Haines Borough police chief Heath Scott submitted a flat-funded budget proposal for a five-officer force for the coming fiscal year. The proposal comes after discussion last month of the need to either increase police funding or reduce enforcement hours. At a Public Safety Commission meeting March 11, the commission voted unanimously to support his proposal. […]
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Separate forums highlight risks and benefits of mining in Haines
How to minimize risks while maximizing the benefits of mining were themes at two mining forums held last week in Haines. It’s the second year in a row that Haines has hosted two mining information events in the same week—a Thursday evening discussion sponsored by the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council and Lynn Canal Conservation, and the two-day […]
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Pahl’s medical fundraiser a huge success
The Uglys of Haines would like to thank everyone for helping to make the fundraiser for Woody Pahl a huge success. As most of you know he severely broke his leg while racing in the Alcan 200 Race and the funds raised will go toward helping with expenses. First of all we would like to […]
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‘Steel Magnolias’ opens Friday
“Steel Magnolias” opens at the Chilkat Center on Friday with Lorrie Dudzik and Judith McDermaid, two first-time directors, at the helm. The play, set in small-town Louisiana in the ’80s, centers on the close bonds between six female protagonists, connected by a shared hair salon. The cast includes Haines residents Margaret Sebens, Marie Boisvert, Carolyn […]
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Altered Books Haines School librarian Leigh Horner is transforming old, discarded books that would otherwise end up in the landfill into aesthetic and practical art pieces. Horner uses and combines pages from various books into elaborate paper mache pieces and light switch covers. She’ll have 14 pieces on display and for sale, with prices listed […]
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Budget can’t support 24-hour service, chief says
Haines police chief Heath Scott said the department lacks funding to provide adequate 24-hour police service. This comment was part of a presentation Scott delivered on Feb. 12 to the Public Safety Commission, which is currently deliberating budget recommendations for the coming fiscal year, FY21. At present, Haines budgets for a five-officer police force. Scott […]
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Arts Outlook
Cohen painting exhibit opens at museum July 18 The Sheldon Museum’s second installment of its summer Six-Week Spotlight Series opens at 5 p.m. Friday, July 18, with an exhibit of paintings by resident artist Ma’or Cohen. The exhibit, entitled “Breathing Room,” features abstract landscapes “inspired by the local pallet as it reveals itself through winter,” […]
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Assembly discusses swath of budget cuts
From divesting from the Chilkat Center and Mosquito Lake Community Center to closing the visitor center seasonally and rejecting the library expansion project, the Haines Borough Assembly discussed a slew of facilities and funding requirements that could be on the chopping block this budget cycle. At a four-hour workshop on Saturday, the assembly went down a list […]
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Glacier Bards claim dramatic finish at state
The Haines Glacier Bards took second place for small schools in drama and third place overall among small schools at the state Drama, Debate and Forensics tournament in Juneau last weekend. The Bards will perform their pieces for Haines on Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chilkat Center. Coach Hannah Bochart said the Bards […]
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Army Corps proposes soil cleanup plan
To remove fuel contaminants in the soil at 15.5 Mile Haines Highway, the Army Corps of Engineers proposed excavating at least 7,500 tons of soil as part of an interim soil removal action. The Army Corps is currently evaluating local landfarming as an alternative compared to shipping the soil to the Lower 48. The Army […]