Consultant Darsie Culbeck this week said he would accept Haines Borough’s manager Mark Earnest’s offer to serve as his executive assistant. Terms of the hire were not final at press time Wednesday, but Earnest said Culbeck would work on an hourly basis. The job was advertised at $25 per hour, plus full benefits. According to […]
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Assembly supports ILP for Connelly project
The Haines Borough Assembly on a 4-2 vote Tuesday endorsed an integrated licensing process for the proposed Connelly Lake hydroelectric project. The assembly also rejected a proposal to charge harbor slip renters an additional $45 per year garbage surcharge to offset increased costs, and sent to committee an ordinance to raise water and sewer rates. Connelly Lake project developer […]
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Eagle preserve 30th birthday observance set
An Aug. 4 float trip and a ceremony in Klukwan will be held to observe the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. “We’re hoping the governor can make it,” said Evangeline Willard-Hoy, a member of the preserve’s advisory committee and chair of the group organizing the event. Mayor Stephanie Scott, advisory committee members […]
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Tree smashes car driving highway
A tree fell and smashed the windshield of a moving car at 18 Mile Haines Highway during Sunday night’s high winds. Driver John Hill and passenger Lisa Stevens had left Klukwan and were headed into town around 7:30 p.m. when the accident occurred. Hill said he was driving about 50 mph when Stevens warned him of a […]
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Fuel oil suspected stolen
Oil was stolen from the Klukwan clinic’s fuel tank in May, according to Bob Grant, building attendant supervisor for the SEARHC clinic. He estimated that the amount of oil stolen amounted to a $1,200 loss. Grant said the clinic’s 250-gallon fuel tank was filled May 8. On May 25, a co-worker notified him the tank was empty. […]
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Duly Noted
Sean Copeland and Heather Shade were married under sunny skies on Saturday at Chilkat State Park. Gene Kennedy presided over the ceremony and Johnny White provided guitar music. A reception was held along the Klehini River and was well attended by family and friends. Eric Holle and the Swing Shift, along with Julia Scott, did an […]
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Earnest back on job; hiring process halted
The Haines Borough Assembly voted 4-1 Tuesday to retain manager Mark Earnest, reactivating a contract that gives him the borough’s top job for another 13 months. Member Norm Smith voted in opposition. Assemblywoman Debra Schnabel, a candidate for the vacant manager’s position, had asked to be excused from the matter that was scheduled on the assembly meeting agenda as “interim borough […]
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Words not enough thanks for crash response
We would like to thank everyone who came and helped last week when our loved ones were in a car accident. Words cannot express how thankful we are to have each one home with us, safe and sound. Thank you to the Haines Volunteer Fire Department and ambulance crew, Haines Police Department, and SEARHC Medical Center. Your […]
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Rasmuson Foundation: Grants on increase
When the crisis in the U.S. finance industry occurred in 2008, officials with the philanthropic Rasmuson Foundation told potential recipients they might want to back off their requests for giving. “Our message now is that you can be back on,” foundation president Diane Kaplan told a crowd, including officials with the Haines Borough and non-profit groups, at […]