Haines is among the more pessimistic towns in this year’s annual survey of businesses in Southeast communities. About 42% of Haines’ business leaders who responded to the survey had a negative view of the town’s economic outlook and almost 20% expected they would need to cut jobs this year. That’s not necessarily surprising to Mayor […]
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Ben Mallott to become new president of Alaska Federation of Natives on Oct. 1
Ben Mallott, the son of former Juneau mayor and Alaska lieutenant governor Byron Mallott, will become the new president of the Alaska Federation of Natives on Oct. 1, the organization announced Friday. The younger Mallott, who is also stepping into a role his late father previously served at AFN, will succeed Julie Kitka who is […]
Posted inNews, Local News, State of Alaska, Haines Borough
Alcohol board denies Haines’ petition to raise cap on beer and wine licenses
After extensive public testimony, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board voted unanimously to deny a Haines Borough petition to raise the cap on beer and wine licenses, saying there had not been enough opportunity for the public, and existing license-holders, to weigh-in. The borough assembly voted to ask the state board for 10 more restaurant or […]
Posted inLocal News, Haines Borough
Borough manager’s resignation is the latest in a string of exits from city administration
Last week, Haines Borough Manager Annette Kreitzer gave 60 days notice to the mayor and borough assembly. Her last day will be Aug. 12. Kreitzer, who said she was not willing to talk more about her reasons for leaving until closer to her end date, said in her resignation memo that she was disappointed that […]
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Duly Noted: Mosquito Lake community planning, missing skateboard returned, and Jet Boat Jamboree
News and notes from around the Chilkat Valley.
Posted inNews, Local News, Police
Public Safety building gets funding from state, but hurdles remain
Electrical capacity, failing walls, parking, and the potential for flooding in the event of a tsunami are all concerns for local police and fire personnel.
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Borough staffing concerns mount
The shortage is causing worries about employee burnout, increase in mill rate.
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Restaurant asks borough to raise the cap on beer and wine licenses
Nolan Woodard has owned Alpenglow Wood Fired Pizza in downtown Haines for just over a year now and is one of the few local restaurants that were open all winter. But, it wasn’t easy. He, and the close friends and family working with him, put in long hours for comparatively little pay. “It was a […]
Posted inNews, Local News, State of Alaska, Haines Borough, Tourism
At a brief ‘camp-in,’ Haines residents urge the state to revive camping at Portage Cove
It’s the second summer since Alaska State Parks banned camping at the Portage Cove State Recreation Site in Haines. But on May 17, a smattering of tents popped up there anyway. A few dozen people showed their support for reopening the park to tent campers. Mayor Tom Morphet organized the event, calling it a “camp-in.” […]
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Assembly hires more oversight after surprise $2.8 million bill for Lutak Dock
Assembly members voted for additional legal review and to look into hiring new project managers after learning of a surprise bill for nearly $3 million from the contractor in charge of rebuilding the Lutak Dock. At a work session last week and at Tuesday’s assembly meeting, members and the borough’s attorney questioned the validity of […]