With the possibility of increased power rates looming on the horizon, Haines Borough Mayor Stephanie Scott is convening a public “Energy Roundtable” discussion from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the library. Big names in the Haines energy scene are scheduled to speak, including Alaska Power and Telephone president Bob Grimm, Southern Energy owner John Floreske and […]
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Chilkat Lake Road rezone petition found to be flawed
Discussion of a possible rezone of 72 acres of property near .6 Mile Chilkat Lake Road ended abruptly last week when the rezone petitioner stormed out of the planning commission meeting. Scott Sundberg in May submitted a petition to rezone 15 lots on the west side of Chilkat Lake Road from general use, the most […]
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Move borough offices into museum
It appears that with the addition of a trailer to the Haines Borough offices and the suggestion that we build yet another “muniplex” (Haven’t we got one at Third Avenue and the Old Haines Highway?) the borough is running out of space to conduct its daily business. The Sheldon Museum is facing the same problem. The museum […]
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Thomas won’t run
Haines residents will take to the polls in November to elect a state senator and House representative. Due to redistricting, Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, D-Sitka, and Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, no longer will represent Haines. According to the new redistricting map, Haines will still be in Senate District Q, but will change from House District 34 […]
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Downtown committee identifies list of projects
The Haines Borough Downtown Revitalization Committee is trying to get the ball rolling on several small projects, including installing a bike barn on Main Street and adding signs to direct drivers downtown. At its June 2 meeting, the committee passed a motion supporting construction of a bike barn on Main Street, though only in concept. Committee member […]
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Mine study may include tribes
The Haines Borough Assembly is moving forward with plans to conduct stakeholder meetings and community forums on the potential development of the Palmer Project mineral deposit. The assembly voted 4-1 to authorize Mayor Stephanie Scott to collaborate with the Chilkoot Indian Association and Chilkat Indian Village on exploring the possible social, political and economic impacts of a mining industry within […]
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Assembly returns ‘muniplex’ to agenda
At the request of Haines Borough Assembly member Joanne Waterman, the borough is reviving discussion of building a new “muniplex” to house the fire hall, police station, administration offices, assembly chambers and possibly a visitor center. Waterman, who put the item on a recent assembly agenda, said she would like to see an estimate to at least get […]
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LCC’s presenters worked for mines
In the June 5 issue of the CVN, Mayor Stephanie Scott is quoted as “perceiving bias in several of the (informational mining) presentations” sponsored by Lynn Canal Conservation last spring. Given that three of the four presenters have worked and/or consulted for the mining industry, I’d like the Mayor to explain whether the perceived bias was pro-mining or anti-mining. Dr. David Chambers […]
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Assembly to decide on $20K mining program
The Haines Borough Assembly will consider Tuesday whether to fund a $20,000 proposal by Takshanuk Watershed Council for facilitation of stakeholder meetings and community forums on the potential development of a mine northwest of Haines. Mayor Stephanie Scott and assembly member Debra Schnabel solicited the proposal, which aims to explore the economic, environmental, social and transportation-related impacts of development of the […]
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Merchants, police say beer festival went smoothly
From Friday’s Gourmet Brewers’ Dinner to Saturday’s Slammin’ Salmon run, last weekend’s Southeast Alaska State Fair 22nd Annual Great Alaska Craft Beer and Home Brew Festival had residents and visitors raving about the success of the two-day event. Fair director Jessica Edwards reported “excellent feedback” about Friday’s dinner, especially chef Travis Kukull’s Waygu zabuton steak. […]