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 […]
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Six Candidates Running for Assembly
Six candidates, Caitie Kirby, Helen Alten, Jerry Lapp, Cheryl Stickler, Brenda Josephson and Carol Tuynman are running for two three-year seats and two one-year seats in the general election. The polls open at 7 a.m. on Oct. 6 and will close at 8 p.m. on the same day. Voting is available in precinct one at the […]
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Vote to contract Turnagain for dock project delayed
The Haines Borough Assembly voted unanimously Tuesday to schedule a special meeting to discuss the approval of a contract with Turnagain Marine after Lynn Canal Conservation (LCC) and many of its members accused borough staff of promoting a new dock design outside of the public process. Mayor Douglas Olerud requested that the assembly schedule the special meeting. “Reading the comments […]
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Haines only Alaska town to receive EPA planning grant
Haines was selected as one of 25 towns to receive a Recreation Economies for Rural Communities (RERC) grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The award is a technical assistance grant, meaning it distributes expertise rather than money. Each recipient is paired with three advisors who will work with the municipality for four to six […]
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Lapp fills one-month assembly vacancy
The Haines Borough Assembly at its Aug. 24 meeting unanimously appointed Jerry Lapp to fill the vacancy created by Caitie Rothbart’s resignation. Lapp will serve as the sixth member for a total of three meetings until the election on Oct. 4. Lapp is one of six candidates running to fill three permanent vacancies whose terms will begin Oct. 11. […]