The Haines Borough Assembly this week rejected for the second time an offer from the state Department of Public Safety to take $25,000 in exchange for accepting police responsibility across the borough. Borough manager Debra Schnabel reintroduced the contract that would require the borough to fund borough-wide policing for the one-time payment. “From my perspective it seems less and […]
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Assembly again rejects state money for policing
The Haines Borough Assembly this week rejected for the second time an offer from the state Department of Public Safety to take $25,000 in exchange for accepting police responsibility across the borough. Borough manager Debra Schnabel reintroduced the contract that would require the borough to fund borough-wide policing for the one-time payment. “From my perspective it seems less and […]
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Seeing is believing, check your facts
Since the B.C. Mount Polley mine accident is being used as the basis to stop all mining, here and in Canada, here are the facts. Gold and copper were discovered along the shores of Polley Lake in eastern B.C. in the late 1800s. The lake is a narrow, shallow-water trout lake. The miners raised its […]
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Duly Noted
The sun shined and the wind howled as many community members gathered at the 15th annual Blessing of the Fleet at the small boat harbor Sunday. The Haines A Cappella Women’s Choir sang and many joined in congregation to bless the fishing fleet, and remember those who have been lost at sea. Klukwan Assembly of […]
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Police Report
Tuesday, March 13 A caller reported their vehicle was being followed at 3 Mile Haines Highway. A message was relayed to the owner of a vehicle on Fourth Avenue that was impeding snow removal. A citizen reported a lost driver’s license on Main Street. Police conducted a civil standby on Dalton Street. An investigation began […]
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Gold medal teams on track for finals
The men’s Haines Gold Medal Tournament teams have won all their games so far in the regional basketball tournament in Juneau. The C bracket team beat Kake by more than 10 points on the opening day of the tournament and beat the Philcom team Monday evening. The C bracket team consists of players more than […]
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Scholarships available for students
Haines Woman’s Club is offering three $1,000 scholarships this year. All three are open to students who have been a resident of Haines Borough for at least two years and are a Haines High School, Klukwan School or home-school student or graduate. The Mildred Hermann scholarship is open to boys and girls who are graduating this year. This year […]
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Duly Noted
Aiden Arthur Scheele was born March 16 in Charlottesville, Va. to Jade and Eric Scheele. He weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. “He’s a big strapping boy,” grandmother Annette Smith said. Annette and grandpa Sam Wright are traveling to Virginia to spend a few weeks with their new grandson. This year’s […]
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Police Report
Tuesday, March 6 A caller reported a possibly poached moose. on Mud Bay Road. The Alaska Department of Fish and Wildlife was advised and determined the remains were not from a moose. A ring-in alarm was received from Piedad Road. Responsible parties were advised. Police assisted another agency on Barnett Drive. Wednesday, March 7 A […]