The people of the United States of America have a birthright and constitutional rights to freedom and due process of law. The Haines Borough code requires members of the Haines Borough Assembly and administration to take an oath of office to support the constitution of the United States, the constitution of the State of Alaska and the Haines Borough Charter. Some […]
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Freeride event seeks funding, closer heli=pad
he manager of the Freeride World Tour told the Haines Chamber of Commerce last week that securing sponsorships to increase contributions to the event and providing a closer helicopter landing zone are important to its future here. Also, a chair lift ski hill for athletes to use on non-event days would help, Nicholas Hale-Woods said. […]
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John Schnabel dies at 96
NOTE TO NON-SUBSCRIBERS: THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPER, INCLUDING THE JOHN SCHNABEL OBITUARY, AVAILABLE FOR $5. TO RECEIVE A PDF COPY VIA EMAIL, CALL 907-766-2688 WITH VALID CREDIT CARD INFORMATION. John Schnabel, a hard-driving sawmill owner and developer who became a gold miner and achieved national fame as a reality TV star, died March 18. Schnabel, 96, […]
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No unlimited use for heliport
The Haines Borough Planning Commission narrowly decided March 10 to deny a landowner’s request for unlimited use of a heliport near 35 Mile Haines Highway, stating that minimal historical use doesn’t entitle the owner to land as many helicopters as he wants on the property year-round. The commission split 4-3 in the vote to uphold the decision by former […]
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Amphibious craft makes forced landing at Lutak
An an amphibious plane made an emergency landing in Lutak Inlet Wednesday about a mile north of the ferry terminal. No injuries were reported in the incident involving an Alaska Seaplanes DeHavilland Beaver. Mechanical issues caused a loss of fuel pressure, forcing pilot Sam Stensland, who was en route from Juneau to Skagway with one passenger, to […]
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District cuts technology position
One year after the Haines Borough school board committed to $125,000 in high-tech classroom upgrades and $75,000 annually in lease fees, it has eliminated a $72,000 job designed to help teachers incorporate the new devices into instruction. Some teachers who’ve taken advantage of work by technology integration specialist Sara Hadad said the position was valuable and saved them […]
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Pioneer Bar for sale
The Pioneer Bar and Bamboo Room Restaurant is advertised for sale. Bob and Christy Fowler are aiming to move on from the downtown landmark that’s been in Christy’s family since 1953. The couple has owned it since 1991. Christy said this week that family priorities are behind their decision. “I haven’t had a summer off […]
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Interest in pot shop apparently low
Entrepreneurs in communities as far-flung as Sand Point and Coffman Cove are champing at the bit to get a marijuana business license from the State of Alaska, but interest in Haines appears to be lacking. The Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office recently published a list of more than 200 individuals or companies who have applied […]
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Assembly ponders proposed ‘code of conduct’
In recent years, behavior at Haines Borough Assembly meetings has gotten a bit unruly. “Some of the meetings recently have just been haywire,” said assembly member Margaret Friedenauer, who along with fellow assembly member Ron Jackson has put together a proposed “Code of Conduct Policy” for assembly and advisory board members. The four-page document includes 11 main […]
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Crash survivor to youths: Swimming skills critical
Knowing the passengers aboard his plane could swim gave him confidence he could make a water landing in Lynn Canal in November, pilot Mike Mackowiak told a group of youths Saturday. Without swimming skills, the crash outcome could have been tragic, Mackowiak said at “Splash-O-Rama,” a special event at the Haines pool that included a ceremony honoring […]