Emilia Ann Montaudon Poisson was born April 17 in Santa Rosa, Calif. to Sara Poisson and Alberto Montaudon. She weighed 7 lbs., 2 ozs. and measured 21 inches. Sara’s mother, Carol Poisson, was on hand for Emilia’s arrival, along withAlberto’s sister, Nuria Montaudon, and Nuria’s daughter, Mariana. Sara’s dad, Gary Poisson, met Emilia moments after her arrival. Sara, Alberto and Emilia are home […]
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Tier 3 support was born in Haines
Joe Poor’s commentary claims support for Tier 3 Chilkat River designation is funded by “‘outside’ groups whom (sic) have no vested interest in our community.” Tier 3 designation was first proposed by Chilkat Indian Village. It is supported by Lynn Canal Conservation which has a 47-year history in Haines and many members who are second or third generation residents. […]
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Discussion begins on Chilkat access
Avid users of the Chilkat River expressed concerns Monday about access to the water when construction on Haines Highway begins. Haines Borough Tourism Director Carolann Wooton said she wanted to bring user groups together to discuss opinions on the state Department of Transportation’s Haines Highway project before designs for the second phase are complete. “It was evident we […]
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Duly Noted
Kinley Marie Bentz was born Thursday, May 5 to Tennie and Josh Bentz. Kinley weighed 8 lbs., 2 ozs., and measured 21 inches long. Tennie’s mom, Beverly Tallman, was with Josh and Tennie for the birth. Tennie’s dad, Dale Tallman, was right outside with Tennie’s sister Emily. Josh’s parents, Rob and Mary Bentz, arrived at the hospital with big sister Taiya soon after Kinley’s arrival. Beverly will come back with the family […]
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Police Report
Monday, May 5 A 911 caller near 27 Mile Haines Highway reported a toddler had locked himself in the bathroom. Troopers responded. Police served a protective order at a Small Tracts Road residence. A person said a traffic sign should be changed from 35 mph to 30 mph due to speeders on Cemetery […]
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Conservation group presents Chilkat River Tier 3 discussion
A scientist from a regional conservation group presented information to a crowd of more than 100 people about what a Tier 3 designation might entail for the Chilkat River. Southeast Alaska Conservation Council staff scientist Guy Archibald spoke for about an hour in the American Bald Eagle Foundation Saturday evening. People in support and in opposition of the […]
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Fishing restrictions to snag commercial fleet
To protect king salmon, the Alaska Board of Fisheries approved an action plan that places tighter restrictions on commercial fishermen this summer. The board, which meets every three years to consider regulation proposals, approved reducing open area and fishing time in Lynn Canal. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game will close area in northern Chilkat […]
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Native artist visits Klukwan School
Klukwan School recently hosted artist Moses Wassilie for the annual Artist in Schools program. The Artists in Schools program is supported by the State of Alaska and the National Endowment for the Arts with additional funding from the Rasmuson Foundation. Each year, Chatham School District applies for the program through the Alaska State Council on […]
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Chilkat River capacity subject of public meeting
The Haines Borough Assembly expressed support for a Rainbow Glacier Adventures tour permit application that will increase the company’s passenger limit. Ordonez requested his tour permit be increased from 14 guests per trip to 42 per trip in order to provide rafting opportunities for a small cruise ship company’s guests. Uncruise will dock an 84-passenger ship in […]
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Police Report
Monday, June 3 A Mathias Avenue resident reported a post hole digger was stolen from her residence. Police investigated and determined there was no evidence of theft. A caller reported a possible abandoned baby whale near Lutak Inlet. The caller said there were no other whales around it and it “appeared lost.” Officers responded but could find […]