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. […]
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Visibility of new sign on cruise dock a concern
The Haines Borough recently installed its new $5,000 “Welcome to Haines” sign at the Port Chilkoot Dock, but visitors might have some trouble getting the message. The sign, designed and constructed by Haines artist Megan Morehouse, features the salutation “Welcome to Haines” spelled out in blue mussel shells and inlaid in sticks of gray driftwood. The problem […]
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AP&T customers: Don’t penalize us for conserving
Dozens of Alaska Power Company customers testified at a recent Regulatory Commission of Alaska hearing in Haines, railing against the company’s request for an 18 percent power rate increase. As part of the RCA’s investigation into whether an 18 percent rate increase is warranted, the commission heard from customers including residents from Haines, Skagway, Tok, […]
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Thanks for making Earth Day a success
A huge thank you goes out to everyone involved in this year’s celebration of Earth Day on Saturday, May 10. Informative displays and various helpful discussions on many topics from alternative energy, curing wood to poultry raising and talking with your Mayor were enjoyed by all. Thank you to the wonderful businesses in town who helped make […]
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Assembly endorses new office in trailer
The Haines Borough is looking to buy a 450-square-foot trailer to use as extra office space despite having an empty desk at the administration building and empty offices in the public safety building. The $12,500 “mobile office” would be located behind the administration building on Third Avenue. Manager David Sosa said the trailer would be used as […]
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Kreiss-Tomkins calls rookie term ‘gratifying’
With only a few months remaining in his first term, rookie House Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, D-Sitka, said he has no intentions of stopping. During a Monday interview, Kreiss-Tomkins said he will be running again this October, but he will no longer represent Haines due to redistricting. “It’s a way to try to help make Alaska […]
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Planners want consideration
Several members of the Haines Borough Planning Commission asked for more support from the assembly during a joint meeting of the two bodies last week, citing overturned decisions and unheeded recommendations that caused discontent. Commission chair Rob Goldberg said he would like the assembly to “take the planning commission seriously,” and give the group’s decisions “the weight […]
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Strong leadership key to revitalization efforts
In 2007, the downtown of Greenville, Kentucky, population 4,200, looked a lot like Haines’ Main Street does today. According to Brett Schwartz, a National Association of Developments Organization research fellow who studied Greenville, the southern town was decaying. “On a Saturday night, you would have likely walked on deteriorated sidewalks, peered into vacant storefronts […]