In the wake of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget that would slash about $1.7 million in state funding to the borough, assembly member Brenda Josephson has suggested placing a hiring freeze on “non-essential positions” until the Haines Borough Assembly finalizes its 2020 budget. She defined non-essential positions as jobs outside of the school district, public works, or […]
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Duly Noted
Silvia Rose Lynch was born 5:05 a.m. Sept. 7 at Bartlett Hospital in Juneau to Stojanka and Nels Lynch. She weighed 7 lbs., 8 ounces, and measured 21.25 inches. Silvia joins big sister Lani, 18 months, who’s trying to help out with the diaper-changing. “Lani loves her little sister,” Stojanka said. Grandparents are Chip and Heather Lende and Holly Irwin. Ron and Jacque Horn went to Lander, Wyo., […]
Posted inNews, Local News, Klukwan
Klukwan school to lose teacher amid budget cuts
Chatham School District administrators won’t replace a Klukwan teacher next year, leaving only two teachers on staff. Gov. Dunleavy’s proposed cuts would eliminate $800,000 from the district’s budget, an amount district superintendent Ann Hilburn said would be devastating. Hilburn said the district, which includes Klukwan, Gustavus and Angoon, is preparing a budget that anticipates cuts of 5 to […]
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Subcommittee to inventory local trails
A new trails subcommittee workshop aims to complete an inventory assessment of trails, consider trespass issues or consider establishment of an easement on paths that cross private properties, maintain and repair community trails and create a schedule for trail maintenance. The group, established as an offshoot of the Haines Borough Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, derived its […]
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Business Briefs
Juneau-based firm buys local accounting business Bengie’s Business Services changed hands after nearly two decades under Bengie Stuart. In February, Stuart sold her business to a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firm based in Juneau, Elgee Rehfeld LLC. The firm is currently interviewing candidates to find a full-time staff person for their new office, Bob Rehfeld, […]
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Drug task force finds alcohol major contributor to crime
While the Haines Borough’s drug enforcement task force has worked since June 2017 to find solutions to drug-related issues, recent data analyzing 12 months of emergency visits to the Haines Health Center and eight years of substance abuse data from the Lynn Canal Behavioral Health Clinic point to alcohol as a far greater issue. The behavioral health […]
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Longtime PC chair passes the torch
Earlier this year, Rob Goldberg stepped down as longtime chair of Haines Borough Planning Commission to allow for new leadership in 2019. Past and present commissioners define Goldberg’s legacy as even keeled, non-partisan and open minded. “I think most people in Haines like Rob Goldberg,” former chair Jim Stanford said this week. “He has this phenomenal curiosity […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
There’s no such thing as a small drug issue
I applaud Sue Folletti for speaking out about the drug problem in Haines in last week’s issue. She couldn’t have said it better. Sharon Resnick however, is incorrect in her statement that very few people in Haines bring drugs into our community. The drugs in our town are far scarier than a drug canine. Even […]
Posted inThank You Letters
Thanks for installing our dish washer
Dishes at the Haines Senior Center are looking shiny, and getting cleaned more efficiently, thanks to the brand new dishwasher! Thank you to the Haines Borough for taking the time and installing this for us, we really appreciate it! Would also like to thank Rita Brouillette, Ben Cherry, Mellissa King, and Sara Ciaverelli for graciously hand washing […]
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Sex crime response team lacks equipment to function
A sexual assault response team that would allow victims to be examined and treated without leaving Haines is stalled by lack of forensic equipment. Sexual Assault Response Teams, called SARTs, are multi-disciplinary groups comprised of a medical professional, a law enforcement agent and a victim advocate. The group is aimed at providing immediate coordinated response […]