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 […]
Posted inHaines Borough, News, Local News
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KHNS program contained outdated information about the Lutak Dock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 […]
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Lutak dock contractor demands payment, threatens to stop work
Last week, Turnagain Marine Construction reached out to members of the Haines Borough administration and assembly asking for payment on an outstanding invoice for work it did developing a replacement for the Lutak Dock. In a series of emails, company president Jason Davis disputes the borough’s reasoning behind refusing to pay a mid-April $2.8 million […]
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Assembly to meet after Lutak Dock contractor demands payment on $2.8 million invoice
Last week, Turnagain Marine Construction reached out to members of the Haines Borough administration and assembly asking for payment on an outstanding invoice for work it did developing a replacement for the Lutak Dock. In an email, company president Jason Davis, disputes the borough’s reasoning behind refusing to pay a mid-April $2.8 million invoice, and […]
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Mayor, assembly are neglecting Lutak corrosion
Twenty-two years ago, our freight dock was showing signs of failure. Twenty years ago, the dock spilled debris into Lutak Inlet. Twelve years ago, many more sinkholes appeared along the length of the dock face. Just over one year ago, the borough had a plan to address the constant corrosion. There was opposition to the […]