The Haines Borough Planning Commission approved a setback variance on Front Street last week, paving the way for the first home to be built on the Portage Cove beach in more than 20 years. “It’s a little slice of heaven,” said landowner Dave Pahl, who has a shack on a 1,600-square-foot beach lot and is planning to […]
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Earnest, Hill detail Washington trip
Mayor Jan Hill and Haines Borough Manager Mark Earnest traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to lobby for money in support of projects such as Small Boat Harbor expansion and borough acquisition of Picture Point. “In my experience, and I’ve been doing this for over 20 years, it’s very important to have an elected official and someone with the administration,” Earnest […]
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Derby grows with community support
I would like to thank Tony Malone, Ed Barrett, The American Legion, and the Haines Borough School for their support in the Pinewood Derby this year. This is the Scouts’ second year and we continue to grow with the support of the community. We couldn’t have done it without you. […]
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Deep freeze: Frost line still down
A deep frost continues to hamper utility services around town. At least 18 water lines are frozen around town, Haines Borough water and sewer operator Scott Bradford said this week. A majority of those are against the Mount Ripinsky hillside, where rocky, exposed soil is more susceptible to cold. Borough crews have been able to flush major culverts with […]
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Trailer homes escape taxes
The Haines Borough Assembly may look at reimposing property taxes on mobile homes. Mobile homes previously were taxed under the borough’s business property tax, along with heavy equipment, fishing boats, and other money-making property, until that tax was repealed in 2009. Rescinding the tax meant that residents who live in trailers in trailer parks, […]
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Picked, clicked groups net $16K
Ten local nonprofits have received pledges totaling $15,650 through the 2011 Permanent Fund Dividend’s “Pick. Click Give.” program. The PFD filing period closed March 31. According to an announcement at http://www.pickclickgive.org, 18,726 Alaskans pledged nearly $1.6 million to nonprofits through the program. About 3.4 percent of those who filed their PFDs online contributed to the program. […]
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Joel resigns police post
Officer Jason Joel resigned from the Haines Borough Police Department effective April 4. Joel served in the department five years and said this week he’s seeking seasonal employment on the North Slope. Joel had been a police sergeant, but his rank shifted to patrolman at the beginning of February, a change police chief Gary Lowe said Joel sought for […]
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Scooper finds a lot to doo
Maggie Stern went for a treasure hunt of sorts Tuesday, prospecting for nuggets left behind by the town’s dogs during winter. A walk around Helms Loop Road and the old school corner at Third and Main had netted her a yield of several gallons. “It bothers me to see dog poop everywhere, and I’m a […]
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SEABA seeks planners’ OK of heliport at 26 Mile
Members of the Haines Borough Planning Commission on Thursday were slated to consider a conditional use permit for a 26 Mile Haines Highway heliport that would serve helicopter skiing tours, but the applicants withdrew their request. Borough clerk Julie Cozzi said applicants had withdrawn their conditional use permit request, but “they plan to bring it back.” The next planning […]
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Residents join march against abuse
About 30 people marched down Main Street on Thursday, urging Alaskans to “Choose Respect.” “Our march represented taking a stand against domestic violence and sexual abuse and being a voice, showing the community that there are other options and help available,” said coordinator Jackie Mazeikas of SEARHC. The march from the bank to the Haines Borough Public […]