The air was clear and smooth over the Lynn Canal between Juneau and Haines on Thursday, so there was no need to use the new technology installed in the Cessna Grand Caravan’s instrument panel. But when the clouds roll in, as they are forecasted to do next week, the updated avionics will allow pilots to […]
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Haines Herring: Week of nice weather resolves all political differences
A recent stretch of sunny, warm weather has successfully resolved all of the local political issues. “It’s really amazing,” said mayor Tom Thompson, “ A little sunshine accomplished what decades of political wrangling could not.” Residents were out on the streets and beaches, some in shorts and T-shirts for the first time in months. “We […]
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Haines assembly cleared of ethics complaints
The attorney’s memos — a total of 19 heavily annotated pages — found that the members actions did not constitute ethics violations, since the assembly members couldn’t be considered to have a “substantial financial interest” in the vote.
Posted inLocal News, Tlingit Language, Haines Borough
Haines signs altered, welcome people to Deishú
The “Welcome to Haines” signs at either end of town got a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it makeover over the weekend, but have since been restored to their original form. At some point last week, someone modified them to welcome people to Deishú, a word that means “End of the Trail” in Tlingít. It’s often used as the Tlingít […]
Posted inHaines Borough, News, Local News
Longtime law firm quits Haines borough
The law firm that has represented the Haines Borough for more than 10 years will not seek to renew its contract. Charles Cacciola, an attorney for the firm Chandler, Falconer, Munson & Cacciola, LLP, did not respond to requests for comment about why the firm had decided not to renew the contract. In a letter […]
Posted inInside CVN
Alaska Press Club names Chilkat Valley News best weekly in the state
Chilkat Valley news staff brought home four awards from the Alaska Press Club last weekend, including first place for Alaska’s Best Weekly Newspaper in 2023. Editor Lex Treinen won first place for Best Sports Reporting for his December story about the Glacier Bears putting in a stellar performance at state wrestling championships in Anchorage after […]
Posted inNews, Local News, Environment, Mining, Haines Borough
Assembly briefs: Parcel viewer could be expanded, Southeast Roadbuilders appeals permit again, ore shipping changes and a senior exemption boost
Property data in parcel viewer Assembly member Kevin Forster introduced a substitute version of an ordinance that would, among other changes, allow property owners to view assessment information through the borough’s website. The borough’s parcel viewer currently allows users to access information about properties including owner, value, and property size. Under the proposed ordinance, property […]
Posted inHaines Borough, Local News
Assembly members get slew of ethics complaints. Here are the facts.
At least five Haines residents have submitted ethics complaints against assembly member Natalie Dawson, claiming she had a conflict of interest when she voted to request that Constantine Metals share its operations plan with the borough, among other allegations. Dawson said the complaints are “false” and rely on inaccurate information about her employer, the Alaska […]
Posted inNews, Local News, Haines Borough
Borough clerk resigns, blames assembly and planning commission
In a blow to the already short-staffed borough Haines Borough clerk Alekka Fullerton is quitting her job due to what she called “a lack of respect for staff or staff’s work.” Mayor Tom Morphet read Fullerton’s letter of resignation during the April 9 assembly meeting. Fullerton and several other borough officials had tears in their […]
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Duly Noted: A new dance break, Hot Shots travel Las Vegas, Ampersand changes hands
About a dozen people showed up to shake their bodies in what organizers hope will become a regular weekly afternoon “Dance Break” on Friday afternoon. Organizer Stephanie Smith originally hoped for 80 people to show up on the corner of Main Street and Second Ave, but was happy with the turnout in the end, which […]