Haines, Whitehorse and Juneau residents came out in full force for Haines Winter Fest despite heavy snow, organizers said. The weekend began with the Kat to Koot Alpine Adventure Race. In its second year, 44 people went up and over Mount Ripinsky. More than half of the racers were from Whitehorse, with a few from Juneau. […]
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Winter Fest returns next weekend
Haines is hoping for snow for the second annual Winter Fest later this month. Residents can participate in four events on Feb. 24 and 25, including an adventure race over Mount Ripinsky, outdoor games for families, a film festival and a ski race up the highway. The Kat to Koot Alpine Adventure Race is a human-powered […]
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A group of Haines High School alumni got together for a hike and snowshoe up Mount Ripinsky between Christmas and New Year’s. They included Fran Daly, Teslyn Visscher, Quinn Asquith-Heinz, Chandler Kemp, Tristan Sebens, Anna Jacobson, Christine Hansen and Elena Horner. Austin Badger, home from Santa Barbara City College, teamed up with brother Jordan and Zeke Frank to hunt for Pixie lures […]
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Duly Noted
Alissa and Ira Henry celebrated a memorable Valentine’s Day in Juneau. Their daughter, Makayla Paige, was born Feb. 14 at 12:19 p.m. Makayla was 9 lbs., 8 ozs. and measured 21 inches. She joins her brother Dalton, 3. Alissa’s mom Sue Green was in town from Denver, Colo. to help the family in Juneau and settle them back in Haines. Makayla’s paternal grandmother is Terry Povey, who […]
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Duly Noted
Mario and Natalie Benassi won the Valentine’s kissing contest at the Pioneer Bar Saturday. They beat out son Josh Benassi and Cassie Miller, as well as Jae McDermaid and Jimmy Lampkins, who placed second. According to Natalie, the key to the win was “a little hard work, perseverance and lots of practice.” Joe Parnell judged the competition. Smoochers will have another opportunity to smack lips Sunday […]
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Police Report
Monday, Feb. 24 A local agency representative reported a theft of wood, then called back later to say the wood had been paid for. A 911 caller reported a vehicle accident near 9 Mile Haines Highway that damaged the guardrail. Troopers responded. There were no injuries. A business reported icy road conditions from […]
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Police Report
Tuesday, September 5 A citizen reported several items were left in her home on Young Road from an unknown person. Police responded to a vehicle accident on Third Avenue. No injuries were reported. Officers responded to a report of gun shots on Mud Bay Road that were determined to be fireworks. A caller reported finding […]
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Do Fourth festivities need boost?
Does the Haines Fourth of July need a shot in the arm? Residents at Tlingit Park festivities Tuesday commented on the recent loss of several long-time holiday events, including the mud volleyball tournament, pie-eating contest, fire-hose battle and commercial fireworks display. Haines Chamber of Commerce President John Hagen said a variety of factors has caused […]
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July Fourth fun prevails over rain
Mount Ripinsky runners climbed into the clouds and youths scrambled in wet grass at Tlingit Park during Tuesday’s Fourth of July festivities in Haines. A morning drizzle gave way to afternoon showers, but events went on as scheduled. The Deuling family and friends, 17 Canadians who have visited here for 20 years, made a big splash. They […]
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Independence Day Preview
Apple is America’s pie, but you’re in rhubarb territory This year’s Fourth of July is all about the pie. At nightly bingo games at the ANB Hall on July 1, July 2 and July 4, two locally made pies will be awarded each night, along with traditional cash prizes. Pie rounds will be announced randomly […]