Preliminary numbers suggest king salmon escapement to the Chilkat River will be the lowest since records have been kept in 1991. This year’s return also marks the third consecutive year the run has missed escapement goals. The state estimates that between 1,200 and 1,500 mature kings will make it to Chilkat spawning grounds this year. That compares […]
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Disc golf played on glacier
On behalf of all of the participants of the Raven’s Bowl disc golf tournament, we would like to thank Robert Murphy and Alaska Excursions for sponsoring disc golf in the Upper Lynn Canal and for providing transportation to and from Glacier Point for this special event. Players from Juneau, Haines, Whitehorse and Skagway all had an amazing, if […]
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Sourdough Slim show was a hit
Oh, what a time we had! The Foundation for the Chilkat Center fundraiser, featuring Sourdough Slim, was a huge success! It could not have been accomplished without the help of dedicated volunteers and businesses in the community. Thanks to Dave Routh, Paul Wheeler, Mike Ward, Lee Heinmiller, Neil Einsbruch, Debra Schnabel, the Babbling Book, Buckshot & Bobby Pins, […]
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Arts center reaches $200K goal for theater upgrades
After receiving an $85,800 grant two weeks ago, the Foundation for the Chilkat Center for the Arts has reached its $200,000 fundraising goal for its “Lights, Sound, Action!” upgrades project. The Murdock Charitable Trust fully funded the foundation’s grant application, adding to the $85,800 the group secured from the Rasmuson Foundation in June. […]
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Comment to DOT on ferry, road plan
Residents wishing to weigh in on the state’s recently-released draft Southeast Alaska Transportation Plan are invited to an open house, presentation, and question and answer session Wednesday, Sept. 10 in the assembly chambers. The open house runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by the presentation and overview of the draft plan from 6:30 to […]
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Don’t be taken for fool in local election
Whether it is upgrading our roads and bridges, securing reliable, low-cost hydropower, skiing, jet-boat tours or a responsible mining and timber industry, the list goes on and on and on and Lynn Canal Conservation is opposed to it. LCC and its wizard Mario Benassi use fear by the truckload to mislead and manipulate public opinion and destroy […]
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Thanks for effort that created mural
Last year, Debra Schnabel of Lynn Canal Corporation approached the Haines Borough School District with a wonderful idea for creating a colorful mural on the plain, gray concrete wall at the elementary school entrance on Main Street. The joyful mural that welcomes students to the school was the result of the efforts of many people. Artist Cara Murray persevered through the rain and wind, painting under a blue tarp tent […]
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Grants to nonprofits $94K, lowest since ’09
The Haines Borough Assembly last week authorized $94,300 in funding for local nonprofits, nearly $33,000 less than the amount requested and the lowest amount it has disbursed in grants since 2009. The assembly appropriated $109,200 last year. Following several attempts to postpone funding the programs, the assembly voted 4-2 to pass the resolution funding 11 local nonprofits. […]
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Five candidates seek 2 seats on assembly
As of Wednesday’s 5 p.m. deadline, five candidates had filed for two open seats on the Haines Borough Assembly. Residents Jerry Erny, Ron Jackson, Joe Parnell, Mario Benassi and Mike Case will appear on the ballot Oct. 7 vying for three-year seats held by assembly members Debra Schnabel and Jerry Lapp, who are not seeking re-election. Interested candidates can […]
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‘White Fang Night’
The second annual celebration of “White Fang” will include storytelling about the making of the film in Haines, 3 p.m. Aug. 30 at Dalton City’s Klondike Saloon and a showing of the movie starting 7 p.m. at the Chilkat Center. The 1991 Walt Disney release was filmed at locations around the Chilkat Valley and British […]