The University of Alaska’s land management office is researching its land-use permitting process to allow hunting west of the Chilkat River, University regional manager Laura Carmack said on Monday. In October, the university alleged theft and trespassing issues, including hunting while surveying the land in September. Response from residents who have hunted on unmarked University Land […]
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Handlers cite benefits, drawbacks of police dogs
While Alaska police-canine handlers vouched for their dogs’ ability to act as a deterrent and assist with illegal drug seizures, their endorsement comes with a warning: if you own a police dog, don’t leave your dirty laundry lying around. The Haines Borough Assembly voted unanimously last week to direct borough manager Debra Schnabel to “research and report on the […]
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Speakers approved for mining forum
The Chilkat Valley Mining Forum Committee approved a geologist, a socio-community specialist and a Sealaska board member to present at its Feb. 24 forum, focusing on “community impacts and solutions.” The mining forum is a nine-member group aimed at providing information about mining. Members are: Chilkoot Indian Association, Constantine Metal Resources, Haines Borough, Haines Chamber of […]
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Duly Noted
Stacey Haas and Tyler Scovill were married Saturday, Sept. 10 at Lookout Park before family and friends. In attendance were Stacey’s parents, Chip and Kandus Strong and Stacey’s children, Rachel Haas, who served as maid of honor, and Nathan Haas, who served as ring bearer. Stacey’s brother Barry Ellsworth was in attendance, as well as Stacey’s friend, former resident Krista Skannes, who came up from Juneau. Tyler’s sister Tomi Scovill and his brother-in-law Jim Schnabel joined the celebration with […]
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Assembly approves Alaska Excursions ATV permit
In a 4-1 vote, the Haines Borough Assembly approved the renewal of Alaska Excursions’ Glacier Point ATV permit that prompted questions about how far the assembly should reach as it regulates tour operators. The tour company’s permit was approved with conditions that it reduce its capacity, make its safety plan public, provide a human waste disposal plan […]
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Sniff out the truth of a police dog
The Haines Police and a group of residents are advocating for police dog(s). Some of the most compelling reasons not to have a police dog in Haines are contained in the Haines Borough Police Department Proposed K-9 Program in the Haines Borough Assembly Packet for the January 22nd Assembly meeting. I quote from the aforementioned proposal: Chapter one, page one: “A […]
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Wayward Rouen hanging poolside at HARK
The apparent owners of a duck rescued on Main Street this week said they’ll take him back- if they have to. Sabrina Harvey, her two daughters and friend, Maggie Martin bumped into the fowl on a sidewalk outside Howser’s Sunday. “Woah, there’s a duck,” Harvey remembers thinking. Instead of flying away, the male bird followed […]
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A wave of thanks from the Dolphins
Haines Dolphins Swim Team would like to thank everyone who participated in making our annual Winter Games such a positive success! Thanks so much for your support and generosity: Dedicated, hard-working swim team coaches Jackie, Jim, Sarah, JoJo, Lydia and Dylan. Families, friends, neighbors who came out to volunteer and/or cheer. Contributions of food for […]
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Haines lends a ride to Klukwan students
Much gratitude for the generosity of the Haines Borough School District for allowing Klukwan School (Chatham School District) to use a HBSD van. Thank you for helping make sure that our students can attend school while we wait for a new bus. It is a gift to our entire school community! Jessica Tipkemper
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Police officials at ‘highest levels’ discuss request for Trooper post
The Haines Borough Assembly’s letter to Alaska State Troopers refusing to violate its own charter by providing borough-wide police protection “adds to the conversation the Department of Public Safety will have at the highest levels,” according to Alaska State Trooper’s former acting director Major Andrew Greenstreet. At a Jan. 8 assembly meeting, the borough assembly unanimously voted […]