Appointed Board of Equalization Haines will have a separate board of equalization to adjudicate disputes about property assessments next year instead of relying on assembly members to do the job. A resolution to make the change passed at Tuesday’s meeting unanimously, the first change in the city’s tax assessment process after controversy with the process […]
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Business woman, philanthropist Carol Waldo dies at 84
Carol Waldo, a determined business owner who donated to children’s causes and opened the town’s first cannabis farm, died Dec. 31 at her Lutak Road home. She was 84. A graveside service at Jones Point Cemetery was held Jan. 4. Born Carol Jean Alex on Sept. 3, 1939 in Coon Rapids, Iowa, Waldo was the […]
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When it comes to 5G, don’t trust big tech and look beyond media headlines
In regards to the Jan 25, 2024 CVN story ‘Company looks to install Haines’ first 5G tower,’ I was naive enough to say “What?!? Hadn’t the good folks out Lutak way recently-ish (a year or two ago) said no to a 5G tower, wasn’t that Haines saying no? Why is Atlas Tower hunting and thinking […]
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Organizers of packed Winterfest hope to draw big turnout
Organizers of the annual Winterfest celebration this weekend say they hope a lucky convergence of events will draw big crowds to Haines. The annual event marks a transition in seasons from deep winter. The event has featured cross country and backcountry ski races, snow games and local entertainment. This year, organizers of the Alcan 200 […]
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Relationship with community, tribe emerges as top priority at assembly session
A four-hour assembly session with a discussion facilitator on Saturday whittled down some of the sprawling goals members had put forward, but left more work to be done before putting forward concrete proposals. At the top of the priorities was the yet-nebulous topic of improving relations between the borough assembly, administration, local tribes and the […]
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Police Report: Jan. 28-Feb. 3
Sunday, January 28An alarm was reported at a business.Caller reported a vehicle abandoned on the road near their residence.Caller reported smoke in the area.An avalanche was reported blocking the highway at 21 Mile Haines highway.Flooding was reported at 4 Mile Lutak road.Monday, January 29A flashing red light was reported at a water/sewer pump station.A rock […]
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After high-profile stumbles, manager scores low in assembly evaluations
Haines Borough manager Annette Kreitzer was given low marks on her communication to assembly members in evaluation that were distributed in early January. Kreitzer received an average of 1.1 out of 5 for keeping “the assembly informed about important and/or changing situations,” 1.3 out of 5 in seeking “assembly approval/guidance on controversial issues,” and 1.33 […]
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Haines Highway back open after heavy rains lead to 60-foot wide avalanche
Updated at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 30 Heavy rains have pummeled the Chilkat Valley from Sunday until Tuesday morning, leading to a flood advisory and at least two major road closures, leaving some motorists stranded behind an avalanche and rockslide. Borough police reported an avalanche at 21 Mile Haines Highway that slid on Sunday evening. By […]
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Company looks to install 5G cell tower in Haines
A Colorado-based company is asking the borough to lease a site to build Haines’ first 5G cell tower, which could dramatically improve download speeds for mobile devices. Atlas Tower 1 submitted a request Jan. 19 to build a 120-foot tower on a plot near 1 Mile Lutak Road and proposed a $400-per-month lease fee, plus […]
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Assembly Briefs: No new state lobbyist, an appeal to FEMA on Porcupine Road
Mayor Tom Morphet controversially cut off a public commenter, assembly members considered an appeal to FEMA over canceled funding, and a new police chief was recommended.