Constantine Metal Resources is urging members of the Upper Lynn Canal Fish and Game Advisory Committee to delay any support toward designating the Chilkat River an Outstanding National Resource Water, also known as “Tier 3” protection. The advisory committee will meet at 5 p.m. Friday in assembly chambers to discuss a resolution supporting the Chilkat River’s nomination as an […]
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Assembly to review Mosquito Lake School agreement
Haines Borough interim manager Brad Ryan and highway residents are endorsing an agreement for shared management of the former Mosquito Lake School. It goes to the borough assembly for approval at its meeting Tuesday. The memorandum of understanding is between the borough and the nonprofit Friends of Mosquito Lake School and Community Center. It’s the […]
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Permit sought for hydro plant
A local developer has applied for a conditional use permit to build a $4-$7 million hydroelectric plant at Walker Lake, about 30 miles northwest of Haines. According to the conditional use permit application submitted by Southern Energy Inc. last month, the hydro project is estimated to produce about 3,600 megwatt-hours annually. That’s about 13 percent […]
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Eagle dies despite rescue effort
Raptor apparently fought canine near Klukwan A mature bald eagle rescued after an apparent fight with another animal near Klukwan died Tuesday at the American Bald Eagle Foundation. The small male eagle was spotted near the village dump Monday, about a quarter-mile from the end of the main village road called Chilkat Avenue. Village administrator Brian Willard got […]
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Police Report
Monday, Jan. 26 A Soap Suds Alley resident reported her car had been rifled and items were moved, though nothing was missing. She didn’t want to initiate a case. Police received a civil packet to serve on a Haines resident. A caller asked police to conduct a welfare check on a 6.5 Mile Haines Highway […]
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Push for Tier 3 river rank is disturbing
I find the continued efforts to give the Chilkat River a Tier 3 designation disturbing on many levels. This idea has been brought to various boards and committees and otherwise discussed and it has been voted down every time. I think it is clear that most Haines residents are against or at least very concerned about what this would […]
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Committee acted without knowledge
The Upper Lynn Canal Fish and Game Advisory Committee passed a resolution of support for Outstanding Natural Resource Water status for the Chilkat River and all its tributaries put forth by Klukwan without knowing what all of it entails, except for the word of Gershon Cohen. The members of the committee didn’t know what was in the resolution. I suggested that […]
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Group balks at ‘Tier 3’ endorsement for river
On a 6-5 vote, the Upper Lynn Canal Fish and Game Advisory Committee endorsed top-level protection for the Chilkat River Friday, then rescinded its action on reconsideration. The group also expressed support for changes in the local goat hunt to reduce harvest of females and heard a moose population report. Responding to a request by the village of Klukwan, the […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, Jan. 3 A caller reported two people screaming at each other on Main Street. An officer responded and found two intoxicated males arguing about how to get back to their accommodations. They were given a ride to their destination. Sunday, Jan. 2 A caller reported Haines Highway was icy from 14 Mile to 22 […]
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AIA archives a gift to be unwrapped
In the coming year, Sheldon Museum workers will begin sifting through the archives of Alaska Indian Arts, a collection of photos, filmstrips, scrapbooks, texts, and documents dating back as far as 70 years that could provide new information on Native culture and history in the Chilkat Valley. Alaska Indian Arts president Lee Heinmiller this week […]