Marian Carlson, Connie Ward, and Nancy Nash are back from the National Senior Games, known as the ‘Senior Olympics’ that took place June 14-25 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Though none medaled this year, “It was really fun,” said Carlson. “They put on a tremendous show.” An all-time high of 13,712 athletes participated this year, including 103-year-old Julia ‘Hurricane’ Hawkins who […]

Hannah Blilie and Raymond Reeves were married on what some said was the most beautiful day ever on the summit of Mount Ripinsky on Saturday, Sept. 28. The couple was joined by their daughter Darcie Reeves, and Hannah’s daughter, Charlie Lou Katzeek. Friend Jason Eson married the couple. “Ray packed up Charlie and I packed up Darcie along with our wedding attire, plus snacks,” […]

The Haines School hosted its first family night of the school year, themed “Cultures From Around the World” on Friday. “We came up with the theme as a staff and looked at what resources we can provide within that theme. We have lots of community members who we can learn from. And the event went […]

Lila Chip Lende was born to Christian Lende and Ella Shepherd of Margaret River, Western Australia, on Jan. 9. Lila weighed 7.5 lbs. and measured 20 inches. Chip and Heather Lende of Haines are grandparents. Heather said Lila’s aunts, uncles and seven Haines and Juneau cousins are thrilled. Chip and Heather will meet Lila on a visit to Australia in […]

Jason Shull and daughter Keva recently were in Chicago, where Keva auditioned for college musical theater programs. A half-dozen schools participated in a “unified” audition there. In Los Angeles, Keva was auditioning for Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Jason said he’s looking forward to playing in the “M” bracket in the upcoming Gold Medal basketball tournament. To help Haines […]

To cheer people up during the town shutdown, Cambria Goodwin was treating residents to free slices of pizza at her restaurant on Main Street from 1-2 p.m. this week. She said about 30 people stopped by Monday. “It was pretty special. I’ll continue to do it during the opening days. I hope it helps somehow.” George Campbell and John […]

Kimberley Strong is running for the Sealaska Board as an independent candidate. “Sustainability of our traditional ways of living off the land is very important to me,” said Strong. “My vision for Sealaska is sustainable economic growth that creates employment and distribution opportunities for our shareholders.” Strong currently serves as tribal president of the Chilkat Indian […]

Haines High School students MacKenzy Dryden, Jacob Weerasinghe, and Grace Long-Godinez worked together to honor veterans in Haines and nationally through the Wounded Warriors Project.  MacKenzy reports the trio made posters that were hung throughout town and in the school so that everyone would be reminded to give thanks on Veterans Day.  They also distributed writing and coloring sheets in […]

Author Norry Nash and her husband, carpenter Brian Pindel, purchased the former Human Resources building in collaboration with sister Amelia Nash. The historic property, built in 1905, is next door to parents Dwight and Nancy Nash’s house and down the street from siblings Adrian and CaSandra Nash. Norry and Brian currently reside in New Zealand, but intend to relocate to Haines in 2021 and renovate the space to live in. […]

Nora Grace Taylor was born on Dec. 10 in Hong Kong to Barry Taylor and Fransiska Sukarni. Nora was 8 pounds 4 ounces. Fransiska is from Sumatra, Indonesia and Barry is a captain for Atlas Air. When Barry isn’t flying cargo around the world he splits his time between Haines and Cape Coral, Florida. Paternal grandparents Barry and Benetta Taylor of Cape Coral are […]