The District Attorney’s office is postponing a Haines trial because one of the state’s key witnesses, former Haines Borough police chief Bill Musser, hasn’t responded to attempts to reach him. The state has been trying to contact Musser since early June to testify in the second trial of Haines resident Ted Hart, assistant district attorney Amy Paige […]
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Filing period opens Aug. 1 for local offices
Residents who have clamored at recent Haines Borough Assembly meetings for more public involvement can step up Aug. 1 and declare their candidacy for local office. Candidate filing applications are available on the borough website and at the administration office. The filing period is open Aug. 1 through Aug. 20. In October, voters will elect two assembly […]
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Along for ride on Fireman Al’s last day
Fireman and EMT Al Badgley worked his last day for the Haines Borough Friday. During the past two weeks, borough officials and community members have honored the 27-year employee with speeches, special events and an “Al Badgley Day” proclamation. Reporter Eileen McIver shadowed Badgley on his last work day and spoke to him about the job and […]
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Court fees to increase
The Alaska Court System is increasing existing fees and adding new ones beginning Aug. 1. The fee hikes are the result of the state’s budget woes, said Haines Court clerk Bonnie Hedrick, and revenues will go into the state’s general fund. The changes include a new $25 fee for appointing a marriage commissioner and a […]
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Garbage violations unearth bigger concerns
The Haines Borough Assembly last week took a mid-meeting field trip to a west side trailer park in an attempt to settle a dispute between borough staff and the park owners. In the process, they stumbled into some larger issues – including problems with solid waste management. Eagles Nest owners Shane and Janis Horton appealed a May […]
Posted inThank You Letters
Badgley grateful for support, kind words
Wow! I am overwhelmed by the support of the Haines Volunteer Fire Department members, Haines Presbyterian Church and the community of Haines upon my retirement and throughout my career as a paid staff of the HVFD. Thank you for your kind words and letters of encouragement. I am honored and blessed to be part of […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Apply Lutak standard at 26 Mile
What do dog kennels and helicopter noise studies have in common? In fact, two features in the June 18 issue of the Chilkat Valley News address the very same issue: maintaining the peaceful quality of rural residential life in the Haines Borough. The first piece reports on the borough planning commission’s rejection of a Lutak man’s request for […]
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Chamber won’t push borough to cover loss from water
The Haines Chamber of Commerce has rescinded its request that the Haines Borough waive June’s water and sewer fees for local businesses affected by the state’s June 24-26 boil order. Chamber executive director Debra Schnabel said she and chamber president Kyle Gray decided to withdraw the request after the borough administration gave it a lukewarm response. “The chamber really […]
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Nonprofit deadline for grants Aug. 24
Local nonprofits can submit their applications for grant funding to the Haines Borough by 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24. The annual process involves nonprofits applying for funding from three pots of borough money: the “community chest” (from the areawide general fund), the medical service area fund, and the tourism and economic development fund. A committee then scores […]
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Water standards not made up
So-called “water quality consultant” Gershon Cohen is either trying to mislead the public or really doesn’t know what he is talking about in the recent article on cruise ship discharges. The State of Alaska does not make up discharge permit limits and just assume that it protects the environment. The State of Alaska standards are […]