During the first meeting of the new year, Haines Borough Assembly members discussed two long-running issues leftover from previous years and administrations. In addition to extensive testimony on the Lutak Dock, the group met in executive session to discuss a legal dispute with George and Lynette Campbell over an airstrip they built about 26 miles […]
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Assembly is moving the Lutak Dock project along
The Haines Assembly is listening to your request for information on the Lutak Dock. In our last meeting, we voted to return the draft Environmental Assessment (draft EA) to the DOT federal marine agency MARAD. After a final review by MARAD, it will become public and you’ll be able learn how many designs are assessed […]
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A plan at the intersection of the Palmer Project and the Lutak Dock
In light of DOWA Metals & Minerals pulling out of the Palmer Project and giving American Pacific $10 million plus 100% interest in the project all for the low, low price of the option to buy half the zinc produced by the mine, I have an idea for how Haines can get in on this […]
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This Week in History: Lutak Dock, tourism taxes, and Haines Highway
10 years agoSummit to explore fix of Lutak Dock Haines Borough Manager David Sosa is bringing a facilitator from the University of Alaska Anchorage to Haines Dec. 4-5 to help “facilitate the conversation” about the Lutak Dock, for about $5,000. The information and planning session follows a draft report released last month by PND Engineers […]
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Residents along Lutak Road report damage after power surge
An electrical power surge during the Chilkat Valley’s recent, heavy snowstorm caused damage to homes along Lutak Road. While Alaska Power and Telephone is encouraging residents to fill out an incident form if they experienced damage as a result, a spokesperson said the company rarely compensates homeowners in this type of situation. The trouble started […]
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This Week in History: Lutak Dock, Haines in transition, and P.O. Box vandals
10 years ago Lutak Dock repair urgent, report says The Haines Borough’s Lutak Dock is “near the edge” and living on “borrowed time,” according to a recently released draft report. The report, completed by PND Engineers, says the structure is failing in several locations and does not meet current safety standards set by the U.S. […]
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This Week in History: Lutak sinkhole, cruise ship head-tax, and local woman participates in world craft show
September 11, 2014 – Another sinkhole opens at Lutak A fourth sink hole has opened up at the Lutak Dock, a reminder that the Haines Borough structure is in serious need of repair or replacement. The hole about 18 inches in diameter was discovered last week, said harbormaster Phil Benner. The hole is a result […]
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Lutak contractor seeks $9.3 million from borough for steel purchase
The Haines Borough’s Lutak Dock contractor is again seeking reimbursement for millions of dollars it spent on steel, despite saying months ago that it would find another use for the disputed purchase. In a letter to the borough and members of the assembly, dated Aug. 21, Turnagain Marine Construction Corporation president Jason Davis said the […]
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KHNS program contained outdated information about the Lutak Dock
During the recent KHNS program focused on Lutak Dock, mining promoter Richard Clement quoted an engineer who said in 2017 that a multi-purpose dock cannot be used to ship ore. It’s now 2024, and this is no longer true. As anyone familiar with the infamous March 24, 2022, Ports and Harbors Committee meeting might recall, […]
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Assembly Briefs: The Lutak Dock saga, progress at Portage Cove, and a cruise tourism study
A cruise ship study, ongoing contention with the Lutak Dock contractor and downtown camping opportunities were some of the things on the Haines assembly agenda on Tuesday evening. Members met for about three and a half hours and also heard a lot of testimony from residents frustrated with the management of the Chilkoot Lake State […]