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 […]
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Letter to the Editor: Environmental data empowers the community
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 […]