A new 12-acre tribal education campus on forested hillside behind Fred Meyer and a re-imagined 457-acre Cultural Immersion Park near Tee Harbor were highlighted Wednesday during an annual State of the Tribe address on the opening morning of the 89th annual Tribal Assembly of the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of […]
This week in history: Problems with assessments, a junior Olympian, Southeast Skyways seeks Haines route
10 years ago, 2014 Assessor says accounts still a messBy Karen Garcia The Haines Borough’s latest contract assessor says years of problems persist in the borough’s assessment system and resolving them may require establishing a department with three full-time employees. Marty McGee has been working since November to address problems he says include inconsistencies and […]
Haines to get tsunami siren
Haines will have its first official tsunami siren later this summer if all goes to plan. The state recently closed bids for the installation of a siren this summer as part of the U.S. Tsunami Warning System. A tsunami near Haines could have catastrophic effects on the community. A landslide in the Lynn Canal could […]
Haines groups get funding boost from Alaska Community Foundation
Four local nonprofits recently got a boost from the Alaska Community Foundation for projects ranging from kids art camps to a climbing class. KHNS, Eldred Rock Lighthouse Preservation Association, Four Winds Resources Center and Takshanuk Watershed Council all got grants from ACF ranging from about $5,000 to nearly $20,000. KHNS’s $5,125 grant will go toward […]
Clerk’s allegation of ‘back-door dealings’ needs explanation
It is important for our community that the borough clerk’s statements published in your April 11 edition be publicly addressed and explained. As a current assembly member, I know of no “back-door dealings” as alleged. The borough clerk is an appointed borough officer, bound by oath to “honestly, faithfully and impartially” discharge the duties of […]
Clerk’s exit shouldn’t stir animosity
I’d like to thank Ms Fullerton for her years of dedicated service to our community, but what’s the point of being so over-dramatically negative? Many caring community members, including myself, have dealt with years of political abuse from assembly members and others that we don’t agree with. I don’t get it. It’s obvious from Ms. […]
Murkowski gun vote deserves scrutiny
For those of you who are not aware, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms has made a rule that you can no longer advertise to sell, sell, or transfer a firearm without a Federal Firearms License. Lisa Murkowski, our Republican-In-Name-Only (RINO) senator voted for this. I believe it passed in large part because of […]
CVN mischaracterized why I resigned
I resigned because I am worn out and dread coming to work. Assembly meetings are painful and I don’t want to do it anymore. I did not quit over “a decision to vacate a permit for gravel storage on Lutak Road”. No disrespect to Southeast Road Builders but I don’t care about their permit. What […]
Be respectful during hooligan harvest
We are rapidly approaching our traditional saak (hooligan) harvest in Jilkáat Kwáan and Jilkóot Kwáan (Chilkat and Chilkoot rivers). We, as Lingít people, are asking our community to please refrain from the following so we may hold Ceremony for our returning saak. -Please do not bring your dogs to the harvest area. Canine feces are […]
Duly Noted: Two long runs, a pizza-versary, a new glacial melt study, and time for Little League
Sarah Elliott recently met up with former resident Hilary McNamara of Frisco, Texas in Healdsburg, California. They enjoyed hiking through the redwoods at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Preserve and the vineyards around Sonoma County. On Saturday, April 13 they completed the Lake Sonoma Relentless Trail Marathon. Sarah unfortunately took a wrong turn around Mile 24 […]