A friend is calling this year the drama queen year. Record snowfalls in December. Near-record rainfall in June. Extremely warm temperatures in January and May and especially low ones in February. And right along with that, plants are taller and bearing more fruit. Julie Folta says her potato plants are almost five feet tall. Unfortunately, the plants’ […]
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Hawkweed on march, ‘hell to pay’
Appearances can be deceiving when it comes to the sweet-smelling, colorful hawkweed spreading around Haines. The invasive flower is a pretty plant with flame-colored petals, but it releases toxins into the soil, effectively strangling other vegetation and threatening permanent changes to the local ecosystem. Linnus Danner, who lives across from the Chilkat River on Mud Bay Road, […]
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Tourists injured after ATV rolls
Two Texan tourists rolled their ATV off the side of a mountain near 7 Mile Lutak Road Sunday after overshooting a turn on an established trail. Alaska State Trooper Dru Neason said the ATV rolled about 40 feet down the mountain before coming to rest. The two tourists had been driving a Kawasaki ATV “Mule” as part of […]
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Businesses helped hammering contest
The Hammer Museum would like thank Haislers, Olerud’s, Haines Home Building Supply, Lutak Lumber and museum volunteers for their continued, generous support of the Fourth of July nail-pounding and spike-driving competitions. Dave Pahl
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Foundations plan bear festival
Two local nonprofits are pairing up to launch a Haines festival dedicated to celebrating the town’s bears. The Alaska Chilkoot Bear Foundation and the Great Bear Foundation will hold the Celebration of Bears Fair Aug. 15 and 16. The free event will feature activities, educational demonstrations and entertainment at several locations, including Harriett Hall, the […]
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Bruins not around – yet
Got brown bears? If you do, you may be the exception, as wildlife officials and residents say the numbers of bruins typically spotted around town and at the Chilkoot River are down from previous years. “It’s slow,” said wildlife trooper Ken VanSpronsen, a three-year resident. The town typically has experienced run-ins with bears by this […]
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Genny Szymanski and Harry Rietze were married at the Presbyterian Church Friday, followed by a waterfront reception at Letnikof Cove. Fisherman and friend JR Churchill officiated the ceremony. Genny’s sister Anna Szymanski was maid of honor. Darren Pattison was best man. Parents of the bride are Jim and Randa Szymanski; parents of the groom are […]
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Downtown committee identifies list of projects
The Haines Borough Downtown Revitalization Committee is trying to get the ball rolling on several small projects, including installing a bike barn on Main Street and adding signs to direct drivers downtown. At its June 2 meeting, the committee passed a motion supporting construction of a bike barn on Main Street, though only in concept. Committee member […]
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Assembly returns ‘muniplex’ to agenda
At the request of Haines Borough Assembly member Joanne Waterman, the borough is reviving discussion of building a new “muniplex” to house the fire hall, police station, administration offices, assembly chambers and possibly a visitor center. Waterman, who put the item on a recent assembly agenda, said she would like to see an estimate to at least get […]