The Haines Borough expects to receive an estimated $125,000 in additional money for next year’s budget following recent Congressional reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools funding. How the unexpected money will influence the budget currently under consideration by the borough assembly has yet to be decided. The program has been restored for two years, including $125,000 for the […]
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Public participation plan released
Borough effort seeks to improve process The Haines Borough released its draft Public Participation Plan last week, a 12-step effort outlining how the borough can better engage the public in the formation of important policies, laws and regulations. The plan, drafted by community and economic development director Bill Mandeville, was prompted by citizens and assembly members voicing […]
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Musicians made library event lively
The National Library Week Festivities at the Haines Borough Public Library were a big success, thanks in large part to the generous musicians who played for our Music in the Stacks Series. We’d like to thank all those who came to join us in celebrating this important week, and those who helped make it special, specifically our […]
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Computer initiative stirs school board discussion
At a Tuesday budget workshop, Haines Borough school board members questioned a technology initiative supported by the district’s administration that would provide laptops or iPads to students districtwide, including kindergarten. Superintendent Ginger Jewell also has proposed hiring a “technology integration specialist” to help teachers use the new equipment in the classroom. Several staff members – including some primary […]
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Forum on marijuana will be held April 23
It won’t be held on 4/20, but the Chamber of Commerce is organizing a community forum next week that will focus on the economic and legal aspects of the potential commercialization of marijuana in Haines. The forum will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the ANB Hall on Thursday, April 23. Chamber executive […]
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Case: End 2nd comment period
Swift opposition sends idea to committee Opposition to an ordinance that would eliminate the public comment period at the end of Haines Borough Assembly meetings pushed the legislation into committee before it could even be discussed at the assembly level. Though the ordinance proposed by assembly member Mike Case was initially scheduled for introduction Tuesday, comments from […]
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Supporters: Keep highway school open 2 days weekly
Friends of Mosquito Lake School and Community Center is asking the Haines Borough to spend an additional $9,400 per year to keep the facility open two days a week as a community center. Dana Hallett, coordinator for the group, distributed copies of his proposal to the Haines Borough Assembly this week. The group said the building could be used […]
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Police force reduced to 2 officers
And then there were two. As of this week, Haines Borough police officers Joshua Dryden and Jeremy Groves are the only two members of the police staff who haven’t resigned. Officer Jason Rettinger submitted his resignation Tuesday and will be moving to Jauneau, manager David Sosa said. The five-officer department was already operating with only four officers. […]
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Study: Heli-skiing best bet for winter tourism expansion
The Haines Borough released its Haines Winter Visitor Industry study this week, which identifies heli-skiing as the sector with the most potential for growth. The $30,000 study conducted by the McDowell Group analyzed data and trends from October 2013 to April 2014. It included interviews with more than 40 regional business owners, recreational club representatives and event […]
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Legislature cutting local jobs, services
Forestry office eliminated The Haines Division of Forestry office was apparently eliminated and the future of public radio funding and the ferry schedule hanged in the balance after legislators in the state House and Senate passed their respective versions of the state operating budget in recent weeks. The cuts could eliminate hundreds of thousands of […]