Sylvia Louise Loewen was born 11:20 p.m. Aug. 4 at Cornell Presbyterian Hospital in New York City to parents Rosalie and Reuben Loewen. She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 21.5 inches. Siblings are Marina, 7, and Lydia, 4. The family was in the city for about seven weeks, where they stayed with relatives. About 30 relatives greeted Sylvia upon […]
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Former resident Jessie Babette Miller of San Francisco said she was so surprised to win the Southeast Alaska State Fair’s drawing for a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, she was hardly able to move when her name was called Sunday. “It’s still overwhelming. I still can’t believe it,” she said. The truck will replace her Volkswagen Passat that […]
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Coho derby at midway point, water conditions pose difficulties
Come warm weather or high water, the annual Haines Sportsman’s Association coho salmon derby advances. Canadian Paul Hearn leads the overall competition with a 12.2 lb coho and local Steve Anderson follows with an 11 pound and 10.85-pound coho. This year’s derby winner will be awarded a $1,250 check and $200 gift card to Outfitter […]
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About 150 people attended a community reception for newlyweds Luke Hedrick and Sam Fink of Manhattan, N.Y. Saturday at Harriett Hall. The couple was married in Long Island, N.Y. in May. Luke’s parents are John and Bonnie Hedrick. Sam’s parents are Steve and Judy Fink of Purchase, N.Y. Out-of-town guests also included Bob and Joanne Nussbaum of Fort Lee, N.J., groomsman Ryan Boyko and son Oisin of New Haven, Conn., Barry Connelly and Tara Helene of Seattle, Jenifer Bird of […]
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Chilkat sockeye salmon run bounces back after two poor years
The Chilkat River sockeye run bounced back this summer after two struggling years, according to state data. The run reached the lower end of the state’s escapement target on Sept. 7, Alaska Department of Fish and Game commercial fisheries biologist Nicole Zeiser told the CVN. As of Tuesday, escapement was at 85,130 sockeye salmon. The state’s target […]
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Haines court clerk Caitie Rothbart will be moving to Juneau to serve as clerk of courts for Juneau Superior Court. Caitie has lived in Haines for six years and worked at the local court for 18 months. Her new job is supervisory. Caitie starts there on Oct. 10. Tom and Susan Evans of Boise, Idaho recently visited daughter Stacie Evans. Their three-week […]
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Coho contest to start next Thursday
It’s about to be coho season: time to win some cash. Haines’ annual coho salmon derby will kick off next Thursday, running through Oct. 29. Those who haul in the heaviest cohos will receive cash and gift card prizes. Top prize is a $1,250 check and a $200 gift card to Outfitter Sporting Goods. In […]
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Camping at Portage Cove Park to end
Alaska State Parks soon to implement user fees Day use fees and an end to camping at Portage Cove are among a number of measures that Alaska State Parks is preparing to implement at its Haines parks, as the state looks to bolster revenue and improve management. The state will institute day use and boat […]
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Return of tourists tests Chilkoot corridor
After two slow pandemic seasons, tourists are once again flocking to the Chilkoot River, causing traffic jams and flouting bear safety protocol. Recent reports of crowding and reckless behavior during peak bear-viewing season at the state recreation area 10 miles north of town have placed under scrutiny the state’s $1.5 million corridor improvement project that […]
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Diane McGowan of Phoenix, Ariz. boosted three local causes when she donated back her winnings in the Haines Little League’s 50-50 raffle. McGowan’s $4,260 windfall will be split three ways between the local little league, Haines Softball League, and Jenae’s Playground fund. Diane’s husband Jim umpired several games during last weekend’s softball tournament. Connie Ward of the softball league called […]