Final count of the outstanding 41 election ballots Tuesday evening placed Sean Maidy as the second assembly seat victor, just two votes ahead of opponent Paul Rogers at 414-412. Maidy, originally behind Rogers by three votes in an unofficial counting last week, credits his victory to supporters showing up to the polls that hadn’t before. […]
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Monday, Aug. 4 A caller who asked why the border was closed was advised that those regulations were set by U.S. Customs. Police and fire crews responded to an RV on fire at the ferry terminal. The RV needed to be towed for repairs. A caller reported that a tour bus driver at the cruise […]
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Tuesday, September 25 A message was relayed to DOT regarding school zone lights. A 20-day protective order was served on a 43-year-old male in Haines. A Haines area caller reported a hit and run to their vehicle somewhere in Alaska. Wednesday, September 26 A Deishu Drive caller reported someone trespassing in a vehicle. A 26 […]
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Prisciandaro wins assembly seat, Rogers leads Maidy by three votes; 50 left to count
Voters Tuesday chose William Prisciandaro to serve on the Haines Borough Assembly; a second seat, however, is too close to call. According to unofficial election results, Prisciandaro received 449 votes. Paul Rogers received the second most votes with 394. Sean Maidy trails by three votes at 391. Barbara Mulford received 369 votes. With 50 outstanding ballots […]
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Tuesday, September 18 A Deishu Drive caller reported a bear in the area. The Klehini Valley Fire Department and Alaska Division of Forestry responded to a wildland fire on Porcupine Road. A caller reported a vehicle drove around a stopped school bus at 25 Mile Haines Highway. Haines Police Department assisted another agency on Front Street. […]
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Monday, July 28 A caller reported a sign posted on the corner of Third Avenue and Main Street violated election laws. Police told the caller the sign was a Department of Transportation issue. Two callers reported unattended children stepping into FAA Road. Police took the children back to their parents, who were camping nearby, and […]
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You are the wind in our SAILs
I would like to thank this amazing community for your support of Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) and some our community’s most vulnerable citizens- seniors and people with disabilities. The generosity and support of our friends and neighbors is nothing short of inspiring! Last year SAIL helped 93 individuals by promoting options to live as […]
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Tuesday, September 11 A burglar alarm was accidentally activated on Chilkat Lake Road. A caller reported a bear in an apple tree on Small Tracts Road. Haines PD responded to a report of someone threatening to damage a residence on Beach Road. A found box of brackets was returned to the owner. A Main Street […]
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Two of these four candidates will be Haines’ next assembly members
What is the single biggest issue facing Haines? Maidy: The single biggest issue facing Haines is polarization. We are a town of very strong opinions and that leads to gridlock when it comes to decision-making. It’s time we put past differences aside and work towards rebuilding our infrastructure such as the sewage treatment plant, the public […]
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Monday, Aug. 12 A welfare check resulted in taking an ill man to the clinic. A caller reported “heavy marijuana usage” in the campground at Fort Seward. A caller reported an apparent drunk driver on 1 Mile Haines Highway heading into town. Police were unable to locate the vehicle described as a blue Silverado. Police […]