Reports from local subsistence crabbers on the success of their summer efforts are mixed, with some crabbers maintaining catches are on the upswing while others say it was “the worst year ever.” The Haines Borough and Upper Lynn Canal Fish and Game Advisory Committee has struggled in the past year to deal with complaints from subsistence crabbers that commercial […]
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Director job reopens after museum’s pick renegs
The Sheldon Museum board of directors is looking for a new museum director after its first choice declined the offer at the end of July. John Hairr of South Carolina changed his mind about moving to Haines, said interim director, Christina Baskaya. “He decided that it was too complicated and too pricy to move his […]
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Toy sale will benefit several programs
Lynn Canal Counseling Services’ toy sale fundraiser at the Southeast Alaska State Fair was a big success. Proceeds will go toward family and children’s programs, veterans’ programs and travel assistance for clients who live “out the road.” Thank you to all who generously donated items to sell. Thank you also to everyone that purchased toys […]
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Comments on ferry plan due Aug. 30
Residents have until Aug. 30 to comment on proposed changes to the design of a new, shuttle ferry being designed to run between Haines and Juneau. A separate shuttle vessel would operate between Skagway and Haines, with Haines serving as a “key transfer point” for passengers traveling between Skagway and Juneau. Rebuilding the Haines ferry […]
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Tribe awarded grant to design pellet plant
The Chilkoot Indian Association has been awarded a $35,000 grant from the U.S. Forest Service to design a community wood pellet mill. Dave Berry, administrator of the Haines-based tribe, said the money will help pay for the final design of a plant to make pellets. “We are one step closer to starting. So many steps […]
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Assembly approves community donations
On a 5-1 vote, the Haines Borough Assembly Tuesday approved more than $100,000 in grants to local non-profits. The borough had set aside about $130,000 for gift-giving. Contributions from the borough’s general fund included Haines Friends of Recycling, $4,887; Chilkat Valley Preschool, $11,010; Southeast Senior Services, $6,176; Haines Dolphins Swim Team, $3,184; Lynn Canal Broadcasting, $1,378; American Bald Eagle Foundation, […]
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Adopt-a-seat, gala to boost Chilkat Center
Chilkat Center boosters are ramping up fundraising efforts with a gala Aug. 17 and an “Adopt-a-Seat” program. The Foundation for the Chilkat Center for the Arts will “sell” seats for $250 to $1,500 to raise money for improvements to the facility’s lighting, sound and communications systems, as well as interior decorating. Seats closer to the […]
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Workshop to address Native health
Lani Hotch said she sees a day-long workshop in Klukwan Aug. 2 as the next step in village wellness efforts. Non-Natives and people from outside the village are welcome to attend. “Building Relationships” begins 9 a.m. in the Klukwan ANS Hall. A $10 morning session led by writer and historian Dan Henry will discuss historic relations between Natives and […]
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Wild Things
Summers, even cold ones, are an active time for animals in the northern hemisphere. It is the time most of them reproduce. For some mammals, it’s the only time they’re active. Eagles laid their eggs later than usual this year, and as of June 17, were still sitting on eggs. In recent years, they seemed to lay their […]
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Youthful ‘Lamp’ to light up Chilkat Center
Putting on a children’s play presents special challenges. For “The Magical Lamp of Aladdin,” that includes piles of shiny jewels lying about backstage. “There’s a lot of people who want to play with the props and mess with them,” said Al Weber, 15, the play’s stage manager. There’s also locating props appropriate for a play […]