Two assembly members say their use of Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence engine could be a model for future local government use; others have raised questions about errors in the document. Assembly members Kevin Forster and Gabe Thomas last week introduced a package of potential regulations for heavy industry dubbed the “Safety Belt.” It’ll serve, they […]
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Pride, and some frustration, from Freeride weekend
Californian Ross Tester has made a career hurtling off mountain faces across the world. Standing above the Chilkat Valley’s Little Jarvis Glacier Friday morning was something different. From the starting gate of the 27-year-old skier’s Freeride World Tour run, Tester said the steepness of the pitch meant the mountain “rolled over” out of sight below […]
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Blotter: March 7 – March 14
Saturday, March 7 A caller on FAA Road reported flooding in the roadway. The borough Department of Public Works was advised and a Nixle alert was sent out. Officers performed a follow-up report in the 300 block of Main Street. An officer conducted a vehicle stop on the Haines Highway. A verbal warning was issued […]
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Beam of Spring Sunshine Revealing How Dirty Floor Is
Multiple sources reported on Monday that the lovely early spring sunshine dancing through their windowpanes was illuminating all the crumbs, cobwebs, dust, and cat hair on their floors. “At first I was delighted by the melting icicles and how the world seemed about to be reborn,” said local Molly Broom, “but then I saw a […]
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Local Bear Hits Snooze Button for Six Hundredth Time
Biologists with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game reported this week that a resident brown bear, currently asleep on Chilly Ridge, had just broken the regional record by hitting the ‘snooze’ button on his alarm clock for the six hundredth consecutive time. “Bear 681, better known as Fishy McBreath, is truly a marathon hibernator,” […]
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Yes to Twin Coves cabin
The natural beauty of this valley is what ultimately drew me and has kept me here. I love that I can walk a few minutes from my home and be surrounded by jaw-dropping beauty. I believe the benefits of this cabin will far outweigh any of the negatives. With both land and water access this […]
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Thank you for the work and support of Freeride event
After this past weekend’s Freeride event, I’ve been reflecting on just how many people it takes to make something like this happen. I wish I could thank everyone individually, but that would likely require a full-page ad in the paper — and I’d still worry about missing someone. What I can say is that events […]
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Prioritize joining demonstration for national day of protest
Please join me Saturday, March 28, for what will likely be the biggest national day of protest in U.S. history. I prioritize attending the Justice for All Rally because I abhor the unnecessary cruelty and violence of ICE — the smashing of car windows, the dragging of people out of their houses without court-issued warrants, […]
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Thanks for ice rescue course
The Haines Volunteer Fire Department recently completed an intensive ice rescue course that resulted in certification of 10 members and our state park ranger. I would like to take the time to thank a few people and organizations that made this class possible: Our dedicated volunteers filled in on-call duty shifts during the days so […]
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The promise of 5G “Better Service” for whom?
Some months ago, I stopped by Haines School to chat with an administrator. A volleyball tournament was underway and some of the girls’ teams, those who were not playing at that moment, were in small groups around the school, doing what modern youth do. About three-fourths were seated and hunched over their smartphones. One might […]