Property owners and Haines Borough officials are set to question experts on a mystery that’s lingered for eight months and cost upwards of $100,000 to investigate: What caused a horseshoe-shaped parcel of prime land against Mount Ripinsky to slide toward Portage Cove last January? And what, if anything, can be done to keep it from happening again? Representatives of […]
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Haines port ‘summit’ on Sept. 27
Haines Borough officials say the town won’t likely see transshipment of ore at Lutak Dock for at least five years, but members of the Haines Port Development Council say it’s not too early to discuss possibilities. The private group led by residents Bill Kurz, Dave Nanney and Dave Berry, are holding a “Minerals, Natural Gas and Transportation […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, Sept. 12 A caller reported two horses running loose on Small Tracts Road. A caller reported unsecured trash blowing around on Deishu Drive. Sunday, Sept. 11 A caller reported their backpack stolen from the Fort Seward area while they were at work. Saturday, Sept. 10 A caller reported a dead bear at a local […]
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State won’t fund bear monitor job
State parks director Ben Ellis this week cited a department budget shortfall and a reported decrease in bear activity at Chilkoot River for his recent decision to not hire a bear monitor this season. Ellis made his decision only days before park ranger Preston Kroes was to make a hire for the job aimed at […]
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Duly Noted
First-grade teacher Akela Silkman of Haines won third place in the Association of Alaska School Boards’ “Digital Lessons for Digital Learners” contest. The contest gave teachers an opportunity to use advancements in digital publishing technology to create “eBook” lesson plans. eBooks incorporate photos, videos, audio and hyperlinks into their pages. Silkman and Haines School technology […]
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Youth play director grateful for help
This is a very late “thank you” to the Haines community for helping with or attending this year’s Summer Youth Theater Conservatory production of Treasure Island. It’s a true pleasure to revisit this community every summer and do good work with good people. Thank you especially to the incredible parents, Lynn Canal Community Players members, and other […]
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Volunteers created new stage backdrop
We wish to thank Lutak Lumber for the generous donation of materials for the new fair main stage backdrop mural. Chip Lende and the entire crew there were very helpful in providing the Tyvek, paint and brushes required. We also want to thank the crew of volunteer artists: Zayla Asquith-Heinz, Tia Heywood, Alexandria and Madison Chapin, Skye […]
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Youth play director grateful for help
This is a very late “thank you” to the Haines community for helping with or attending this year’s Summer Youth Theater Conservatory production of Treasure Island. It’s a true pleasure to revisit this community every summer and do good work with good people. Thank you especially to the incredible parents, Lynn Canal Community Players members, and other […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, July 30 Police issued a warning to a person who walked through wet cement at Fourth Avenue and Union Street. A strong smell of marijuana was reported near 1 Mile Haines Highway. A caller complained that church flyers left on cars resulted in litter at the fairgrounds. Sunday, July 29 A caller reported being […]
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Gas prices dip after delivery
After edging toward $5 per gallon, the local price of unleaded gasoline dropped last week about 25 cents. It was selling at between $4.66 and $4.72 at area stations this week, with diesel ranging from $4.81 to $4.94. The previous price for diesel was $5.20 or more for several months and unleaded was $4.96. Fred […]