State sportfish biologists closed Chilkoot River to retention of sockeye salmon this week, in the wake of low escapement of mature fish into Chilkoot Lake. Through July 15, 4,355 sockeye had passed Chilkoot weir, compared to a 10-year average of 12,962 in escapement by the same week. “The probability of making minimum escapement (of 38,000) is […]
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Presentations incorporate parenting, brain research
Don’t tell your young children they’re smart. Children who are told they’re smart tend to give up when encountering difficulty learning a new discipline, said Heather Whitney, a facilitator who spoke recently in Haines. Instead, parents should reward children for showing effort, as only a few people are truly smart and effort is a more […]
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Donations of toys sought
Lynn Canal Counseling Services is asking for gently used toys for resale as a fundraiser at the Southeast Alaska State Fair. Toys for children of any age should be small enough to fit into a Ziplock bag. Donations can be left by July 18 at drop boxes at Lynn Canal Counseling offices on Willard Street and at […]
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Wild Things
May’s migrations were especially interesting this year. The cow moose and two calves moved from the school have been seen and appear healthy. Moose typically give birth to one or two calves, each weighing about 28 pounds. By the time they are weaned, five months later, they will have increased their weight tenfold. The juvenile killer […]
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Klukwan workshop set
Building and understanding relationships between Native and non-Natives will be the focus of a workshop in Klukwan on Friday, Aug. 2. Dan Henry will lead the morning session, providing a historical perspective on relations. Behavioral health specialist Elsie Spud will contribute her view as a lifelong Klukwan resident. The morning session is open to the public and will be […]
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AP&T drops effort for Connelly hydro
Alaska Power and Telephone pulled the plug on the Connelly Lake hydroelectric project, surrendering its Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) preliminary permit for the project June 13. The primary factor in the company’s decision is that existing demand for power isn’t sufficient to build the project and maintain or lower local rates, said project manager Glen […]
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Music and fish made for fun barbecue
Thanks to all who attended the Community King Salmon Barbecue June 15th at the Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds. This annual event celebrates the importance of our local fishing fleet and fishing industry businesses to our community. Thanks to Ocean Beauty for donating 1,200 pounds of fresh king salmon; to the 20 fishing industry sponsors that […]
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Gillnetters expecting leaner season
Haines commercial fishermen say they’re expecting a dip in chum salmon prices this year and also say they’ll be watching for interception of Haines-bound sockeye by seine fishermen in northern Southeast, as biologists are forecasting a strong return of pink salmon. The Lynn Canal drift gillnet season starts Sunday with a two-day opening in districts south of […]
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Fisherman’s effort aims to help hospital
A commercial gillnet fisherman has launched an effort aimed at raising money for the Seattle Children’s Hospital, and he’s hoping to get competing gear groups working together on the project. Jason Shull of Haines said he’s hoping to raise $30,000 this year through his “Haul for Hope” campaign that may be capped with a banquet […]
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Assembly softens crab letter terms
The Haines Borough Assembly voted unanimously Tuesday to remove mention of an emergency closure to the local Dungeness crab fishery from a letter to the Department of Fish and Game. In the original letter, Mayor Stephanie Scott expressed concern that human and sea otter pressure on the fishery will ultimately decimate the crab biomass and prevent sustainable commercial, subsistence and […]