Seven educators, including two locals, have submitted applications for the Haines School principal position. Interviews are this week with a short list expected by Friday. Haines Borough School District teacher Lily Boron and dean of students Kim Sundberg are among the applicants. Boron has taught in the school district for 21 years and is currently teaching […]
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Haines prepares for Coronavirus threat
As the number of U.S. coronavirus cases continues to climb, state and local government are working to increase preparation for when the disease inevitably reaches Alaska. In Haines, employees at the local Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) clinic conducted a drill with the borough’s emergency service providers last week to prepare for dealing with […]
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This week in history
Nov. 24, 1969 Service will be stressed this year by the Haines Unity of the American Cancer Society (ACS). Anyone who needs help-whether it be for transportation or just a need to talk to someone concerning cancer-can call Belle Sage. Hazel Nelson, service chairman of the Haines Unit, said that bandages, dressings, and other items […]
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Students join in worldwide ‘Climate Strike’ movement
On Wednesday, students of all ages marched, chanted, and spoke in alignment with 4 million students across the globe to protest worldwide inaction against climate change. “Climate change is no longer a political issue. It’s about survival,” said march co-organizer and high school senior Dylan Chapell during his opening speech on the front steps of […]
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School enrollment increases by 29
Enrollment in the Haines Borough School District is at a five-year high, with 29 more students attending class than was budgeted for in the spring. The school receives per-student funding, known as base student allocation, every year based on enrollment. If the enrollment numbers hold through the end of October when the final count takes place, the […]
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New teachers join Haines School
New fifth grade and art teachers have joined the Haines Borough School District this year. Giselle Miller landed the art position, literally, after spending the past several years sailing with her husband in their 38-foot Hans Christian sailboat. The sailed from Southeast Alaska to Mexico and later to New Zealand, where the boat is currently docked. “It’s […]
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Draft budget increases property taxes, no cuts
The Haines Borough manager’s 2020 proposed budget released this week amounts to nearly $18.7 million in total spending using $426,508 of borough reserve funds and an increase in property tax. Last fiscal year, the borough’s budget spent about $13.4 million. This year’s budget would be similar if not for a spending increase that reflects $6.1 million worth […]
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Peratrovich Day events inspired
The Sisters of the ANS Camp 5 would like to thank all those involved in helping make the Annual Elizabeth Peratrovich Day Assembly an inspiring and fun event. We would like to acknowledge Ellen Larson and Jeanne Kitayama for their assistance with making the vests, the Chilkoot Indian Association for donation of the felt, Kyle […]
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Klukwan school to lose teacher amid budget cuts
Chatham School District administrators won’t replace a Klukwan teacher next year, leaving only two teachers on staff. Gov. Dunleavy’s proposed cuts would eliminate $800,000 from the district’s budget, an amount district superintendent Ann Hilburn said would be devastating. Hilburn said the district, which includes Klukwan, Gustavus and Angoon, is preparing a budget that anticipates cuts of 5 to […]
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Officials to discuss tax increases in face of state budget cuts
Town Hall scheduled for March 13 Along with tax increases and spending cuts, the Haines Borough Assembly will consider raising the borough’s tax cap during budget discussions because Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget would reduce state revenue to the borough by about $1.7 million. Dunleavy’s cuts to school debt reimbursement, raw fish tax and the education budget […]