When I arrived in Haines in October 2020, Tyler was one of the first people within my age group that I connected with. The very first thing I noticed about her was the absolute love she has for Haines. She truly finds this place remarkable, and her love for Haines is contagious. Tyler is one […]
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Huling would be an invaluable asset
We are fortunate to have a young person of Tyler Huling’s caliber running for a seat on the Haines Borough Assembly. Tyler is a lifelong Alaskan with a unique skill set that will benefit Haines. As a community organizer doing contract work, Tyler handled controversial issues and navigated through a broad range of strong and diverse opinions. She is a […]
Posted inNews, Haines Borough
Assembly to reconsider seasonal sales tax
The Haines Borough Assembly will likely make changes to the proposed seasonal sales tax ordinance that could go before voters this October, with most saying the current ballot question is too complicated. “I voted against this and the reason I did is because I could not understand it,” assembly member Jerry Lapp said at Tuesday’s finance committee meeting. “And […]
Posted inElections, News
Filing period for assembly, school board closes Aug. 20
As of Wednesday, no one had filed to run for Haines Borough Assembly, and current assembly member Carol Tuynman confirmed that she will not seek reelection. “It’s not that I haven’t liked it,” Tuynman said. “I’ve learned a lot, and I’ve enjoyed working with a group of people who want to get things done.” But after […]
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Debris processing to begin Aug. 20
Demo, transport costs born by residents, disaster funds Eligible residents who suffered property damage during the December storms can now dispose of their construction debris beginning Aug. 20, a cost that will be reimbursed by FEMA. Twenty seven applied for the program. A list of eligible residents will be finalized next week. Residents will be […]
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Assembly to tweak museum code
At the Haines Borough Assembly meeting on Tuesday, the assembly made plans to rehash the proposed museum separation ordinance and introduce a slightly revised version at the next meeting. There was some disagreement among assembly members about how much of the relationship between the borough and the museum should be defined in borough code versus in a […]
Posted inHaines Borough, News
Assembly briefs
Assembly approves disaster debris processing funds The Haines Borough Assembly approved unanimously at its Tuesday meeting up to $110,000 for residents who need to dispose of construction debris caused by the December storms. The funding will be reimbursed by FEMA. The Haines Long Term Recovery Group has estimated costs of upwards of $1 million. The borough will […]
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This week in history
July 1971 Non-reserved vehicles have 3-day wait now for ferry Southbound vehicle traffic on the Alaska Ferry System has built up to a point where there is now a three-day wait for passage for vehicles without reservations, local ferry officials said Tuesday. They emphasized, however, that those vehicles with reservations will leave on the day […]
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Mosquito Lake Community Center to host free art camp for children
The Mosquito Lake Community Center will host a free art camp for children starting July 5 and running six weeks. It’s funded by a $14,000 grant from the Rasmuson Foundation. Community center organizer Erika Merklin said she was encouraged to apply for the grant by foundation president and CEO Diane Kaplan. “I already had planned […]
Posted inNews, Housing
Trailer on Main St. raises affordable housing questions
A fifth-wheel trailer at the corner of 6th Avenue and Main Street drew criticism earlier this year when members of the public noticed it was being used as a permanent residence. “It became a primary dwelling, which is not allowed for a trailer outside of a trailer park,” Haines Borough planner Dave Long said. Long began serving […]