Employment in the Haines Borough has rallied from its mid-pandemic low but still is short of pre-pandemic levels, according to state data and an economic analysis released last week. The borough’s workforce grew by about 5% and wages grew by about 9% between 2020 and 2021. Still, employment was down 21% last year compared to 2019, according […]
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Jones is a well-rounded candidate
Kathy and I support Margarette Jones for the Haines Borough Assembly because she grew up in Haines, graduated from college with a degree in political science, and chose to return to Haines to use her education to benefit Haines! She has volunteered for various worthwhile activities, including helping build a church/school in Africa; was director of a […]
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Vote to contract Turnagain for dock project delayed
The Haines Borough Assembly voted unanimously Tuesday to schedule a special meeting to discuss the approval of a contract with Turnagain Marine after Lynn Canal Conservation (LCC) and many of its members accused borough staff of promoting a new dock design outside of the public process. Mayor Douglas Olerud requested that the assembly schedule the special meeting. “Reading the comments […]
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Without assistant principal, school district distributes duties among staff
The unanticipated resignation of Haines School’s assistant principal last month has led the school district to distribute duties among existing staff. Haines Borough School District superintendent Roy Getchell told the school board Tuesday that the district wasn’t able to fill the assistant principal position before the school year with a candidate that met standards. He called the proposal […]
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An interview with Senator Lisa Murkowski
CVN reporter Max Graham and KHNS reporter Brandon Wilks interviewed U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski when she visited Haines last week. Below is a transcript of the interview edited for clarity and length. During her visit, Murkowski attended the Alaska Outdoor Alliance Confluence, a conference about building a sustainable outdoor recreation industry across the state. She […]
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Vote for Eric Holle
The Haines Borough now has assembly members addressing capital improvements, affordable housing, tax reform, comprehensive planning and other development priorities. What we lack is knowledgeable and experienced assembly members whose communication skills can effectively contribute to the policy decisions that tie those issues together to achieve a healthy sustainable environment, a vibrant economy, and the quality of […]
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Vote for Ben
Fall time and election season are upon us here in Haines. It is time once again for us to be mindful as we choose who will represent us and steer the course for our community. Having been on the assembly, I have an intimate knowledge of the time, energy and effort required to be an […]
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Borough should buy state campground
The State of Alaska, which has abandoned Mosquito Lake campground, can’t fix the Chilkat State Park road, gave up on management of brown bears along the Chilkoot River and aggravated the situation there with a poorly designed, raised roadbed, now wants to end camping at Portage Cove campground, one of our town’s gems. The State […]
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Camping at Portage Cove Park to end
Alaska State Parks soon to implement user fees Day use fees and an end to camping at Portage Cove are among a number of measures that Alaska State Parks is preparing to implement at its Haines parks, as the state looks to bolster revenue and improve management. The state will institute day use and boat […]
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Return of tourists tests Chilkoot corridor
After two slow pandemic seasons, tourists are once again flocking to the Chilkoot River, causing traffic jams and flouting bear safety protocol. Recent reports of crowding and reckless behavior during peak bear-viewing season at the state recreation area 10 miles north of town have placed under scrutiny the state’s $1.5 million corridor improvement project that […]