Members of a citizens group opposing a minor offense ordinance have developed a battery of arguments against its passage, including that it would violate the preamble of the Haines Borough charter which establishes a right to live here “without unnecessarily restrictive or arbitrary laws.” The 35-page ordinance establishes about 250 minor offenses and accompanying fines. The assembly […]
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Posted inNews, Housing
Sales of lots, houses on the rise, agents say
A tight year-round rental market and technological barriers preventing some would-be residents from moving here are two recent trends in the local housing market, real estate agents told members of the Haines Chamber of Commerce last week. On the bright side, Haines Real Estate broker Pam Long and Coldwell Banker real estate agent Glenda Gilbert […]
Posted inElections, News
Only 2 assembly candidates; filing deadline Thursday
A familiar face and a familiar voice will vie for seats on the Haines Borough Assembly this October, but if no one else files for candidacy soon, it won’t be much of a race. Former Mayor and assembly member Jerry Lapp and former KHNS news director Margaret Friedenauer have filed for office, though with two seats being vacated by assembly members Joanne […]
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Harbor expansion critics: Aesthetics study not enough
A Monday meeting of the Waterfront Aesthetics Committee once again veered toward more fundamental aspects of the Small Boat Harbor expansion project, prompting the Mayor and deputy Mayor to repeatedly admonish people that the meeting was intended to focus only on aesthetics. The meeting was held at Lookout Park so committee members could better visualize how the project would […]
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Sundberg renews push for heliport
Helicopter ski tour operator Scott Sundberg has resumed his eight-year campaign to establish a heli-port near a residential subdivision at 26 Mile Haines Highway. Sundberg last week filed an application for a required conditional use permit with the Haines Borough. A public hearing in front of the borough’s Planning Commission is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, […]
Posted inLocal News, Haines Borough
Borough Briefs
Assembly cancels Dec. 18 meeting The Haines Borough Assembly unanimously voted on Tuesday to cancel their Dec. 18 meeting, in a suggestion brought forward by Mayor Jan Hill. “Typically we only have one meeting in December,” Hill said. “This year, for some reason because of the way Christmas falls, we have a meeting scheduled for the 18th this month.” […]
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Borough office trailer for sale
In need of a used office trailer? Contact the Haines Borough. The borough is selling the mobile office trailer that took up residence behind the municipality’s administration building in June 2014. The borough bought the trailer for $12,500 from Pacific Pile and Marine. Interim public facilities director Brian Lemcke is recommending the sale. According to code, […]
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Garbage violations unearth bigger concerns
The Haines Borough Assembly last week took a mid-meeting field trip to a west side trailer park in an attempt to settle a dispute between borough staff and the park owners. In the process, they stumbled into some larger issues – including problems with solid waste management. Eagles Nest owners Shane and Janis Horton appealed a May […]
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Chamber won’t push borough to cover loss from water
The Haines Chamber of Commerce has rescinded its request that the Haines Borough waive June’s water and sewer fees for local businesses affected by the state’s June 24-26 boil order. Chamber executive director Debra Schnabel said she and chamber president Kyle Gray decided to withdraw the request after the borough administration gave it a lukewarm response. “The chamber really […]
Posted inThank You Letters
Thanks for questions on harbor
I’m writing to thank Karen Garcia for her excellent reporting on the planned harbor expansion. I also thank Joe Parnell, Debra Schnabel, Anne Boyce and George Figdor for their publicly voiced concerns, Carol Tuynman for noting the effect of the plan on the waterfront, Bill Kurz for suggesting, among other things, that there are safety issues, […]