The Haines Borough Assembly voted to evaluate the borough’s legal options if the University of Alaska awards a timber sale contract in the Chilkat Peninsula because “the proposed University timber sale violates all existing provisions for commercial use in the Mud Bay rural residential zone as well as the purpose and intent of that code.” Assembly member Stephanie […]
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Assembly: University timber sale violates Mud Bay code
The Haines Borough Assembly voted to evaluate the borough’s legal options if the University of Alaska awards a timber sale contract in the Chilkat Peninsula because “the proposed University timber sale violates all existing provisions for commercial use in the Mud Bay rural residential zone as well as the purpose and intent of that code.” Assembly member Stephanie […]
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Police Report
Monday, May 20 Fire personnel responded to a report of noxious fumes coming from a burn barrel in the Sawmill Road area, but did not find a violation. Police investigated a tip that someone was growing marijuana in the Mud Bay Road area. The homeowner gave permission for police to search the house and officers […]
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Police Report
Tuesday, October 3 An alarm was activated at a Main Street business and was determined to be false. HVFD responded to an unattended burn pile on Helms Loop and extinguished it. Wednesday, October 4 A citizen reported littering on Union Street. A pair of glasses was found at Second Ave. and Haines Highway and placed […]
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Police Report
Tuesday, October 3 An alarm was activated at a Main Street business and was determined to be false. HVFD responded to an unattended burn pile on Helms Loop and extinguished it. Wednesday, October 4 A citizen reported littering on Union Street. A pair of glasses was found at Second Ave. and Haines Highway and placed […]
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Voters elect Hill, Josephson and Scott; last seat still close
Haines voters re-elected Jan Hill as Mayor and chose Brenda Josephson and Stephanie Scott to serve on the Haines Borough Assembly during Tuesday’s municipal election, according to unofficial results. With 46 votes to be considered, the race is still too close to call between assembly candidates Sean Maidy, Diana Lapham and Michael Fullerton for the remaining seat. Maidy has 484 votes. Lapham trails […]
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Duly Noted
Recent Hammer Museum intern Sofia Lago has received heart-wrenching news from family in Puerto Rico. Hurricane Maria destroyed the San Juan home of her father Gerard Lago and wife Marisol Marabuk. Her aunt and uncle, Fernanda and Ilya Lago, are missing in the mountain town of Cidra. Sofia is studying in Florence, Italy. Mary Jane […]
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Voters elect Hill, Josephson and Scott; last seat still close
Haines voters re-elected Jan Hill as Mayor and chose Brenda Josephson and Stephanie Scott to serve on the Haines Borough Assembly during Tuesday’s municipal election, according to unofficial results. With 46 votes to be considered, the race is still too close to call between assembly candidates Sean Maidy, Diana Lapham and Michael Fullerton for the remaining seat. Maidy has 484 votes. Lapham trails […]
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Borough candidates talk business in final forum
The Haines Chamber of Commerce asked business and economy-focused questions of assembly and mayoral candidates at the third and final candidate forum before the Oct. 3 municipal election. Chamber Executive Director Tracy Harmon asked the eight candidates seven questions and each had one minute to respond. Chamber president John Hagen assisted in moderating the forum […]
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One of these candidates will be Haines’ next mayor
Challenger Joanie Wagner says Haines needs a fresh perspective. Incumbent Jan Hill says experience counts. In one sentence, please describe the role of the mayor. Wagner: The Mayor sets the tone for our community and also is an example for the community. Hill: The role of the Mayor is to run assembly meetings, represent the community locally and beyond, and to […]