The Haines Dolphins Swim Team would like to thank the many volunteers and organizations that have contributed to the success of our team. In January, an army of volunteer timers, officials and parents made the Haines swim meet a big success. Swimmers from Whitehorse, Y.T., and Juneau and their families packed the pool. In February, Haines Borough facilities […]
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Harbor crew saves sinking pleasure boat
A response by Haines Borough harbor crew kept a 35-foot cabin cruiser from sinking near Battery Point on March 25. Alan Bosworth, wife Angela Bosworth and teenage daughter Destiny Bosworth were aboard their 35-foot Formula cabin cruiser “Rambo,” en route to their homestead near Sullivan Island, when the vessel apparently struck a submerged log about a mile […]
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Report details cop’s accidental shooting
A report recently released by the Alaska State Troopers determined a Haines Borough police officer made several errors during a training exercise that ended with the officer shooting himself in the wrist. According to the report compiled by trooper Andrew Neason, officer Brayton Long failed to perform a proper “Rock and Lock” step, did not perform a […]
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Mayor calls for town to turn over new leaf
Months after Haines Borough Mayor Jan Hill referred to the community as the most “hateful and vindictive” as she has seen it during her lifetime, Hill repeated her call this week for the town to turn over a new leaf regarding its outlook and attitudes. Hill said she was inspired by the energy the Freeride World Tour competitors and […]
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Assembly OK with beer and wine license
The Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday voted unanimously to issue a statement of non-objection to the Pilot Light Restaurant’s state application for a beer and wine license. The Pilot Light, which is opening in Fort Seward where Mosey’s was formerly housed, applied to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for the public convenience license, which would allow it […]
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Borough to pay half of Nelson’s expenses
Lawyers representing the Haines Borough and property owner Paul Nelson have reached a settlement agreement to pay for about 50 percent, or $4,500, of Nelson’s legal fees in the lawsuit he recently won against the municipality. The two parties decided to settle the question of reimbursement of legal fees outside of court, Nelson said. “My attorney recommended […]
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Assembly rejects bid for harbor advisory vote
An attempt to make the Haines Borough scrutinize how it will finance future phases of the Small Boat Harbor expansion project failed Tuesday, with only two assembly members in favor of sending the question to committee for further discussion. Assembly member Tresham Gregg submitted a proposal to his peers last week, calling for a cost/benefit analysis of […]
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Budget would cut library’s Internet service
Dozens of libraries around the state, including the Haines Borough Public Library, are concerned about recent cuts by the House and Senate finance committees that would eliminate funding used to provide Internet to Alaskans in rural areas. The two committees have zeroed out funding for the Alaska Online with Libraries Program, or OWL, which provides funding for […]
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Action delayed on commercial trailer committee
Three months after the Haines Borough Planning Commission recommended Mayor Jan Hill appoint a committee to dig into the issue of commercial trailers, the group has yet to be formed. At its December meeting, commission chair Rob Goldberg raised the issue because of the recent proliferation of trailers and the lack of guidance on how to properly permit or otherwise […]
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Nordic skiers enjoyed great conditions
Under a sunny sky and with great trail conditions, about 20 racers came out to ski the 3rd annual Miles Klehini Classic Ski Race at 25 Mile. The Haines Ski and Hike Club is grateful to the following for supporting the race: James Alborough of Bear Star Web Design for updating our website, http://www.haineski.org; Leslie Ross […]