One year after 30 or more vehicles were ransacked downtown, the Haines Borough Police Department has yet to secure charges or convictions in the case. Victims of the break-ins this week said they are “frustrated” and “disgusted” by the inaction, and have called the department’s refusal to return the recovered stolen items “ridiculous” and “completely irresponsible.” […]
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Assembly OKs idea of selling land to brewery
The Haines Brewing Company has cleared another hurdle toward securing 20,000 square feet of borough-owned Main Street property. The Haines Borough Assembly voted 4-2 Tuesday to uphold the planning commission’s recommendation to classify a portion of Lot 8 of the old primary school property as “for sale.” It also voted to direct the manager to proceed with […]
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DOT says Joel hire acceptable
Alaska Department of Transportation Commissioner Pat Kemp said in a press release late Wednesday that the hiring of former Haines Borough Police Sgt. Jason Joel was “in accordance” with state regulations and included “a proper background check.” “The review included speaking with former employers and references… the AMHS Security Officer position… is subject to a probationary period […]
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Fireworks use OK in two areas of townsite
Although there won’t be an official fireworks show this year, residents can organize their own private displays in the townsite, provided they use designated spots during a permitted, two-hour window. The Haines Borough police chief, fire chief and tourism director have agreed to allow discharge of fireworks in two areas: the beach from Picture Point to the […]
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Assembly ‘very pleased’ with new manager Sosa
The Haines Borough Assembly recently reviewed manager David Sosa’s first 60 days on the job, but failed to give any details on the assessment. The assembly voted 5-0 at its June 10 meeting to enter into executive session to review Sosa’s first two months with the borough. Mayor Stephanie Scott summarized the 30-minute discussion in one sentence, saying the general […]
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Nonprofit apps due
Local nonprofits interested in receiving funding from the Haines Borough must submit their grant applications by 5 p.m. July 15. Nonprofits that received funding last year must submit their progress and financial report describing how the organization spent last year’s grant by June 30. Applications and instructions are available online and at the borough administration office on […]
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Board seeks to expand public library in 2 directions
The Haines Borough Public Library board is moving forward with plans to expand the library by adding a reading room on the south end of the building and an employee work station area on the north end. Members of the board recently presented their preliminary plans for the 1,000-square-foot addition to the assembly and planning commission. The […]
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Sanctioned ex-cop to lead ferry security
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Byron Mallott is calling for Gov. Sean Parnell to rescind the hire of former Haines Borough Police Department Sgt. Jason Joel to the Alaska Marine Highway System. The ferry system hired Joel as a security officer in May. Joel resigned from the Haines Borough Police Department under questionable circumstances in April 2011 after working for the […]
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Baskaya ’emergency hire’ for development position
The Haines Borough has hired a “community and economic development special projects manager” to work for two months on tasks related to downtown revitalization and projects previously assigned to executive assistant to the manager Darsie Culbeck. The “emergency hire” of seasonal Haines resident Christina Baskaya is only temporary, said manager David Sosa. An emergency hire can occur […]
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Planners: Sell land to brewery
The Haines Brewing Company is one step closer to locating on Main Street. Both the Haines Borough Planning Commission and Downtown Revitalization Committee overwhelmingly endorsed a proposal by brewery owners Paul Wheeler and Jeanne Kitayama to purchase 20,000 square feet of borough land at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Main Street. Last week, the planning commission […]