When did the Haines Highway become so dangerous? Why is our Mayor looking to other Southeast mayors to support its realignment despite legitimate concerns about negative impacts to fish habitat, the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve and the aesthetics of the Haines Scenic Byway? Driving any road, no matter how straight, is inherently dangerous. But it’s not the […]
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Assembly leans toward Sosa hire
The Haines Borough Assembly isn’t ready to offer the job to manager candidate David Sosa just yet. After coming out of executive session Tuesday, the assembly voted unanimously to call additional references provided by Sosa and ask him to provide a “community interface scenario” he has encountered outside of the military. Sosa has worked as a U.S. […]
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Does town need a safe house?
Supporters of a local domestic violence response group say they’ll seek state and local funding for a permanent “safe house” in Haines for female victims and their children. Jackie Mazeikas, domestic violence health educator for Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, said there’s a need for a permanent shelter here, rather than emergency accommodation in private […]
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Chamber election may be ‘huge overhaul’ for board
An election that ended this week could bring a “huge overhaul” to the Haines Chamber of Commerce, said president Barbara Mulford. Seven open seats attracted only six declared candidates – Scott Sundberg, Thom Ely, Bill Kurz, Rod Hinson, Kyle Gray and Stan Mazeikas – meaning all six will be seated unless two strongly supported write-in […]
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Borough’s push for pellet heat
The Haines Borough Assembly has authorized staff to continue pursuing the use of wood pellet heat in borough facilities, and recently approved a $33,000 contract for design of three biomass pellet boilers. The boilers would be installed in the Chilkat Center, Haines School and sewage treatment plant. Executive assistant to the manager Darsie Culbeck said the borough […]
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Advisory committee election set Dec. 17
Four seats are up for grabs on the Upper Lynn Canal Fish and Game Advisory Committee when the group meets Dec. 17. The meeting starts 7 p.m. in the assembly chambers. Two Haines seats – currently held by Dean Risley and Dave Werner – are open, and one Skagway seat – held by Luke Rauscher – also […]
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Culbeck makes Washington lobbying trip
Haines Borough executive assistant to the manager Darsie Culbeck took on the temporary role of lobbyist during a recent five-day trip to Washington, D.C., meeting with lawmakers and organizations to promote borough interests. Culbeck traveled to Washington as the Alaska delegate for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and lobbied on its behalf for two […]
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Burger and a G&T at 33 Mile?
Patrons of the 33 Mile Roadhouse may soon be able to sip gin and tonics with their burgers. Owner Robbie Harris is applying to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to do business as the 33 Mile Saloon and sell hard liquor. The restaurant currently can sell only beer and wine, and revenue from those sources […]
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Lobbying for ferry terminal parking
Haines Borough Mayor Stephanie Scott said she hasn’t heard on a request for a waiver from the no-overnight-parking policy at the Haines ferry terminal. Scott submitted the waiver request Nov. 5, which asks that travelers using the Haines ferry terminal be allowed to park their vehicles overnight in the visitor parking lot or a nearby location designated by […]
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New fee considered to pay for better 911
Haines Borough staffers are considering a monthly service charge on local cell phones and land lines to help pay for the nearly $500,000 Enhanced-911 and dispatch services project. According to Alaska statute, municipalities can tack on up to $2 to each local monthly phone bill to pay for the system. Revenue collected from the surcharge […]