Biologists last spring counted 1,895 Steller sea lions at Sea Lion Rock, the highest number since systematic counts started there in 2004. That number is 25 percent higher than the next highest count in 2014. Sea Lion Rock is a nickname for Gran Point, a rock ledge on the east wall of Lynn Canal 10 miles southeast […]
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Firefighters invited to remembrance
September 11 is Patriot’s Day, declared to commemmorate the terrorist attack that occurred Sept. 11, 2001. The American Legion Lynn Canal Post #12 invites the members of the Haines Volunteer Fire Department to join in the Legion’s hamburger feed at 5 p.m. Sept. 11, 2015 for a prayer of the families of the first responders involved in […]
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Skinny salmon leave fishermen wanting more
Commercial fishermen who’ve seen the value of their catch drop with changes in prices from processors are taking a double hit this year because most species they catch are smaller in size than in past years. Brad Badger, a gillnetter for 20 years, said he’s been using a gillnet intended to catch pink salmon for […]
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Tresham Gregg seeks assembly seat
A third Haines resident has filed for Haines Borough Assembly. Tresham Gregg turned in his papers minutes before the borough offices closed Wednesday evening, clerk Julie Cozzi said. As such, she was unable to review or certify Gregg’s candidacy by press time. If Gregg’s papers are certified, he will vie against Jerry Lapp and Margaret Friedenauer for one […]
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SEARHC to absorb counseling agency
Lynn Canal Counseling Services officials said anticipated funding cuts are behind its decision to turn over its operation to Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, but the change also will provide more services to its clients. The transition is expected to be complete by Oct. 1. The two agencies have offered parallel but not identical programs […]
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Legionnaires thankful for help with raffle
The American Legion Lynn Canal Post #12 would like to thank all who helped with its donation raffle and to those who made donations to the Legion with the raffle. The winners of the raffle drawing were Ashley Hutton ($1,000) and Lori Lapeyri ($750) of Haines and Doug Hoffman of Whitehorse, Y.T. ($500). Thank you all for […]
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Membership qualifications cause Chamber rift
A decision at last week’s Haines Chamber of Commerce board meeting that prompted a prominent member to quit the group has resurrected questions of how the organization should determine qualifications for membership. Karen Hess withdrew her two memberships for Chilkat River Adventures and the Duck In Car Wash after the board voted 5-0 on Friday to accept […]
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Kudos to Garcia for ‘masterful unravelling’
What this town may or may not lack in legal services is made up for by the news reporters. Karen Garcia should be awarded the golden key to the gate of Lynn Canal for her masterful unraveling of so many abysmal issues we face as a community. Thank you, Chilkat Valley News, for hiring such a solid […]
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King salmon barbecue turnout set record
We would like to thank the Lynn Canal Gillnetters Association for once again sponsoring the king salmon barbecue on June 20 at the Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds. The event has grown annually, with this year marking the largest attendance ever with a total of 1,300 plates of food served. This would not have been possible without the […]
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King salmon barbecue was fun evening
Thanks to the more than 1,300 residents and visitors who attended the Community King Salmon Barbecue June 20 at the Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds. This annual event promotes wild Alaska seafood, and celebrates the importance of our local fishing fleet and fishing industry businesses to our community. Thanks to Ocean Beauty Seafoods for donating 1,500 […]