The Port and Harbor Advisory Committee will consider changes to harbor moorage rates, boat-launch fees and the port tariff, among other charges that generate revenue for the borough’s harbor fund, committee members said at a May 26 meeting. The committee didn’t propose specific changes at the meeting but members said they would plan to review […]
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Low numbers mark start to Community Waste Solutions drive-and-drop
The landfill’s drive-and-drop program for household garbage has seen less-than-anticipated use in the two months since it started, according to Community Waste Solutions (CWS) manager Craig Franke. Still, the program, which was designed to increase efficiency and reduce wait times at the landfill, has been running smoothly, Franke said. One hundred and fifty-eight prepaid bags […]
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Duly Noted
Susie McCartney and Geoffrey Nelson exchanged rings and marriage vows on Kenting beach in southern Taiwan on the winter solstice, Dec. 21. Geoff’s brother Eric Nelson, who was teaching on the island, officiated the private beach ceremony. Susie and Geoff decided to complete their union, along with the requisite paperwork, on the summer solstice in Haines. On June 21, […]
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Thanks for supporting Victory Garden
The Victory Garden’s third season is off to a great start! Our annual plant sale was Sunday May 22 from 11-3 p.m. Lots of super healthy and well-loved vegetables, herbs and flower starts are available. Volunteer for one hour in the garden and get $20 toward plant purchases. Hot lunch will be available and you […]
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Thanks for another generous donation
A special thank you to Chip Lende and Lutak Lumber for your generous donation and support of the Victory Garden, again this year. The “pea fence” is going to be a wonderful new addition to our garden! Please know you have a special invitation to come out and see the Mosquito Lake Community Center and harvest some […]
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Draft budget transfers areawide funds for police calls beyond townsite
Funding formula based on population for second consecutive year The Haines Borough manager’s draft budget for the next fiscal year includes a sizable transfer from the areawide general fund to the townsite service area fund to cover police responses to emergencies outside the townsite. The transfer in the draft budget — $177,223 — is up by about […]
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K-6 Student Art Show
This year’s art show is proudly sponsored by: Alaska Arts Confluence • Alaska Power & Telephone • Aspen Hotels of Alaska • Bigfoot Auto Service • Cloudburst Productions • Chilkat Valley News • Coldwell Banker/Race Realty • Constantine Mining LLC Haines Brewing Company • Haines Chamber of Commerce Haines Home Building • Haines Real Estate […]
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Eulachon run arrives; schools spotted in Chilkoot
The cries and barks of seagulls and sea lions at the Chilkoot and Chilkat Rivers can be heard as the spring-time eulachon run begins to materialize. On Monday, Sally McGuire, who lives on the banks of the Chilkoot River, said she’s seen sealions exploring the river for several days. “Today there are a few in […]
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Living with bears
Takshanuk Watershed Council greatly appreciates the individuals who took time out of their busy weekend schedules to attend this year’s Living with Bears presentation. A huge thank you to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Carl Koch for his bear spray and electric fence demonstration and the Great Bear Foundation for supporting the event […]
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Assembly votes to give ad hoc committees clearer direction
The Haines Borough Assembly decided unanimously Tuesday to give ad hoc advisory committees clearer direction by formalizing them through resolutions. The assembly will need to pass a resolution for each ad hoc group defining its purpose, timeline and goals. Unlike long-term advisory committees that deal with broad topics, like ports and harbors, ad hoc groups are formed […]