Bullying isn’t something that just happens in schools, or among middle-schoolers. And it doesn’t always look like a student being pushed into a locker, or teased during recess. That’s part of the message Lynn Canal Counseling Service’s new “bully-proofing” campaign is trying to get across, said LCCS supervisor Kelly Williamson. Williamson and Domestic Violence Prevention Initiative coordinator […]
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Official wears ‘shut up’ T-shirt to public hearing
A planning commissioner’s choice of a T-shirt to wear at last week’s meeting of the group rankled some citizens and at least one fellow commissioner. Turner wore a shirt showing a smiley face with its mouth duct-taped over and the words, “I like the sound you make when you shut up.” About 10 citizens attended […]
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New trailers get jump on committee
As the Haines Borough struggles to address the lingering issue of how to permit commercial trailers, more are setting up shop around town. Cheechako Tacos, a food truck run by Gregory Cooper, is planning to open by June 20 near 1 Mile Haines Highway. Another commercial trailer selling T-shirts has recently popped up across from the Port […]
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Mayor Hill reins in parks committee
Haines Borough Mayor Jan Hill is putting her foot down over what she sees as the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee’s overreach on the Small Boat Harbor expansion project. Tension between the committee and the mayor’s “waterfront aesthetics subcommittee” arose in April when the Port and Harbor Advisory Committee called a joint meeting with Parks and Rec to […]
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Hill considers Washington, D.C. trip to seek funds
Haines Borough Mayor Jan Hill said a recent visit to town by U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, was encouraging and Hill is considering a trip to Washington, D.C., to push for federal funding of specific projects. “(Murkowski) had no news for us, but made a clear invitation that it was time to come back to D.C. to see […]
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Relax open container law for fest?
Should the Haines Borough suspend its open container ordinance during the annual Great Alaska Craft Beer and Homebrew Festival? Mayor Jan Hill this week said she and others in the borough office are discussing that idea, following last weekend’s 24th Beer Fest, which occurred without arrests or major problems. Beer Fest participants, many who travel around town on foot, […]
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Funding sought for ferry plan
A regional economic development organization is asking the Haines Borough and other communities for money toward crafting a 25-year plan for a sustainable ferry system, but some are skeptical about whether the state is serious about committing to reforms. Gov. Bill Walker recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Southeast Conference to draft a long-term plan for […]
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Assembly defeats attempt to terminate lobbyist contract
A Haines Borough Assembly member on Tuesday made a move to terminate Bill Thomas’s lobbyist contract, but other members weren’t on board with the plan. Assembly member Ron Jackson wanted to direct interim manager Brad Ryan to work with the borough attorney to clarify the $45,000 contract’s termination clause and, if possible, end the contract effective June […]
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End draws near for ‘The Swamp’
A Haines Borough Assembly member on Tuesday made a move to terminate Bill Thomas’s lobbyist contract, but other members weren’t on board with the plan. Assembly member Ron Jackson wanted to direct interim manager Brad Ryan to work with the borough attorney to clarify the $45,000 contract’s termination clause and, if possible, end the contract effective June […]
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Assemblyman’s absences at issue
The Haines Borough administration is grappling with how to deal with complaints about assembly member George Campbell’s continued physical absence from meetings. About a month ago, Campbell took a job with Harris Air in Sitka. Before that, he worked briefly for Guardian Flight out of Kotzebue. As a result, Campbell has been out of town for large […]