It’s the second year that an unusually large number of herring have made their way to the Upper Lynn Canal to spawn near Mud Bay, and state scientists say they have no clear understanding of where the fish are coming from. Data on the local herring run is not easy to find. The Alaska Department […]
Posted inLocal News, Gatherer's Notebook
Gatherer’s Notebook: When life gives you poo, make paper
There’s a long list of crops growing at Henderson Farm, a non-profit operation on the American Bald Eagle Foundation’s Comstock Road property. It starts in the farm’s high tunnel, with tomatillos, tomatoes, and beans, and continues into the field: Brussels sprouts, collard greens, cabbage, kohlrabi, cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, celery, parsley, garlic, leeks, onions, bunching […]
Posted inLocal News, Klukwan, Public Safety
Chilkat Valley communities prepare for future landslides
Klukwan researchers and emergency planners have been responding to the village’s landslide risk with efforts to develop an early warning system and prevent damage to the village from a slide area and debris fan near Mile 23 of the Haines Highway. Chilkat Indian Village Landslides Hazards Program consultant Jess Kayser Forster, geologist and landslide researcher […]
Posted inBlotter
Haines Police Blotter: May 18-24
Sunday, May 18 An officer responded to a civil issue on Main Street and filed a follow-up report. Monday, May 19 A caller on Deishu Drive reported garbage in a neighbor’s yard creating a bear attractant. A caller on Haines Highway reported the theft of oil from their property. An officer was advised. A driver […]
Posted inLocal News
Out and about: Haines Library launches into summer with trail program
Roughly 40 parents and kids turned out Tuesday afternoon near Pyramid Island for the Haines Library’s first trail walk of the year. The program, now in its second year, will host a walk on a new trail in town every Tuesday and Thursday through mid-August, led by librarian Holly Davis. The walks will progress from […]
Posted inDuly Noted
Duly Noted: A quick wedding, a magician, supportive parenting, a memorial, goats and EcoTrust
Canadians J.P. and Robin Commodore, passengers on the Serenade of the Seas, married Thursday morning at Donnie and Stacie Turner’s place overlooking Lynn Canal during the ship’s stopover in Haines. The couple had emailed the tourism office asking if someone could help arrange a wedding for them after striking out trying to coordinate it on […]
Posted inLocal News, Environment
PSP toxins found in shellfish on several Lynn Canal beaches
Paralytic toxins have been found in shellfish collected at several beaches in the Upper Lynn Canal. Advisories are currently in place for three Haines-area sites where shellfish has been collected and tested. Portage Cove and Taiyasanka Harbor have advisories for butter clams specifically, and Viking Cove has an advisory for all shellfish. Viking Cove was […]
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During Haines visit, Murkowski talks Lutak Dock, landless tribes, federal funding cuts
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski visited Haines on Friday, taking the day to speak with borough officials, tribal officials, and attend the evening’s Beerfest festivities. She also sat down with the Chilkat Valley News and KHNS to discuss topics including the Lutak Dock, landless communities, and federal funding. Lutak Dock For all the Lutak Dock talk […]
Posted inThank You Letters
Thank you to the Haines community for goodwill to George family after fire
Dear Haines community, I have worked with Michael George for 12 years, and have known the George family for over 20 years. They recently survived a devastating fire that destroyed their family home and belongings. The level of compassion and assistance you have shown the George family has been overwhelming. You have collectively turned a […]
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Thank you for help recovering from the fire
Thank you to the fire crew who are so skilled and selfless with what they do. Words cannot describe our love for this caring and generous community. Love and gratitude from our family to all. Shalimar George