Don Turner III, while sitting at the Planning Commission table last week, wore a T-shirt that said, “I like the sound you make when you shut up.” It had a picture of a smiley face with duct tape over the mouth. Such sentiments one would expect in Russia and China. Am I saying the Haines Borough government […]
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New trailers get jump on committee
As the Haines Borough struggles to address the lingering issue of how to permit commercial trailers, more are setting up shop around town. Cheechako Tacos, a food truck run by Gregory Cooper, is planning to open by June 20 near 1 Mile Haines Highway. Another commercial trailer selling T-shirts has recently popped up across from the Port […]
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Hill considers Washington, D.C. trip to seek funds
Haines Borough Mayor Jan Hill said a recent visit to town by U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, was encouraging and Hill is considering a trip to Washington, D.C., to push for federal funding of specific projects. “(Murkowski) had no news for us, but made a clear invitation that it was time to come back to D.C. to see […]
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Relax open container law for fest?
Should the Haines Borough suspend its open container ordinance during the annual Great Alaska Craft Beer and Homebrew Festival? Mayor Jan Hill this week said she and others in the borough office are discussing that idea, following last weekend’s 24th Beer Fest, which occurred without arrests or major problems. Beer Fest participants, many who travel around town on foot, […]
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Funding sought for ferry plan
A regional economic development organization is asking the Haines Borough and other communities for money toward crafting a 25-year plan for a sustainable ferry system, but some are skeptical about whether the state is serious about committing to reforms. Gov. Bill Walker recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Southeast Conference to draft a long-term plan for […]
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Assembly defeats attempt to terminate lobbyist contract
A Haines Borough Assembly member on Tuesday made a move to terminate Bill Thomas’s lobbyist contract, but other members weren’t on board with the plan. Assembly member Ron Jackson wanted to direct interim manager Brad Ryan to work with the borough attorney to clarify the $45,000 contract’s termination clause and, if possible, end the contract effective June […]
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End draws near for ‘The Swamp’
A Haines Borough Assembly member on Tuesday made a move to terminate Bill Thomas’s lobbyist contract, but other members weren’t on board with the plan. Assembly member Ron Jackson wanted to direct interim manager Brad Ryan to work with the borough attorney to clarify the $45,000 contract’s termination clause and, if possible, end the contract effective June […]
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Police chief hire in the works
By Karen Garcia Haines Borough interim manager Brad Ryan has offered the police chief position to one of the three candidates who visited town last weekend, but he won’t say which one. Ryan said Wednesday he was in negotiations with “a police chief” to reach an agreement, but refused to say if it was Heath […]
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Duly Noted
By Karen Garcia Haines Borough Mayor Jan Hill recently honored water/sewer operator Scott Bradford for receiving the Small Wastewater System Operator of the Year Award from the Alaska Water Wastewater Management Association. The statewide award was voted on by Bradford’s peers and professional associates. Bradford also won the AWWMA’s Small Water System Operator of the […]