Haines Borough voters will elect a Mayor and two new assembly members and decide four ballot propositions in Tuesday’s municipal election. Residents also will vote to fill three school board seats, though only two candidates are running. The third seat open will likely be filled by appointment. Polling places include the American Bald Eagle Foundation and Klehini Valley Fire Hall. Polls […]
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‘Summit’ on mining returns Thursday
Two years after government officials and mining industry representatives from Alaska and Canada convened in Haines, a local group is organizing a follow-up summit to see how the economic and political landscapes have changed. Led by residents Bill Kurz, Dave Berry and Dave Nanney, the private Haines Port Development Council is holding the “Minerals, […]
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Marks to lead Arts Confluence
The Haines-based Alaska Arts Confluence recently elected new president Michael Marks to its board. Former president Carol Tuynman stepped down to work as the group’s creative director. Marks said his interest in the confluence was sparked by the Art on Main Street installation, which displays local artwork in several large windows along Haines’ main drag. […]
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Voters to decide oil tax in Tuesday’s election
In Tuesday’s primary election, Alaskans will be asked whether the state should repeal a recently-passed bill granting tax breaks to oil companies. They’ll also decide who will square off for several top-level statewide offices in November. Ballot Measure 1, also known as Proposition 1, would repeal Senate Bill 21. The Alaska Legislature passed the bill […]
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Highlights of Haines trip
Last week, my daughters and I had a brief trip to Haines. We had all visited before but never did we have such a grand tour as we received from Bill Kurz and Janet Kurz. We met many local officials including Mayor Stephanie Scott and Borough Manager, David Sosa as well as other business owners and residents. We […]
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Jobbins raised $1,251 for foundation
Natalie Jobbins participated in the National Lemonade Day here in Haines. Natalie is one of our junior raptor handlers at the American Bald Eagle Foundation. She decided she wanted to adopt a raptor and set out to raise $35 to adopt one in her name! She had a huge smile on her face as a customer came […]
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Edwards’ 42-pounder wins salmon derby
Strong winds cut into catches during the final weekend of the 36th annual Haines King Salmon Derby, helping Mark Edwards hang on to win the event with his first-weekend catch, a 42-pound king. “The winds picked up pretty much both days. A few small boats ran across (the inlet) but they came back pretty soon […]
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Bridge players enjoyed ‘family reunion’
I would like to thank the following people for helping make last weekend’s bridge tournament such a huge success: Gregg Bigsby for his ever-popular smoked salmon, along with Jim Studley for organizing and cooking the king salmon and prime rib dinner; Roger Schnabel for Haines Brewing beer; Haines club members for side dishes and desserts; […]
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Cameras in town for new reality TV show
A representative of a new reality TV show to be filmed partially in Haines was approaching residents in the townsite last week, asking if they had pets in need of veterinary services. The animals were being recruited for “Dr. Oakley: Yukon Vet,” a show airing Saturdays at 8 p.m. Alaska time on the National Geographic […]
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Show will benefit animal clinic
Throw an outfit on your dog and help the Haines Animal Rescue Kennel build a veterinary clinic in Haines. HARK’s pet fashion show starts 6 p.m. March 29 at Harriett Hall and includes an evening of costumed pets, a catered buffet-style dinner, a bar, and live and silent auctions. “The intention of a local clinic […]