Josie Allen celebrated her 40th birthday camping on the Katzehin and hiking the ridge towards Santa Claus Mountain with friends Alissa Henry, Gen Bell, Knikki Cinocco, Leslie Ross and Rio Ross-Hirsch. “Great group of ladies,” Allen said. “I look forward to trying again later in the season.” They hit snow line about halfway up their hike, and enjoyed a fabulous […]

Kimberley Strong is running for the Sealaska Board as an independent candidate. “Sustainability of our traditional ways of living off the land is very important to me,” said Strong. “My vision for Sealaska is sustainable economic growth that creates employment and distribution opportunities for our shareholders.” Strong currently serves as tribal president of the Chilkat Indian […]

Mike Case, a former Haines Borough Assembly member and Mayor, has moved with dog Fox to the Palmer Pioneer Home. Case said that although it is quite a change from his Haines life, he appreciates the outstanding staff. “I miss my friends,” he said. “I listen to KHNS every morning to keep track of what’s going on.” Friends can send mail […]

Liam Cassidy and Tracy Wirak were married on Saturday, June 6th, just past Kelgaya Point. The bride’s sister, Lizi Wirak, served as marriage commissioner during a small evening ceremony attended by a few close friends. The couple exchanged rings made by Brittany Dunbar, the bride wore a flower crown made by Vija Pelekis, and the bouquet was made from lupine gathered from Kelgaya Point. […]

Amelia Nash celebrated her birthday last week with a virtual karaoke party. “Sing me a song for my birthday!” she wrote. “I miss public singing. I miss watching people sing.” As an incentive, Amelia Nash offered $5 to the local food bank for each song, with a cap of 20 songs. Participants danced and sang the […]

Friends and family celebrated Mary Price’s 89th birthday Tuesday with a parade on Deishu Drive. The event was held outdoors with masks and hand sanitizer available for visitors. In addition, friends were encouraged to drive by to wish Price happy birthday. “We had people going by consistently for the whole night,” said daughter Nadine Price, who came from Anchorage […]

The Haines High School cross-country team has finished its second week of practice with new coach Jordan Baumgartner. “We’ve had a really good turnout this year,” activities director Lynzee Swinton said. “Our first practice we had 20 kids.” Swinton said new physical-distancing protocols are in place, which include a pre-practice screening and temperature check. She said students have done […]

Polly Bryant and Dylan Palmieri were married on Saturday, August 15 at the Valley of the Eagles Golf Course. Eddie Bryant walked his daughter down the aisle, and parents LaVerne Bryant and Greg and Anne Marie Palmieri attended the ceremony. Al Giddings married the couple. “He’s like family to me,” said bride Polly Bryant. Matrons of honor were Rebekah Green Reams and Jess Giddings Strutz, and bridesmaids included Mia Hines, Zoe Hamilton, […]

Sean and Savannah Maidy, along with their children Piper and Rory, are quarantining with Sean Maidy’s parents, Kevin and Ann Maidy in Cary, Illinois where they’ve moved. The family took eight days to road trip south. They saw bears, bison, prairie dogs, and juvenile reindeer, said Savannah Maidy. “Caliber our dog loved it, but he wasn’t a fan of the bison.” Sean Maidy […]

Jaxson Jaret Robert Grant was born Aug. 28 to Lyndsey Hura and Jaret Grant. Grandmother Jessie Grant, grandparents Teresa and Larry Hura, and uncle Nik Hura joined the parents in Anchorage to welcome the new baby. Big sisters Lillee and Natalee Grant were excited to meet their new brother. Lyndsey is grateful for the support from grandmothers Teresa and Jessie who have been taking great care of the new mother and baby […]