The next Haines Borough manager will work more closely with and report more frequently to the assembly if members adopt changes approved by the Personnel Committee at a meeting Monday. At the meeting, the three committee members, Stephanie Scott, Zephyr Sincerny and Paul Rogers, went over suggested changes for the borough manager’s job description in preparation for advertising […]
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Mayoral candidates contrast leadership styles at final forum
Haines’ two mayoral candidates—incumbent Jan Hill and challenger Doug Olerud—spent much of the Sept. 25 KHNS-CVN forum highlighting their similarities. Both grew up in the Chilkat Valley, say they want to promote civil discourse in borough government and describe a vision for Haines that involves job creation through expanded resource development. Candidates differ in the main message […]
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Assembly restarts manager hiring process
After four months of inactivity, the Haines Borough Assembly took a step toward hiring a new, permanent manager, setting meeting dates for the Personnel Committee to review the job description and for a town hall to gather public input about the manager’s role. Haines has been without a permanent manager since Debra Schnabel was fired by the assembly in […]
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Candidates talk mining during final forum
The Haines chapter of the Alaska Miners Association hosted the final forum of the election season this week where candidates answered questions related to the future of mining in the Chilkat Valley and Constantine Metal Resources exploration at the Palmer Project. Liz Cornejo, former vice-president of community affairs of Constantine, hosted the forum via Zoom. […]
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Candidates discuss firing, budget and cultural institutions
Questions about an ore terminal, the firing of manager Debra Schnabel and the best way to keep cultural institutions open during economically challenging times highlighted differences in Haines Borough Assembly and mayoral candidates at forums this past week. KHNS and the CVN co-hosted a forum Monday for the six assembly candidates—Brenda Josephson, Jerry Lapp, Cheryl Stickler, Caitie Kirby, Carol Tuynman […]
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5 moose harvested by 3rd day of season
Moose hunting season began Tuesday and hunters harvested three legal animals on opening day. Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) wildlife biologist Carl Koch said he was unable to spot many moose during recent surveys due to weather conditions, but estimates the population at around 400 moose, which is healthy. “We hope to see […]
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AMHS finalizes winter ferry schedule
The Alaska Marine Highway System began accepting bookings for its winter ferry schedule this month. Under the finalized winter schedule, Haines will receive three port calls a week—Sunday, Tuesday, Friday—from the LeConte until the vessel goes into layup in mid-February. After that, the community will receive a weekly visit from the Matanuska until the LeConte […]
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Interim manager describes AIDEA conversation
News of a meeting between borough staff, Mayor Jan Hill and the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) regarding Lutak Dock repair needs is generating interest among local conservation groups. In a Sept. 14 email, Lynn Canal Conservation criticized the borough for lack of transparency about the discussion with AIDEA, and urged the public to contact assembly members and request a […]
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Candidates differ in COVID-19 response and new revenue ideas
Messages from mayoral and assembly candidates at the Haines Chamber of Commerce’s Sept. 9 forum were largely the same. The eight candidates—two mayoral and six assembly— emphasized working together and the need to create more business opportunities in Haines to help stimulate the economy, without offering many specifics. Areas where the candidates distinguished themselves included […]
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Two candidates, withdraw from, local races
Less than a week after the Aug. 20 filing deadline, two candidates have withdrawn from the Haines Borough Assembly and school board races—Tresham Gregg from the assembly race and Sara Chapell from the school board contest. Chapell’s withdrawal means the four remaining candidates—school board member Brian Clay, school board president Anne Marie Palmieri, high school senior Lydia Andriesen and Tiffany DeWitt—are guaranteed seats […]