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Duly Noted
Tim Hockin and Melina Shields were married at their house across Mud Bay Saturday under tarps and umbrellas. Aaron Davidman officiated. Nicholas Szatkowski played pre-wedding music. Sarana Miller led the crowd in a processional singing of “Hallelujah” on harmonium. Guests watched from an outdoor chapel fashioned with hemlock slab pews. Family included Tim’s brothers Matt Hockin […]
Former reporter’s book profiles 23 residents
As news reporter at KHNS during the boom years of the Haines cruise ship industry, Ed May watched the reactions of tourists arriving here. After the scenery and the small-town charm, what they seemed to appreciate most were Alaskan stories. “The guides who made the most money in tips were the ones who told the […]
Murkowski to visit Haines
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, will visit Haines on Thursday, Aug. 7. Murkowski’s tentative schedule includes a “windshield tour” of town with borough officials at 9 a.m., a tour of the Soboleff-McRae Veterans Village at 10 a.m., and a community meet-and-greet from noon to 2 p.m. at the Chilkat Center. Murkowski plans to visit Klukwan’s […]
Court Report
Scott A. Bader, 53, was sentenced July 11 after pleading guilty to felony driving under the influence on Sept. 18, 2013. A caller reported a Dodge Ram pick-up truck driving recklessly near the intersection of Front Street and Old Haines Highway before its driver parked at a nearby liquor store and staggered inside. The same […]
Becky’s Place helps women in need
The community of Haines continues to be an inspiration. There are many organizations that work to uplift and support others. Most recently, Becky’s Place, a safe house, answered the call to protect women and children from domestic violence. A special appreciation to the people who saw the need and worked to develop a response! Georgia […]
KHNS staff and board threw great party
I would like to thank the incredible staff and board at KHNS for keeping community radio vital and thriving in Haines, Klukwan and Skagway. My years working at the station have been wonderful experience and an opportunity to work and learn with a talented, creative, committed and professional group of individuals. Thank you for keeping the switch […]
Sales tax delinquents owe borough $229K
The Haines Borough is moving against three businesses that owe an estimated $229,000 in back sales taxes, interest and penalties. According to chief fiscal officer Jila Stuart, outstanding assessed amounts include $165,000 from the Mosquito Lake lodge Funny Farm, $36,000 from Haines Sanitation/Community Waste Solutions and $28,000 from the food stand Hog Heaven. The assembly last week […]
Intruders at Mosquito Lake School
Trespassers apparently have been helping themselves to the recently vacated Mosquito Lake School. Jim Stanford, a Mosquito Lake resident charged with checking on the building, said he has found its door propped open several times in the past week despite locking the building. “Somebody has been getting into the school, but it seems as if […]
Bell tower raising was a group effort
Thanks to the folks at the Chilkat Valley News for the article on the Klukwan Assembly of God Church’s bell tower. However, some added facts are needed. Brothers Chip and Henry Strong were essential players in making this happen. Their experience and heavy equipment got the wooden structure placed onto the concrete pad in two separate lifts […]