Mark Edwards of Haines hauled in a 41.9-pound king to win the 34th annual Haines Sportsmen’s Association King Salmon Derby Sunday. Nineteen fish were turned in at day’s end, bringing the derby’s five-day total to about 50 fish. Last year’s winner, Bob Piper, took second place with his 34.45-pound catch. The derby benefits youth activities […]
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Sen. Murkowski to visit June 1
Sen. Lisa Murkowski is scheduled to visit Haines on Friday, June 1, and attend three events open to the public. Murkowski first will speak at the Haines Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon, noon-1 p.m. at the American Bald Eagle Foundation. Next, the Haines Borough Public Library will host a 2-3:30 p.m. “roundtable” discussion, followed by a 4-5:30 p.m. meet-and-greet […]
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Games, waffle fest on tap for Brewfest
Entertainment following the 20th annual Great Alaska Craft Beer and Homebrew Festival this weekend includes a “Sudsy Pickle Challenge” obstacle course to be navigated with a pickle in your mouth, and an all-you-can-eat waffle feed. The pickle challenge, sponsored by the Haines Chamber of Commerce, runs 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the Haines School track. Chamber […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, March 14 A caller reported a large amount of water on a road in Highland Estates. A local business charged a person $45 for test driving a car and deciding not to buy it. The complainant was advised to seek a civil remedy. Sunday, March 13 Multiple callers reported no water. There was a […]
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Christmas in April: $19 million in projects
Projects in the Chilkat Valley would receive $18.9 million in state funding from bills approved in the past week by the Alaska Legislature, including $6.1 million for a new veterans’ home and $4.5 million in harbor breakwater improvements. The amount is the highest in years. State Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, who helped secure the funds, said […]
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Conference rejuvenated gardeners
The garden conference was a success, bringing together speakers and gardeners in Haines March 16-18. Enthusiasm for learning about past and present agriculture and gardening in the Chilkat Valley and neighboring Skagway was shared. Bob Henderson’s talk Friday evening was attended by 55 people, impressed with his knowledge, research and personal history. The Chilkat Valley […]
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Garden conference bloomed here
We wish to thank you for the overwhelming support of the garden conference. With more than 50 people in attendance, including folks from Juneau, we consider it a complete success. Haines really helped get the word out with help from the local newspaper, radio, television scanner, announcements in many meetings and neighbors talking about it. […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, April 11 A caller reported a possible drunk driver downtown. An officer responded but was unable to locate the vehicle after patrolling the area. A caller reported a vehicle with expired plates. A caller requested an officer contact a sick family member. A caller reported a strong smell of fuel […]
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Weather cancels Murkowski visit
A “roundtable” discussion with Sen. Lisa Murkowski at the American Bald Eagle Foundation was canceled last month due to weather that prevented her travel. Haines Borough Mayor Stephanie Scott this week said the visit might be re-scheduled for spring or summer. The event, open to the public, was to cover topics such as school funding, borough maintenance conditions, the federal […]
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Watershed council will research birds
A benefit dinner set for March 10 will help launch the Ts’ats’ee Bird Observatory, an effort of the Takshanuk Watershed Council aimed at tracking trends in local bird populations. The Mexican dinner, including videos produced by students, a live auction and art unveiling, will be held 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10 in the Haines School […]