Nine Haines nonprofit groups are seeking $62,600 worth of grant money from the Haines Borough. While the borough has $65,000 set aside to allocate to nonprofit organizations in 2017, the question is whether all nine qualify for specific pools of Haines money. The $65,000 consists of $32,500 from the borough’s general fund, $15,000 from its medical […]
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Two charges dropped in local drug case
The Juneau-based district attorney’s office dropped two of four drug-related charges last week against a well-known Haines marijuana advocate. Dean “Bear” Lari, 54, was originally charged in Alaska District Court with three counts of drug possession and one count of delivering drugs, all felony charges. The original three possession charges were for marijuana, cocaine and […]
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Planners seek stronger voice
Want conceptual plans early, review power The Haines Borough Planning Commission last week unanimously endorsed wording of a draft ordinance that would give the group earlier input and review power on future borough projects. Borough code stipulates that “the commission shall review and report to the borough assembly regarding the location, design, construction, demolition or disposition of […]
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Swollen list of voters adds context to turnout
Ever wonder why Haines’ voter turnout percentages seem low? Local elections officials reported the official turnout for the recent municipal election at 45 percent, or 1,031 ballots cast from a possible 2,283 eligible voters in the borough. The number of eligible voters may seem high, especially when it’s compared to the state’s most recent population […]
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Planners uphold decision on harbor
The Haines Borough Planning Commission last week upheld a land use permit for the harbor expansion, but one appellant said he’ll appeal that decision, this time to the borough assembly. Paul Nelson, one of three Haines residents to challenge borough manager Bill Seward’s decision to issue the permit, said this week he would appeal again. “I understand […]
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Police Report
The Haines Borough Police Department did not provide a police blotter for the past week as of press time Wednesday.
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Juneau road talk heats up assembly
Days before Alaska Gov. Walker was expected to address residents on the topic of Juneau access, Haines Borough Assembly members wavered over what message they would present to him. Assembly member Margaret Friedenauer requested to discuss the topic at Tuesday’s meeting so members could be on the same page about the borough’s position. The borough has historically […]
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Fort Seward bioswale aims to trap, filter dirty snow
At the southwest corner of the Fort Seward parade grounds, work started Monday on two crescent-shaped “bioswales,” subterranean catchments aimed at preventing pollutants in plowed snow from entering Portage Cove. Takshanuk Watershed Council executive director Meredith Pochardt watched Monday as a Haines Borough crew filled a three-foot-deep trench with three-inch rocks. Wrapped in a geotextile fabric, the […]
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Assembly OKs Lutak Dock bid
To spend $130K for conceptual designs The Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday unanimously approved $129,530 for conceptual designs for replacing or refurbishing Lutak Dock. In awarding the contract to R & M Consultants, Inc. of Anchorage, the assembly accepted the recommendation of a review committee comprised of citizens, users and borough officials. R&M Consultants was one of six firms […]
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Park status for Carrs Cove property?
Four members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee walked Carrs Cove Friday to determine if the land could be designated as a Haines Borough park. The borough set aside the nearly four-acre parcel in 1997 when it sold parcels in its Carrs Cove subdivision, adjacent and south of the recreation land. The area is zoned for […]