First Friday puts wood first June’s First Friday celebration is all about wood as local businesses open their doors to showcase the best of woodworking in Haines. The Haines Sheldon Museum, in collaboration with Alaska Arts Confluence, is opening its next Six Week Spotlight on June 1, called “From Forest to Finish: A Story of […]
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Duly Noted
Blake Hamilton was selected as the U.S. Naval Academy’s Midshipman of the Month. The honor comes with a formal presentation and additional privileges in his regimented schedule. Hamilton, who grew up sailing with his family, was also selected to sail on the Varsity Navy 44 as crew in an upcoming yacht race from Annapolis to […]
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Thanks for help with Chilkat Chef
LCC’s annual Chilkat Chef celebration of community, salmon and subsistence foods was an incredible success. We owe that success to a team of sponsors and volunteers so numerous that we can’t even name them all—but we’ll try! Our generous sponsors include Ocean Beauty, Michelle LaBrosse, Haines Packing, Lutak Lumber, Haines Home Building, Olerud’s, Aspen Suites, Mountain Market, […]
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United States Senator Dan Sullivan visits Haines
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan’s one-day visit to Haines on Monday included a tour with the Mayor, a visit to the Veterans Village, an appearance at the high school pep rally, and a speech at the American Legion. He also met with Chilkoot Indian Association, Constantine Metal Resources, and SEARHC representatives before a final stop at the […]
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Chilkoot Lake road improvement project delay
The State Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation will accept bids for the Chilkoot Lake Road Corridor Improvement Project until Oct. 9, after delaying a closing date five times. Project manager Danielle Ryder said the nearly one-month delay was mainly because “it’s a very culturally sensitive area and we want to make sure concerns are being met.” […]
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Interview with candidates for the Haines Borough Assembly seats
Do you think the borough’s current level of taxation is appropriate? If not, how would you change it? Sally McGuire: About one-fifth of our sales tax (over $500) is a dedicated tax for tourism and economic development. I would like to see this go into the general fund. It was intended to boost tourism back […]
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Wilderness memorial a success
Many thanks to all the organizations and individuals who provided help on the Chilkat Valley Wilderness Memorial. Without their help this project would not have been possible. Thank you to Lutak Lumber, Haines Home Building, Klehini Log Works, Mud Bay Lumber Company, Chilkat Snowburners, Haines Ski Club, Constantine Mine, Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Council, Alaska Icefields Expeditions […]
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Valley brown bears take international trips
More than 50 bear enthusiasts got to track local brown bears’ travel across the valley and beyond during an Alaska Department of Fish and Game presentation this week. Fish and Game biologist Anthony Crupi spoke to the group at the public library Tuesday evening about the latest data collected in his study on local bear […]
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Six candidates vie for two seats in assembly race
Residents Diana Lapham, Sally McGuire, Zephyr Sincerny, Sean Gaffney and Gabe Thomas filed candidacy for two vacating seats on the Haines Borough Assembly, joining applicant Paul Rogers, who registered last week. Lapham, a three-decades long Haines resident and former assembly member from 2013 to 2016, said she was solicited by community members to campaign for a […]
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Policing ballot prop stalls
A charter change for areawide policing might not make it to the October ballot. The Haines Borough Assembly voted 4-2 to hold a third public hearing for the ordinance at their Tuesday meeting to give staff time to hash out disputes in interpretation of charter language. “We’ve had some information that caused us to have more than […]