A Lutak Dock deal once suspected by the borough manager to be a bad faith offer is now being described as the product of steel price inflation that could impact other potential dock designs — even though that steel price shock hasn’t been felt elsewhere in Southeast. Despite general agreement on the need to make […]
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Juvenile eagle rescued in Haines, recovering in Sitka
A juvenile bald eagle rescued near the Haines airport is recovering in Sitka and is expected to make a full recovery, though it’s not clear exactly how it got injured. The eagle landed on everyone’s radars on Sunday, when Baylee Pearson arrived at her grandparent’s house at 2.5 Mile Haines Highway to find that the […]
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Most of cross-country team ends season during regionals
The Haines High School cross-country teams competed at the regional championship meet in Sitka last weekend, taking sixth on the boys’ side and seventh on the girls’ side. The teams are now done for the season, except for freshman Sophia Hedden who took 12th place, earning a trip to the state championship meet this weekend. […]
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Domestic violence history should disqualify you from holding public office
As survivors of sexual violence, we cannot stay silent as our community faces a choice that speaks to the very core of who we are. When we elect leaders with a history of violence against women, we send the message that this behavior is tolerable, that it can be overlooked, and that women’s safety does […]
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Letter to the Editor: Sargent would be a strong addition to the assembly
I would vote for Eben Sargent to serve on the Haines Borough Assembly a thousand times—to be a contributing vote in the decisions that steer our community where we want to be. After two years of witnessing him at planning commission meetings, I am continually impressed and inspired by his thoroughness. He is quick and […]
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Saitzyk, Schultz both good choices for the planning commission
Please vote for Rachel Saitzyk and Dan Schultz for the planning commission. Both have served for two years and have done an outstanding job of researching the issues, listening to the public, and making informed and rational decisions. Both bring youthful energy to the commission. Rachel has a successful business and Dan works for an […]
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Norton, Sargent will prioritize issues important to young people
Although making a living in Haines has never been easy, today’s economic realities make starting a life in Haines increasingly problematic for young people. It is imperative we elect borough assembly members dedicated to addressing the issues that are most important to young Haines residents. The “40 and Under Survey” conducted in February 2025 states […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote Clement, Thomas for best decisions moving forward
Richard Clement and Gabe Thomas have worked hard for the community this past year amid many critical decisions including a budget shortfall and failing infrastructure. There have been accusations that they have done nothing about the Lutak Dock. This is far from the truth. They have worked diligently to clean up the mess and the […]
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Letter to the Editor: Schultz and Saitzyk are experienced and diligent
Dan Schultz and Rachel Saitzyk are running for re-election to the Haines planning commission. This is good news for our community. Both Dan and Rachel have two years of experience on the planning commission. During their tenure on the commission, they demonstrated their diligence in doing the research needed to make informed decisions. They also […]
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Letter to the Editor: How will assembly candidates support families in the Chilkat Valley?
We would like to express our thanks to everyone running for a seat on the Haines Borough Assembly. It is a significant responsibility to make decisions—thoughtfully and in good faith—on behalf of our community. We hope that those running for assembly will consider how they can advocate for those of us raising families here in […]