Craig Richards, a longtime member of the board in charge of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, has been replaced. On Monday afternoon, Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced he had selected Ralph Samuels, a former state legislator, businessman and tourism expert, to serve on the board in a public seat formerly occupied by Richards, whose term was […]
Posted inNews, Health
The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean?
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ call for a close reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming mere days after recipients began to see benefits that had been stalled during the government shutdown. Details remain scant a week after Rollins during an interview on the right-wing […]
Posted inSoutheast News, Environment & Natural Resources
As the Arctic heats up, the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet is preparing for boom times
On a dreary November day in Seattle, the U.S. Coast Guard put its past and future on display. Within sight of the Space Needle, three eye-catching red icebreakers towered over Pier 36. It was the first time since 2006 that the Coast Guard has had three active icebreakers in the same place at the same […]
Posted inSoutheast News, Transportation
Improve current ferries and roads, forget about Cascade Point, Juneau residents tell state officials
Provide bus service to the existing Auke Bay Ferry Terminal, and improve the frequency and reliability of ferry service to all communities. Don’t build the Cascade Point Ferry Terminal far out the road — let alone consider a “Chilkat corridor” that would also extend the road system south from Haines toward Juneau. Those were the […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Local News
Revived Haines high school art club gears up for weekend bazaar
Late Friday afternoon, most of Haines School students have left for the day. But the art room, lights are on and music plays in the background. Five members of the school’s new art club put finishing touches on pieces they hope to sell during a weekend holiday bazaar. Teacher Tara Reynolds gives Robin Oaks, a […]
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Rancid turkeys delivered to Haines Senior Center
Senior Center staff and a food distributor are working to deliver a Thanksgiving meal to about 80 people after five spoiled turkeys landed in the Haines terminal of Alaska seaplanes. In early November, Haines Senior Center staff member Crystal Verhamme ordered about $200 worth of frozen turkeys for the center’s annual Thanksgiving lunch. Two weeks […]
Posted inBlotter
Police Blotter Nov. 9 – Nov. 15
Sunday, Nov. 9 Multiple callers reported trees down on the Haines Highway and Beach Road. DOT and Public works were advised. Nixles were sent out. A caller reported their phone missing. Multiple callers reported power outages throughout the day. Including one on Piedad Road reporting a popping sound at a power pole, another on Lutak […]
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Jackpot draws crowd to bingo showdown
According to regulars, bingo around the valley has been mired in a bit of a downturn. In previous bingo heydays, an enthusiast could’ve gone to almost a game for each day of the week, or at least every other day of the week, said Larry Sweet, noted by fellow players as a bingo expert. Since […]
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Fire Department welcomes first paid chief
Zak Overmyer has officially begun his duties as the Haines Volunteer Fire Department’s first ever full-time paid chief. Overmyer was sworn in at a Monday ceremony in the American Legion Hall. The ceremony included an emergency radio broadcast announcing the transfer of leadership from outgoing chief Brian Clay to Overmyer. The moment marked a change […]
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Borough searching for sponsors to share additional Freeride costs
As snow builds and the heli-ski season nears, the Chilkat Valley is beginning to prepare for the arrival of the Freeride World Tour in March — a global big-terrain backcountry ski competition operated by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). The event is marketing Haines as “the dream stop” on the world tour, and […]