Last Thursday’s snow-covered roads in the late afternoon and evening shined a light on what plowing will look like on the Haines Highway and other state roads if the borough experiences a normal winter. On Thursday Dec. 5, a foot of snow had fallen in town, according to NOAA data. Because the Alaska Department of […]
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Maidy hangs up on GAS committee
At a borough government affairs and services committee meeting Nov. 28, member Sean Maidy, who attended by phone, hung up on the two other committee members before they agreed to forward to the assembly a resolution interpreting charter to allow for areawide emergency police service. “I in good conscious can’t vote on this,” Maidy said. […]
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Arts Outlook
First Friday includes game show September’s First Friday celebration will feature felted mushrooms, a game show, at the Hammer Museum and a meet-and-greet reception at the Babbling Book. Friday, Sept. 1 will mark a new era for the Main Street bookstore. The store will officially change hands from Tom and Liz Heywood to Darcee Messano. […]
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This Week in History
January 27, 1969 WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE… in the street… under the street… but not in the pipes, so City of Haines maintenance men spent their Saturday locating a water main break under the new blacktop of Second Avenue. By the time they had located it and patched it, the city was out of water. To […]
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Thanks to participants of Silver Salmon Derby
The Haines Sportsman’s Association expresses its appreciation to all who entered 2019 Silver Salmon Derby. Fisher-folk from Haines, Juneau, Canada, and places as far away as Arizona and Washington, D.C. were casting lines for coho. Local area businesses contribute to our derby’s success. We thank the following for their generous contributions: Outfitter Sporting Goods, Alaska […]
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Severe winds cause seven power outages
Strong winds from Friday night through early Sunday morning, with gusts recorded up to 66 miles per hour, grounded planes, knocked trees down and caused at least seven intermittent power outages throughout the weekend and Tuesday. The weekend’s winds uprooted trees that eventually fell and caused additional outages throughout the day Tuesday. As of Wednesday […]
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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 […]