It’s a challenging time for the Haines Borough’s advisory boards and commissions. The Solid Waste Working Group disbanded this summer after months without direction. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee hasn’t met in almost two years. The Public Safety Commission violated code last year when it failed to meet quarterly, and members have expressed feeling […]
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Thomas, Aultman-Moore, Lapp take lead
Gabe Thomas, Ben Aultman-Moore and Jerry Lapp won Tuesday’s election for Haines Borough Assembly, according to unofficial results released Tuesday evening. Thomas, an incumbent, led with 547 votes. Aultman-Moore took second with 495 votes, and Jerry Lapp, who is currently filling Caitie Rothbart’s seat, placed third – for a one-year term – with 482 votes. Margarette Jones and Bill Jurewitz […]
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Resident urges TAB to look into bear monitors at Chilkoot
Concerned about increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic and human-bear encounters in the Chilkoot Corridor, Lutak Spur Road resident Richard Buck asked the borough’s Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) to consider making a recommendation to the borough assembly to hire bear monitors. “There’s a tremendous amount of traffic,” Buck said during a Sept. 29 TAB meeting. “It seems to […]
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Assembly approves contract with Turnagain Marine Construction
The Haines Borough Assembly unanimously approved a contract of up to $310,000 with Turnagain Marine Construction—the contractor who will begin a progressive design-build process for the Lutak Dock reconstruction. The vote allows Turnagain to begin conducting geotechnical studies as it begins to design the Lutak Dock reconstruction project. A town hall is scheduled for Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the […]
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Examining claims about the Lutak Dock project
Many claims have been made in recent months that have led to confusion about the Lutak Dock renovation project. The CVN evaluated several of those claims below. For decades Haines imported and exported freight and fuel via the Lutak Dock, a facility with a large bulkhead built in 1953 at 4 Mile Lutak Road by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. […]
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Canada to lift covid restrictions at border
Canadian officials announced Monday they will lift remaining covid restrictions at the border for non-essential travelers. Starting Oct. 1, visitors won’t be required to show proof of vaccination or to fill out the ArriveCAN app, Canada’s public health agency said in a news release. Canada also will no longer require pre- and post-arrival testing for […]
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Resident named Alaska’s museum volunteer of the year
Museums Alaska last week named Haines resident Michael Marks the state’s “volunteer of the year.” “I’m completely flabbergasted,” Marks, 69, said of the award. When Marks isn’t volunteering at the Portage Cove dock to greet cruise ship passengers, he’s gifting his time and resources to the Hammer Museum, Sheldon Museum and several other local organizations. […]
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Six Candidates Running for Assembly
The following is a condensed version of CVN interviews with candidates for Haines Borough Assembly: Ben Aultman-Moore, 30, Eric Holle, 72, Margarette Jones, 27, Bill Jurewitz, 76, Jerry Lapp, 73, and Gabe Thomas, 43. The six candidates are running for three open seats. Election day is Tuesday, Oct. 4. Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at […]
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Assembly joins AML in concern over convention
The Haines Borough Assembly approved a resolution joining the Alaska Municipal League (AML) in expressing concern over the impact of a state Constitutional Convention. Alaska voters will vote on whether to convene a constitutional convention during the Nov. 2 general election. Earlier this month, assembly member Gabe Thomas requested the assembly take a formal stand in joining […]
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I support balance and compromise
I urge everyone to vote in the upcoming election for borough assembly seats. I am going to vote for Jerry Lapp, Gabe Thomas and Ben Aultman-Moore. With Jerry’s vast experience, knowledge, and ability to listen I feel he will advocate for the community in a moderate way. Gabe has grown as an assembly person, does his […]