Commercial gillnetting moved to the mouth of the Chilkoot River this week as fishery managers sought to capitalize on sockeye escapement numbers into Chilkoot Lake that topped 80,000 Wednesday, the highest numbers by this time of the season since the weir started operating in 1976. “It could be the largest run in a long time,” said commercial […]
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Parents were supporting cast of play
We all look forward to and enjoy the summer’s big play production by the Summer Youth Theater, which this year was the swashbuckling “Treasure Island.” It was a great show, and it is amazing what these kids can do in only three weeks. But it wouldn’t happen without the help and support of the amazing […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, June 20 A caller reported receiving a fraudulent phone call stating they had won $100, and then was asked for their credit card number. Sunday, June 19 A caller requested police help because she was unfamiliar with the area. The caller stated she was camping in town and could not find her friends or […]
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‘Treasure Island’ on stage this weekend
“Lots of fun pirates, and really cute, singing pirates.” Director Elisé Lammers said that’s what audience members should expect at weekend performances of “Treasure Island,” a children’s play adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic. It’s staged by Lynn Canal Community Players’ Summer Youth Theater Conservatory. The two-act show includes an intermission and begins at 7 p.m. […]
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Workshop offered on foundation grants
A workshop on creating a grant application to the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation will be held 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 31 at the public library. The foundation will offer a total of $10,500 in grants this year. Deadline for application is Sept. 30. Grants are awarded in November. There are three categories of […]
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Turnout at center benefit heartwarming
Thanks to all those who provided delicious food, drink, entertainment and help with the “Celebrate the Center” event last Friday. It was a most enjoyable evening and shows that the Chilkat Center is much appreciated by so many people in this community. It was heart-warming! And thank you to those who are now members of our ‘Friends’ […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, July 9 An out-of-town caller requested a message be relayed to a resident. A construction worker reported a bear was in the area of Sixth Avenue. An officer helped a person retrieve medication. A bear reportedly damaged buckets and a kiddie pool near 1 Mile Lutak Road. A caller reported a slow-moving vehicle driving across the […]
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Veterans’ building in planning
Construction of a two-story apartment complex for veterans at the corner of Second Avenue and Dalton Street will begin next spring, said Dan Austin, general manager of the project, which is being built by Haines Assisted Living, Inc. Funding for the project, a $6.1 million grant from the state, was approved on July 2. Demolition […]
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Parade so good it didn’t need a band
Wasn’t that the best Fourth of July parade you’ve ever seen in Haines? With the sirens, the bagpipes and the Lynn Canal Community Players, we didn’t need a marching band. A big thank you to all who participated. Joan Snyder
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Fair seeks entries for ‘wearable art’
The Southeast Alaska State Fair is seeking submissions for its wearable art show, to be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 28 at Payson’s Pavilion. The runway show will showcase designs from other Southeast Alaskan wearable art shows held earlier this year, as well as new designs. “Wearable Art fashion shows are incredibly popular in […]