The Haines Borough Assembly discussed and made amendments to the $13.3 million 2019 fiscal year budget Tuesday—which included voting to allow children under 18 years old free admission to the pool, approving a $40,000 online government engagement platform, and deciding whether to hire an additional employee in the planning department. The assembly unanimously approved member Heather Lende’s […]
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Little League starts Saturday
Haines Little League sprouted back up this spring after about a five-year slump. Organizer and A’s team manager Anne Fossman said she wanted kids too old for t-ball to be able play baseball this summer. “There really was nothing for the 9- through 12-year-olds,” Fossman said. “We polled a bunch of parents before we had […]
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Assembly adopts naming policy, mayor issues Ward statement
The Haines Borough Assembly voted 5-1 to adopt a naming policy that allows the body to name public places and facilities for individuals five years after they’ve died, or in a group’s case been disbanded for at least five years. The action comes after revelations surfaced earlier this month that former Haines School teacher, principal and superintendent […]
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Assembly gets existential
The Haines Borough Assembly met Monday and discussed their effectiveness as a body and as individual representatives. The special meeting, which is slated to occur the third week of each month, is the latest effort from the assembly to increase its efficiency and engage in productive discussions. The meeting opened with assembly member Heather Lende proposing they […]
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Assembly weighs Chilkoot congestion during tour permit approval hearing
The Haines Borough Assembly wrestled with the issue of Chilkoot corridor congestion last week before approving a new tour permit. Increased human traffic on the road has led to potentially dangerous encounters with bears. An Alaska Department of Fish and Game technician quit his job last year after a crowd of bear viewers near the Chilkoot River […]
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Assembly to adopt naming policy
In light of the discovery that a former Mayor dedicated the school gym to Karl Ward, the borough assembly has directed manager Debra Schnabel to create a policy for naming public facilities. Last week four men came forward alleging Ward sexually abused them or approached them inappropriately when they were students. Ward, who died 21 years ago, was a […]
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Assembly comments on timber sale
The Haines Borough Assembly approved a letter to the University of Alaska requesting information on its development plan for a proposed timber harvest of 150 million board feet from more than 13,000 acres—the bulk of the University’s holdings in the borough. The harvest period would last at least 10 years and would also occur on Mental Health […]
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Former Haines students come forward alleging sexual abuse by Karl Ward
Four Haines High School alumni came forward this week detailing sexual abuse by former Boy Scout leader, school principal and superintendent Karl Ward, who died 21 years ago. Craig Loomis, Robert Brouillette, Nick Kokotovich and Roger Schnabel allege that Ward fondled them or acted inappropriately toward them while they were visiting at his home. The […]
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Former Haines students allege sexual abuse by Karl Ward
Four Haines High School alumni came forward this week detailing sexual abuse by former Boy Scout leader, school principal and superintendent Karl Ward, who died 21 years ago. Craig Loomis, Robert Brouillette, Nick Kokotovich and Roger Schnabel allege that Ward fondled them or acted inappropriately toward them while they were visiting at his home. The […]
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Public packs assembly chambers during timber sale meeting
The Haines Borough Assembly heard from more than 40 people Tuesday about the University of Alaska’s proposed 13,000-acre timber sale, but more questions were raised than answered. Assembly member Heather Lende said until the university sends a representative to Haines, the community is in the dark. “I think that even by announcing this sale in the media […]