Chris Olsen and Joliena Wilson were married in Juneau on October 26 which also happened to be Chris’ 26th birthday. The couple was in Juneau to pull their boat the M/V Ambition out of the water and winterize it when they decided to get married. They were married in Joliena’s grandparent’s living room by her grandfather with her […]

It has been an overwhelming, exhausting and tragic week in Haines. As I am writing this column I pray that by the time we print we do not receive more bad news. We are all glued to our devices for updates. Each time I receive a Nixle alert I hold my breath before opening it, […]

Frank Hickman and Rita Brouillette welcomed twin boys: Cyrus Rockford Hickman and Gunnar Cruz Hickman on Sept. 27 in Anchorage. The boys are joined by big brother Ozzy Hickman who turns six on December 22. Rita was up in Anchorage for almost three months before and after the birth. Frank said everyone is happy to be home and doing well. They are very grateful […]

Ralph and Jan Borders are home after a long visit to see family down south. They left on Nov. 15 to spend a couple of weeks in the Bellevue area of Seattle with Jan’s sons, Lars Larson and Erik Larson with their wives Laura Larson and Melissa Larson and four children combined. The couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary on Nov. 23 at the Hyatt Regency […]

Nora Grace Taylor was born on Dec. 10 in Hong Kong to Barry Taylor and Fransiska Sukarni. Nora was 8 pounds 4 ounces. Fransiska is from Sumatra, Indonesia and Barry is a captain for Atlas Air. When Barry isn’t flying cargo around the world he splits his time between Haines and Cape Coral, Florida. Paternal grandparents Barry and Benetta Taylor of Cape Coral are […]

Aaliyah Michelle Houghton-Bynum was born on Jan. 16 in Anchorage to Karlie Spud and George Houghton-Bynum of Klukwan. She was 5 pounds 9 ounces and 18 inches long. Her Tlingit name is K’aanakéek Tláa after her great-great-great grandmother and her Cup’ig name is Panigkiun after her great grandmother. Local grandparents are Charlie and Joanne Spud of Klukwan and paternal grandparents are Victor Bynum and Mary Houghton.  Sam Clay submitted an audition video to the popular […]

Piper Grall reached out to Melissa Ganey and encouraged a collaboration with artist Cara Murray to turn her painting ‘Haines Stay Strong’ into a fundraising opportunity for those impacted by the December storms and landslide. Cara is an artist who grew up in Haines and currently lives in Sitka with her husband, Rob Murray, and four children.  Piper also grew up in […]

Cade Clay married Trinity JoAnne Davis in Phoenix, Arizona on Feb. 5. They were surrounded by close family and friends including Cade’s parents Robert and Yvette Clay of Haines and Trinity’s parents Charles and Tiffany Davis of Petersburg. Hudson Sage was also in attendance at the wedding.   Jean Smith organized an estate sale on Feb. 4 at her home in Sun City, Arizona for Hospice of Haines. She […]

It was a busy week for Haines High School students and staff. The Student Council put on a cupcake Valentine’s Day fundraiser: North Douglas Chocolate Cake and Vanilla Buttercream cupcakes. The Spirit Committee organized a Valentine’s Day dinner fundraiser: Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup and Parker House Rolls. Principal Lilly Boron said, “Since we don’t have Cooking Class […]

Parents Heather Call and Will Wacker welcomed Josephine “Josie” Brooks Wacker to the world at 8:32 a.m. on Feb. 16. She weighed 9 pounds and was 20 7/8 inches long. She was born at Bartlett Regional Hospital. Josie joins big brother Sullivan “Sully” who turns two next month. Heather and Will, outdoor enthusiasts and backcountry powder seekers, said it was not lost on […]