The Haines Borough has reached an agreement with Alaska Marine Lines (AML) for construction of a new roll-on, roll-off ramp at Lutak Dock. At present, AML has been using the crumbling Lutak Dock face to unload cargo. In 2014, PND Engineers, Inc. conducted a structural assessment of the facility, and determined the dock had “reached the end of credible 60-year service […]
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Don’t approach moose calves, no matter how cute
Every spring, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game encounters the same problem: people approaching moose calves that appear to be abandoned. The problem is that, frequently, these moose calves haven’t been abandoned, and when humans approach them, it leads to bad outcomes. Approaching calves presents a hazard for the animal, Koch said. If the […]
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Thanks to businesses using caution
I would like to express my appreciation to local businesses who have adopted a cautious approach to operating or opening, especially Lutak Lumber and the Pioneer Bar. Recent news from western Alaska indicates that the pandemic is not over. Proposals for visits from “small” cruise ships seem premature. Eric Holle
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Assembly suspends manager with pay
The Haines Borough Assembly voted 4-2 at its regular meeting Tuesday to suspend borough manager Debra Schnabel with pay. The assembly will hold an executive session and will meet with the borough attorney to consider “the necessary steps to terminate the manager without cause.” Assembly members Paul Rogers, Brenda Josephson, Gabe Thomas and Jerry Lapp were in favor while members Stephanie Scott and […]
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Local lender reopens PPP application, EIDL remains elusive
Paycheck Protection Program loans are once again available to local businesses through First National Bank of Alaska, which began accepting new applications on Friday, May 8. The Economic Injury Disaster Loan, the other main federally funded loan available to businesses impacted by COVID-19, remains elusive for Haines businesses. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), under the […]
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Duly Noted
Josie Allen celebrated her 40th birthday camping on the Katzehin and hiking the ridge towards Santa Claus Mountain with friends Alissa Henry, Gen Bell, Knikki Cinocco, Leslie Ross and Rio Ross-Hirsch. “Great group of ladies,” Allen said. “I look forward to trying again later in the season.” They hit snow line about halfway up their […]
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Harbor seal pupping season has begun
Two abandoned harbor seal pups were found on beaches near Haines last week. One pup, a male, was found on Friday by Ron Jackson on the Chilkat Inlet beach near his house. The other, a female, was rescued near Lutak on Sunday. Both were premature. Jackson said he went down to the beach on Friday to check […]
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Duly Noted
Greg Podsiki celebrated 30 years working for the United States Postal Service in Haines this week. Podsiki was surprised with decorations made by his children and grandchildren, including Melissa Bastable Ganey and Kaitlyn Podsiki, and friends and coworkers Gen Bell, Aimee Jacobson, Shori Heaton, and Corrie Stickler. Podsiki also was treated to a cake baked […]