An estimated 3.4 million eulachon returned to Chilkoot River May 5-9, according to research by Takshanuk Watershed Council and the Chilkoot Indian Association. Four years of research show the size of the run as average or a bit smaller than in previous years. Previous counts found 12.6 million of the smelt-like fish in 2011, 2.2 […]
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Assembly OKs 2 river tour permits
On 5-1 votes, the Haines Borough Assembly approved a new tour permit for Haines Rafting Co. and expanded tours for Rainbow Glacier Adventures at its March 11 meeting. Member Joanne Waterman voted against both permits. The tours elicited concerns about impacts on fisheries, carrying capacity for recreational uses and intrusion of commercial tours in neighborhoods. Rainbow Glacier Adventures planned […]
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State triples bag limit for kings
Southeast fisheries biologists expect a strong return of king salmon this season, and bag and possession limits for Alaska residents are increasing to reflect that expectation. The Department of Fish and Game last week released the 2014 king salmon regulations for anglers in Southeast and Yakutat, which establishes a bag and possession limit of three […]
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Picture Point elements cost twice the money available
A cost estimate for the Picture Point Wayside project has come in at roughly $730,000, more than double the amount of grant money available for improvements. The borough has about $320,000 in grant money for the project, so the borough’s design committee will have to prioritize elements of the project so “extra” components can be […]
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Summit to provide business outlook
More than 50 speakers representing 19 segments of the Haines economy are slated to present at the Haines Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development Summit Saturday, March 8, with topics ranging from fishing and mining to restaurants and retail. The five-hour summit will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chilkat Center, with each […]
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Planners reject townsite ATV park
The Haines Borough Planning Commission decided last week Haines can’t accommodate a motorized ATV park in the townsite, with several commission members calling the idea “crazy.” The assembly voted unanimously at its Jan. 14 meeting to direct the commission to identify areas near or within the townsite suitable for a motorized park. Assembly member George Campbell spearheaded […]
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Anglers’ money won’t make or break us
In response to a letter from Canadian Duncan Smith (CVN, Dec. 19), we let you have resident fishing licenses. I’m glad you like the beer because you leave bottles all over and take cases and cases of fish back across and into Canada. You have no respect for our resources. It’s not that great. Your […]
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ATVs on roads? Ordinance back
Haines Borough Assembly member Jerry Lapp is resuming the push for relaxation of snowmachine and all-terrain vehicle laws in the borough. An ordinance proposed by Lapp and introduced by the assembly Tuesday would allow ATV use on streets and highways within the borough. It also would allow snowmachine use on highway shoulders in the borough. A similar […]
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Public to see Picture Point proposals Wednesday
The committee charged with overseeing development of the Picture Point Wayside will unveil the preliminary drawings and designs of the park at the library 5 p.m. Wednesday. Landscape architecture firm Bettisworth North submitted a conceptual plan to the borough earlier this month depicting a park split into three sections: north and south pullout areas with […]
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Assembly designates beach non-motorized
The one-mile stretch of Chilkat River beach running from River Road to Carr’s Cove is officially closed to motorized use, including ATVs and snow machines. The Haines Borough Assembly voted 4-2 Tuesday to zone the beach as non-motorized after hearing dozens of comments from the public supporting the designation. Assembly members George Campbell and Jerry Lapp were opposed. Nearly 20 residents […]