Until Tuesday evening, Haines-based Alaska Heliskiing claimed on its website to be a member of the Alaska Helicopter Skiing Association, which does not exist, according to numerous industry operators. In the safety section of the company’s website, under the heading “Our Safety Program,” Alaska Heliskiing claimed membership in an organization called the Alaska Helicopter Skiing […]
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Earnest evaluation to start in January
The borough assembly will begin the process of reviewing manager Mark Earnest’s contract and conducting his performance evaluation in early January. The assembly approved an extension of Earnest’s contract through July 2014 pending a review of contract conditions and a satisfactory evaluation at a meeting last month. Assembly member Joanne Waterman reminded the assembly during its Nov. […]
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Borough, district sort project costs
An upcoming engineer’s evaluation at the Haines School is aimed at determining whether a ventilation system in the school’s relocated art room needs replacing. It also may determine if the Haines Borough or school district foots the bill for work on the system. The borough is responsible for “major maintenance” to the school building but whether it […]
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Watch the line on public comments
There is a line between public comments critical of a public employee’s job performance and comments about the person her/himself. During recent public comment sections of assembly meetings, I feel that I have allowed some speakers to cross that line and I apologize. When the line is crossed, we all experience discomfort. I do not […]
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Car tax encounters opposition: Assembly wants more details on proposal
Haines Borough Assembly members and residents expressed misgivings about a proposed motor vehicle registration tax Tuesday. The assembly postponed a vote on the motor vehicle tax ordinance, which would compel residents to pay $22 every two years for each of their vehicles regardless of size, type, and age. The tax would raise about $40,000 annually […]
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Electric fence planned at landfill
Community Waste Solutions and the Alaska Chilkoot Bear Foundation are partnering up to construct an electric fence around the CWS building to deter bear activity around the landfill. The fence will surround areas where bear-attractant waste is stored, including the 800-square-foot CWS building. Bear Foundation representative Richard Folta said electric fences have proved very effective […]
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LED lights to go up along Third Avenue
With the goal of becoming more energy efficient, the Haines Borough Assembly recently contracted with Alaska Power and Telephone to install 16 new LED lights along Third Avenue. The current, high-pressure sodium lights will be replaced by the LED lights, which are both brighter and more efficient, AP&T power supervisor Danny Gonce said. The total project will […]
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New firehall on draft wish list
A new or improved public safety building was among capital requests included on a draft “wish list” of borough projects to the Alaska Legislature compiled by manager Mark Earnest. Earnest presented the “first working draft” during Tuesday’s assembly meeting. It also includes Lutak Dock upgrades, road improvements on Third Avenue, pool upgrades, road maintenance equipment and sewer treatment […]
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Two mines employ 29 residents
Mayor Stephanie Scott told the Haines Borough’s Port Development Steering Committee on Aug. 23 that 27 local residents hold jobs at the Kensington and Greens Creek mines. Scott later said she got that number from “someone on a plane.” Scott’s source appeared to be good. According to recent interviews with officials at the two mine operations, 29 […]
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Two mines employ 29 residents
By Karen Garcia Mayor Stephanie Scott told the Haines Borough’s Port Development Steering Committee on Aug. 23 that 27 local residents hold jobs at the Kensington and Greens Creek mines. Scott later said she got that number from “someone on a plane.” Scott’s source appeared to be good. According to recent interviews with officials at the two […]