After squabbling with a local developer for more than two years, the Tlingit and Haida Regional Electric Authority board has decided to relinquish its preliminary permit for the Walker Lake hydroelectric project. THREA and John Floreske’s company, Southern Energy Inc., jockeyed for the Walker Lake permit until the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission granted it to […]
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Assembly holds ground on vet village tax exemption vote
Despite appeals from audience members and the Haines Assisted Living community manager, Haines Borough Assembly members declined to reconsider votes made last week to postpone consideration of a property tax exemption for the Soboleff-McRae Veterans Village. About a half-dozen residents turned out at Tuesday’s meeting to ask assembly members to reconsider their vote to postpone an ordinance […]
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No local agreement on pot’s dangers
The Haines Borough Assembly in August passed a resolution opposing Ballot Measure 2. On Tuesday, residents will have the opportunity to decide for themselves whether marijuana should be legalized and commercialized in Alaska. Port Chilkoot Company president Lee Heinmiller, who spoke against the borough weighing in on the issue, said he will be voting “yes” on Tuesday. […]
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Charter rule blocks Schnabel from job
Former Haines Borough Assembly member Debra Schnabel applied for the municipality’s community and economic development director position this week, but code and charter will likely prevent her from being hired. Schnabel applied for the job Tuesday, and acknowledged in her cover letter that borough code currently prohibits her hire. According to code, for one year after an assembly member […]
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Heli-ski event seeking extra area
A worldwide ski and snowboard competition affiliated with Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures has applied to hold an event in Haines, and is seeking areas outside of borough-created boundaries for its show. Borough manager David Sosa has approved in-bounds use for the event but has asked Freeride World Tour to submit an additional application for use […]
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Assembly hopefuls sound alike at 1st forum
Four candidates for Haines Borough Assembly sounded more alike than different at Monday’s forum sponsored by We the People’s Haines chapter. Assembly candidate Mike Case was out of town and couldn’t attend the forum. Mayor candidates Stephanie Scott and Jan Hill were not invited to participate. The Haines School’s Drama, Debate and Forensics team was set to co-sponsor the event, but principal Cheryl […]
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Home rifle range owner wins appeal
The Haines Borough Assembly decided Tuesday a Beach Road man can keep the personal shooting range he’s maintained at his residence for 28 years. The assembly voted unanimously to reverse manager David Sosa’s order for Gary Keller to stop using his backyard shooting range. Though discharging firearms is prohibited in the townsite, Keller received a […]
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Assembly OKs Culbeck for new job
The Haines Borough Assembly Tuesday accepted the manager’s recommendation to hire Darsie Culbeck as the new community and economic development director. The assembly voted 4-1 to approve manager David Sosa’s recommendation. Assembly member George Campbell was opposed. Sosa said he would be meeting with Culbeck Thursday to discuss whether Culbeck will accept the job. The job’s starting […]
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Board rejects digital meeting packet
The Haines Borough school board on Tuesday almost voted to do away with printed meeting packets, before getting hung up on the question of providing computers to board members. Board members instead voiced support for posting meeting packet information and agendas on the district’s website. Tuesday’s discussion started with superintendent Ginger Jewell’s recommendation that the district spend $2,250 […]
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Group wants rest room, sign, paving at Picture Point
Development of Picture Point is moving forward, with a topographical survey completed in July and grading of the parking area set for fall. The Picture Point Design Committee recently recommended the Haines Borough buy a $27,500 rest room and $28,000 “Welcome to Haines” sign for the site. Committee member Barbara Mulford said the group chose the log […]