big sister Charlie Katzeek. The family is home and doing well. Haines Borough Police Sergeant Josh Dryden and Officer Chris Brown completed the Memorial Day Murph Challenge which honors Navy SEAL Lieutenant Micheal Murphy who was […]

Lena Nance and Jake Narum were married June 1 at Letnikof Cove pavilion surrounded by family and friends. Ring bearer was also their 1 and half year-old son Jaxon. Bridal party included maid of honor Rebecka Cooper, bridesmaids Nicole Gustafson, Susie House, Courtney Calaway, Jackie St. Clair, Kelsey Paulson, and Ashton Edwards. The groom’s party included, best man Nate Narum, groomsmen Mike Dunlevy, Woody […]

Haines locals participated in the 2019 Duff’s Marathon and Half Marathon in Skagway last weekend. Sarah Elliott took the top female time of 3:57.28 and Alissa Henry took third with a time of 4:03.45. Andrew Del Prete ran the half marathon, along with Sierra Jimenez. Donna Lambert did the walking half marathon as well. The marathon is credited as one of the toughest marathons […]

Haines graduate Jolene Lemieux married Ryan Bargelski in Wasilla last weekend at the home of Ryan’s parents, Ruthanne and Kelly Cross’s. The couple have a daughter, Sydney Bargelski. Haines relatives included Jolene’s sisters, Crystal and Kimberley Lemieux and family Stella Howard and Angelina Howard. Jolene’s grandparents Jake and Judy Goenett also attended. Friends Alisha Young and Amanda Phillips traveled from Seattle to celebrate the newly wedded couple. Much preparation was needed to feed the 2,000 plus attendees at […]