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 […]
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The bears are up, here’s what to plan for
Haines police say they haven’t yet gotten any calls about bears yet this season. But several residents have posted photos of paw prints or other bear sign on social media – so it’s clear they’re waking up. Alaska Department of Fish and Game wildlife management biologist Carl Koch said this is the time of year […]
Posted inNews, Local News, Transportation, Haines Borough
Contractor asks Haines for $2.8 million payment for Lutak Dock work ‘without pre-authorization’
Turnagain Marine is asking the Haines Borough for “prompt payment” of $2.8 million in work on the Lutak Dock project that likely won’t be covered by the federal government as expected. The news came from an invoice that was shared with assembly members, ahead of a planned workshop on Wednesday evening about the $25 million […]
Posted inSoutheast News, Transportation, Business & Commerce
Alaska Seaplanes adopts new tech, aims to make travel in Southeast safer, more reliable
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 inLocal News, Environment, Mining, Haines Borough, News
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 […]