The head of the Haines Borough’s finance committee said she won’t pursue a “lifetime” motor vehicle registration, or “Z tags,” for trailers and old autos available to municipalities since 2015. Diana Lapham, committee chair, said she’s taking a “wait and see” approach to the law, as she believed there was consideration of repealing the program. […]
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Local man dies
Aaron Nash, 38, of Haines died Tuesday after suffering an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, Haines Borough Police confirmed. The state medical examiner has ordered an autopsy.
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Express support of local nonprofits
The people of Haines understand the importance of nonprofits to our quality of life and for the services nonprofits provide that government does not provide. Nonprofits thrive with the volunteer involvement and financial support of hundreds of community residents. The borough should step up to the plate with financial support for the programs that benefit […]
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Freeriders here March 12
Organizations and businesses around town are scrambling to prepare for the Freeride World Tour, with event staff scheduled to begin arriving in Haines on Saturday, March 12. The international ski and snowboard competition is returning to Haines, despite last year’s frustrating weather that kept athletes grounded for 10 days. This year’s weather window is March […]
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Nelson wins lawsuit against borough
A Superior Court judge last week ruled the Haines Borough violated its own code last year when it fined a Skyline Estates property owner $600 for failing to meet a deadline for removing improperly-processed glass fill from his property. Resident Paul Nelson was initially fined $300 for using the glass fill and given a 10-day period to […]
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School budget schedule, calendar set
Haines school board members will get their first look at a draft budget for the coming year at a committee meeting set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the high school social studies room. The board’s finance committee includes Brian Clay, Lisa Schwartz and Mike Wilson. The budget schedule includes preparing a working draft for the Haines Borough by April […]
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Splash-O-Rama to offer free lessons, races, life-saving honors
Experienced swimmers and people who just splash are invited to a free day at the pool. The first Splash-O-Rama, a community swimming and water safety day, is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, at the pool. The event includes a 10 a.m. fun swim meet; noon free swim; 1 p.m. […]
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Michigan man new school superintendent
Anthony Habra, who worked the last six years heading up small-town school districts in Michigan, this week signed an agreement for a three-year contract as superintendent of the Haines Borough School District. He’ll be paid $113,000 for his first year on the job and $10,000 for moving expenses. His contract begins July 1. Habra was chosen […]
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Innovation earns library nomination for award
The Haines Borough Public Library is one of 30 finalists for the prestigious National Medal for Museum and Library Service, a recognition director Patricia Brown credits to the library’s innovative programs, dedicated volunteers and hardworking staff. The award is presented annually by the Institute of Museum and Library Services to institutions that demonstrate extraordinary approaches to public […]
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Officer targets alcohol, drug issues
The Haines Borough Police Department’s new officer is hoping to ramp up enforcement of drug and alcohol-related crimes, including driving under the influence and over-serving at local bars. Chris Brown, 37, started on the job Feb. 12. Before moving to Haines, Brown worked for seven years as a sheriff’s deputy with the Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Department […]