An apparent drop in the number of king salmon spawning in the Kelsall River is likely the result of years of clearcut logging in the drainage, and the area should be taken out of state plans for future harvest, according to Lynn Canal Conservation. State studies have shown the Kelsall produces half of all king salmon that return to the Chilkat River. State biologists […]
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Chilkat Valley foundation gifts $12K to groups in ’10
The Chilkat Valley Community Foundation celebrated more than $12,000 in grants for 2010 during a Nov. 18 dessert reception at Haines Assisted Living. “It’s really wonderful to be able to support local nonprofits that are such an integral part of our community,” said Ann Myren, chair of the foundation’s board. Awards for a combined $12,282 […]
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Holiday show seeking acts
Lynn Canal Community Players is seeking acts for the “Holly Jolly Christmas Follies,” a holiday variety show set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19 at the Chilkat Center. “We’re looking for people to come out to join the show. If you’ve got a song to sing, an instrument to play, an act or a skit, that’s […]
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Exxon settlement checks arriving
Longtime Haines fishermen recently received checks from the Exxon Qualified Settlement Fund. The checks are next to the last ones that will be issued, according to officials with the fund. Many Lynn Canal gillnetters fishing at the time of the March 1989 spill are covered under the settlement category of “unoiled” fisheries. Fishermen’s claims included the loss […]
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Vermont mom asks for care of couple
I have just read “If You Lived Here, I’d Know Your Name” by Heather Lende. We got the book after the rather shocking news that our son and his new bride will be moving to Haines in less than two weeks. Kathleen will be working at Lynn Canal Counseling and Gabriel will be looking for some kind […]
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Variety highlights 16th annual bald eagle festival
Do you know what to do if you find an injured bird? The answer to that question and a range of others will be answered at the 16th annual Alaska Bald Eagle Festival, starting 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at the American Bald Eagle Foundation. The five days of activities will include workshops by festival photographer Weldon Lee […]
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Robust prices make season for canal gillnet fleet
Robust salmon prices turned an average harvest into an above-average season for Haines gillnetters. The surge in prices to their highest point in more than a decade is attributed to factors including the successful marketing of wild salmon and development of new salmon products, the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and disease problems at fish […]
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Beedle, Thomas square off for District 5 House seat
Republican state Rep. Bill Thomas and his Democratic challenger Robert Beedle sounded similar themes but differed on specifics during recent interviews. Thomas, 63, is a Haines fisherman and former lobbyist seeking a fourth term. Beedle, 52, is a Cordova fisherman and refrigerator mechanic who serves on the Cordova city council. Beedle said Thomas is too closely allied […]
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KHNS budget aims for ‘creative’
Public radio station KHNS will “have to get creative” to recoup a funding shortfall, including diminished revenues from memberships, Lynn Canal Broadcasting board chair Russ Bowman said at the station’s annual membership meeting Friday. “We have to budget carefully. We have to make up the difference with fund-raisers,” Bowman said. A station budget distributed at the meeting […]
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KHNS annual meeting Friday night
KHNS members filling out ballots for the station’s board of directors will see three declared candidates for four seats. Ballots are due at the station by 5 p.m. Friday or can be delivered in person to the station’s annual membership meeting starting 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Chilkat Center lobby. Current board members Randy Wiley […]