Emmett Carpenter Williams was born Nov. 29 to former resident Rebecca Hylton and James Christopher Williams of Skagway. Emmett weighed 9 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 21 inches. Rebecca and Kristin White met for daily walks in Juneau while waiting for their babies to arrive. Friends stopped by the hospital to greet Emmett, including Jane and Fletcher Sebens, Grantly and Midge Moore, and numerous Skagwegians. The […]
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Peace lasts all week
Haines People for Peace would like to thank all those who helped make our community’s celebration of International Day of Peace a rich and multifaceted experience that actually lasted all week! Special thanks to Patty Brown, Lea Harris, Leanne Converse, Cindy Buxton, Heidi Robichaud, Mandy Ramsey, Jeanne Kitiyama, Julie Rae, the High School choir, Haines […]
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Police Report
Monday, Dec. 17 A caller inquired about a meeting with a family member regarding a civil suit. Dispatch said they were unaware of any meeting and advised both parties to contact lawyers. A protective order stemming from a Dec. 16 assault was served on a prisoner in custody. An anonymous individual turned in a small […]
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Duly Noted
Hazel Englund celebrated her 101st birthday Saturday with visits from family and friends at her hilltop home near 2 Mile Haines Highway. More than 30 visitors included daughter Emily Zimbrich, granddaughter Cari and Kolin O’Daniel, and Cari’s daughter Sydney O’Daniel, along with Syndey’s boys Konnor and Kyler and Hazel’s nephew Louie Meacock. Friends included Bengie […]
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Chilkat king escapement fails five of past six years
Chilkat River king salmon escapement is the lowest on record despite this summer’s unprecedented subsistence, sport and commercial fishing restrictions in Upper Lynn Canal and Haines area. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game estimated a return of 1,231 king salmon, well below 1,750 minimum needed to sustain the run, said Brian Elliott, a king stock assessment […]
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Duly Noted
Ted Hart and Meghan Elliott were married Friday, Sept. 8 at the Chilkat State Park picnic shelter. Kevin Thompson, who introduced Ted and Meghan, served as officiant. Ted’s brother, James Hart, and Meghan’s stepbrother, Joseph Cataldi of Houston, Texas were witnesses. Meghan’s family guests included mother Joan Elliott and stepfather John Cataldi, of Houston; Ted’s […]
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Police Report
Tuesday, August 29 A citizen reported a deceased bear at 18 Mile Haines Highway. The Alaska State Troopers were advised. A caller reported a trespasser near 1 Mile Haines Highway. Officers made contact with the person. Drugs were involved. Police received a 72-hour protective order to serve on a 30-year-old man. A citizen reported hearing […]
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Schnabel asks for ideas, not criticism at solid waste meeting
A member of the Haines Borough Solid Waste Working Group was unhappy with two transfer station plans presented Tuesday as she believed they disregarded incentives for recycling and reducing waste. Borough public facilities director Brad Ryan and group member Burl Sheldon created two basic solid waste plans around a transfer station model that they presented to the […]
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First triathlon big success
Nearly 40 athletes from Canada and Alaska participated in the first Chilkat Challenge Triathlon this past Saturday, July 15, celebrating the beauty and bounty of the Chilkat River. Competitors loved the challenging 35-mile paddle-cycle-run course that started on Mosquito Lake, raced past Klukwan through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, switched to bikes down the highway to Jones Point, and finished with a run to […]
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Hannah Thomas and Troy Clark were married 5 p.m. Saturday at Chilkat State Park’s beachfront pavilion. Preacher Sage Thomas, Hannah’s father, performed the service. Kyle Canfield was best man and Allison Thomas, Hannah’s cousin from Cottage Grove, Ore., served as maid of honor. Hannah’s mom, Holly Thomas, and Troy’s mother, Jane Clark, were among family […]