An hour before the Haines Borough Assembly was set to discuss a manager contract for Debra Schnabel, the assembly received a memo from its attorney saying that contractor Roger Schnabel, Debra’s brother, would be prohibited from contracting with the borough if she holds the position. Roger Schnabel’s Southeast Roadbuilders is one of the largest contracting firms in town […]
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More than 10 camps offered for summer
Local organizations will host more than 10 camps this summer for Haines youths. New this year are Tlingit Culture Classes and Programs through the Goldbelt Heritage Foundation and Klukwan School. Justina Hotch will teach students about Tlingit language, food and medicine harvesting and preparation, and Tlingit arts. Call Hotch at 907-957-0106. Culture Camp with the Chilkoot Indian […]
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HHS Class of 2017takes a bow
Winnie the Pooh, Will Rogers and a hat made of squirrel pelts were invoked at Tuesday’s graduation ceremony for the Haines High School class of 2017. Sixteen students received diplomas at an evening noticeably absent of surprises and student hijinks. Alexandria Habra wrapped up her salutatorian address in less than 250 words, zeroing in on […]
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Advisory committee endorses agency call on Tier 3
The Upper Lynn Canal Fish and Game Advisory Committee recommended at its April 27 meeting the state Department of Environmental Conservation take authority over the Tier 3 water designation process. The state is without a mechanism to designate waters for the high-level protection, and is seeking input on what the process should look like. The Chilkat Indian […]
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Whales and nets: Are entanglements on rise?
About eight whales a year in Alaska are freed from fishing nets, crab pot lines and other marine equipment that threaten the animals’ survival. Research fisheries biologist John Moran of Auke Bay Laboratories in Juneau said at an Earth Day presentation Saturday that whale entanglements are increasing around Juneau, and the fishing community is the […]
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Young actors will bring ‘Mr.Toad’ to Life
This year’s Summer Youth Theatre Conservatory students will perform “The Mad Adventures of Mr. Toad,” inspired by the popular children’s novel “The Wind in the Willows.” Early registration has started for the three-week theater summer camp where students ages 8-18 will receive specialized instruction in all aspects of theater including skills such as voice, dance, […]
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Early data on goats presented
Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologist Kevin White presented Thursday preliminary findings of a seven-year study on regional mountain goat habitat, results which he said could help policy makers better identify and map heliski terrain. One heliski company operator this week said he disagreed with the state’s assessment of the location of goats. Local heliski mapping within the Haines Borough has faced […]
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Statewide gathering of Legion next week
The Haines American Legion chapter will host Alaska’s 98th American Legion Department Convention April 27-29, bringing more than 95 people to town. Haines American Legion (Lynn Canal Post 12) member Joe Poor said state and national American Legion and Auxiliary members will attend the Legion’s only annual statewide gathering. In preparation, Poor said volunteers have repaired […]
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Mining steering committee plans forum on issues
A new mining steering committee recently organized by Takshanuk Watershed Council plans to educate the public through a “comprehensive and nonbiased” mining education forum this fall. Takshanuk executive director Meredith Pochardt said the group, made up of representatives from the Haines Borough and various mining, fishing and conservation organizations, had its second meeting Friday to begin planning […]
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Fish habitat regulations a concern for advisory committee
Members of the Upper Lynn Canal Fish and Game Advisory Committee expressed support for more public notification of work impacting salmon habitat following a presentation by a retired state biologist at the group’s meeting March 30. Working in a salmon stream requires the Department of Fish and Game to issue a special permit, called a “Title 16” […]