Fred Bassett, a national hummingbird expert, arrives in Haines Friday, June 14 to band rufous hummingbirds. Bassett recently banded 350 rufous hummingbirds in Ketchikan, Sitka and Juneau this year and he hopes to band even more in Haines during his visit. “I’m hoping to band as many hummingbirds as I can,” said Bassett. There has […]
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Connelly a concern for fisherman
I’m a fan of hydro power and the clean energy it provides. But, as a commercial fisherman, I’m against Alaska Power & Telephone’s Connelly Lake dam. No matter how much research is done, there’s no guarantee the dam won’t harm the fisheries. AP&T’s reports estimated the value of the Chilkoot River system fishery at more than $1 […]
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Brown bears out; cyclist chased
A leisurely bike ride turned serious for cyclist Jacob Tuenge Friday evening, when a brown bear chased him about 30 yards down Lutak Road. The bear made only a “half-hearted” attempt to pursue him, Tuenge said, explaining how he was able to ride away from the encounter in one piece. “When it first happened I was almost […]
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David’s 28-pounder leads king derby
Anglers fishing the first weekend of the annual Haines Sportsman’s Association King Salmon Derby turned in 15 fish – including seven caught in Chilkoot Inlet – but organizers and biologists expect the derby haul will improve this weekend. “With all the pessimism going around, I’m happy for the 15 fish we were able to get […]
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Duly Noted
Danielle Narum and Derek Livengood were married Saturday, May 25, at Rainbow Glacier Camp overlooking Chilkat Inlet. Danielle is the daughter of Teena Scovill of Juneau and Don Narum of Haines. Derek is the son of Glenn and Betty Livengood of Haines. Danielle’s grandmother, Virginia Scovill of Haines, was in attendance, as were her brothers […]
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Thanks for firefighters’ quick response
We want to express our undying gratitude to the Haines Fire Department for its quick response to the fire we had early Thursday morning. I am thankful they are all safe, and so prompt and efficient, and we are especially fortunate to live across the street from Lutak Lumber, and always have their help. Haines is our […]
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Wild Things
The first wave of summer visitors arrived, and not only on cruise ships or in RVs. Dottie the whale was spotted and photographed in Lutak Inlet by Ron Horn on May 7. Dottie is notable for the propeller scars on its flanks and white markings on its dorsal fin. The day before, the Takshanuk Watershed Council migration survey recorded […]
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Wild Things
By Pam Randles Despite the record snowfall, spring has arrived on time as measured by the arrival of bird and mammal species and emergence of plants. Robins, varied thrushes, hummingbirds, ruby-crowned kinglets, surf scoters, kingfishers, sapsuckers and juncos have all arrived on time. Skunk cabbage, pussywillows and red-emporer tulips have all emerged on schedule. Sooty (blue) […]
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King salmon return expected low, but inside goals
This year’s king salmon run is projected to be below average but within the Department of Fish and Game’s escapement goal, assistant area management biologist Brian Elliott said this week. About 2,024 spawning kings are expected to return to the Chilkat River, compared to an average of 3,724 counted on the spawning grounds since mark-recapture studies […]
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Duly Noted
Brian and Jacqui Clay of Haines are proud grandparents. McKinley Grace Elizabeth Jones was born 8:11 p.m. Friday, May 9, at Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Parents are Samantha Clay and Nathan Jones of Haines. Six Haines High School graduates were among the graduates […]