he Haines Borough Assembly unanimously voted last month to postpone a decision on whether or not to include assembly chambers in the library expansion project until a full assembly is seated. Earlier this year, the assembly voted to spend $30,000 to find out how much such an expansion would cost. At its regular meeting on Sept. 24, […]
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TAB members frustrated by vacant tourism director job
The Haines Borough Assembly directed borough manager Debra Schnabel to advertise for a new tourism director after the position had been vacant for several weeks. The move comes after the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) last week requested the assembly hire a new director, and expressed dissatisfaction regarding the lack of communication with Schnabel regarding the position. Rainbow Glaciers Adventures […]
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Staff to research ‘green’ harbor parking lot
On Sept. 10, the Haines Borough Assembly unanimously directed the manager to explore the possibility of making the Portage Cove boat-launch parking lot ecofriendly. “At the Friday meeting of the James Corner (Field Operations) presentation it became known to me there exists such a thing as a green parking lot,” assembly member Tom Morphet said. “That every […]
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Interview with candidates for the Haines Borough Assembly seats
Do you think the borough’s current level of taxation is appropriate? If not, how would you change it? Sally McGuire: About one-fifth of our sales tax (over $500) is a dedicated tax for tourism and economic development. I would like to see this go into the general fund. It was intended to boost tourism back […]
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New borough planner to start October 14
Haines Borough manager Debra Schnabel hired Tim O’Melia as the new borough planner for his skills in policy and community engagement, she said. The job involves the administration and enforcement of Haines Borough planning and zoning laws and policies and GIS mapping systems, in addition to other responsibilities. During the selection process O’Melia visited the community in early September […]
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Dolphins ready to jump in
The Haines Dolphins Swim Team will be hosting an information and registration event from 5 to 6 pm this Friday, Sept. 27, at the school cafeteria. Come learn about the swim team’s five days-a-week after-school program and be ready to jump in when the renovated pool re-opens. Thanks to Haines Borough for the significant investment in new stainless steel […]
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Students join in worldwide ‘Climate Strike’ movement
On Wednesday, students of all ages marched, chanted, and spoke in alignment with 4 million students across the globe to protest worldwide inaction against climate change. “Climate change is no longer a political issue. It’s about survival,” said march co-organizer and high school senior Dylan Chapell during his opening speech on the front steps of […]
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Vote now, early voting is open
Don’t risk forgetting to vote or having something come up on Election Day. The polls are already open. In our democracy voting is not only a right, it is an obligation. Elections are won and lost not on the strengths of the candidates. Elections are won or lost due to who shows up to vote […]
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Cast your vote for future generations
I believe that we should be living in such a way that the riches we enjoy should be here for our children and grandchildren, and that’s why I’m voting for Zephyr and Sally for Haines Borough Assembly. They’re the only two candidates who have said that they favor protecting our clean water and healthy salmon runs from […]
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Sally McGuire is a team player
I have known Sally McGuire for nearly two decades. Over the years we have shared countless cups of tea while exploring issues important to the Chilkat Valley. Sally is smart, thoughtful, and competent. She is a terrific listener and collaborative problem-solver, and she has a fundamental understanding of the history of the place. She strongly […]