There was an excellent article in this paper’s Nov. 5 edition, titled ‘Haines landslide maps unused, what comes next?’ That was a good read, and such an important topic. As someone who was intimately involved in Haines’ government response to the 2020 landslide disaster, I, too, find myself wondering if we are better prepared now […]
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Letter to the Editor: Consider helping the Salvation Army this holiday season
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Consider giving to the […]
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Letter to the Editor: A blueprint to happy, healthy holidays
Americans gain about one pound during the holidays. Mostly, weight and disease risk they never lose, according to Dr. David A. Kessler who recognizes over 200 named disease conditions associated with excess weight. Not a reason for thanksgiving. Each person is unique in susceptibility and response, but we clearly need healthier holidays. Here are a […]
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Letter to the Editor: Thank you to AP&T for helping seniors
SAIL (Southeast Alaska Independent Living) wishes to thank our friends and neighbors at Alaska Power & Telephone for lighting us up with their generous support through the community giving program. Thanks, AP&T, for helping SAIL empower Chilkat Valley seniors and people with disabilities to achieve greater personal independence. We appreciate you and your community-minded spirit! […]
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Alaska didn’t use $5M set aside to fund SNAP during the shutdown, even though benefits were late
Alaskans who qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program received half of their benefits nearly a week late as a result of the federal government shutdown this month. Their full benefits were two weeks late, even though the state had emergency funds to prevent that. Officials say the state never used the $5 million per week it […]
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Lutak sees another power surge
A winter storm two weeks ago caused a power surge in the Lutak Spur area that caused significant damage to appliances, heating systems, and furnaces, residents said. The surge was caused by heavy snow causing tree branches to hit power lines, said Alaska Power & Telephone Vice President Jason Custer, something he described as “relatively […]
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Assembly Briefs: Heli-ski data, lawsuits, and dock updates
Heli-ski data debate A debate has been brewing, and will stretch at least into next month, over GPS data collected by heli-ski companies. The GPS data in question is logged by heli-ski helicopters, tracking where heli-ski tours fly and land. In July, the Commercial Heli-ski Map Committee voted to recommend the borough assembly request the […]
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Fearless on the mat: Haines wrestlers find their identity at Lancer Smith
Haines High School senior James Stickler is hopping inside the center circle of wrestling mat number 2. It is one of 12 inside the Menard Center in Wasilla, where more than 1,100 wrestlers traveled from every corner of the state to compete in Alaska’s largest tournament last weekend. Each mat tells a story but it […]
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Duly Noted: Marriage, awards, chowder, and more
Shelby Fleming has been leading the charge for the annual gear swap at Four Winds Resource Center from the start. But you might also find it interesting that she originally ran with the idea to possibly find used skate skis. But her efforts have paid off for the community – hundreds of items have been […]
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Duly Noted: A new knife, a whirlwind trip, shoeboxes, and elevator music
Haines High School alumnus Arik Miller recently crafted a knife for principal Alex Van Wyhe. It was a replacement for one Miller made for Van Wyhe when he was in high school. “He was one of my favorite teachers, he put his best foot forward every day and genuinely cared about his students and it […]