After most than an hour of discussion behind closed doors, the Haines Borough Assembly on Wednesday voted to accept a settlement with the Alaska Power Company to increase power rates by 11 percent in Haines. It was unclear this week how the vote would affect legal action taken by five communities to oppose an 18.12 percent across-the-board […]
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THREA drops Walker Lake; Floreske still interested
After squabbling with a local developer for more than two years, the Tlingit and Haida Regional Electric Authority board has decided to relinquish its preliminary permit for the Walker Lake hydroelectric project. THREA and John Floreske’s company, Southern Energy Inc., jockeyed for the Walker Lake permit until the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission granted it to […]
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Hospice thankful for local support
Hospice of Haines would like to share a big thank you to Patty Campbell at Radio Shack for phone technical support, Stephanie Scott for donating beautiful, fresh cut flowers each week for our annual fall bereavement group, and, last but not least, the courageous, wise souls who attended the group, knowing that to heal and grow after losing a […]
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‘Emergency’ hire for economic job
The Haines Borough has moved tourism director Leslie Ross into the interim community and economic development director position as part of an “emergency hire” arrangement that also promotes Tammy Piper from visitor information coordinator to interim tourism director. Both Ross and Piper will get 20 percent pay bumps for their work in the interim positions. An emergency […]
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Vets’ tax break stirs assembly debate
Soboleff-McRae Veterans Village officials don’t think property tax should be levied on the second floor of their building. The Haines Borough manager disagrees. At manager David Sosa’s recommendation, the assembly last week declined to introduce an ordinance which, if passed, would have granted a “community purpose exemption” for the residential floor, relieving the facility of paying property […]
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Heli-ski event seeking extra area
A worldwide ski and snowboard competition affiliated with Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures has applied to hold an event in Haines, and is seeking areas outside of borough-created boundaries for its show. Borough manager David Sosa has approved in-bounds use for the event but has asked Freeride World Tour to submit an additional application for use […]
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Mine summit leans to port partnership
A private-public partnership to restore the Chilkoot Lumber Co. dock as an ore terminal was floated as a potential model at the Haines Port Development Council’s second “summit” on mining, transportation and tourism at the American Bald Eagle Foundation Sept. 25. The meeting included Canadian government and mining company officials, state Rep. Sam Kito, D-Juneau, Alaska Department […]
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Candidates sound off at forums
Haines Borough Assembly and Mayor candidates faced questions ranging from solid waste management to heli-skiing at recent forums. Assembly candidates Mike Case, Ron Jackson, Joe Parnell, Jerry Erny and Mario Benassi spoke at a KHNS forum Sept. 25 moderated by KHNS news director Margaret Friedenauer. Mayor Stephanie Scott joined the candidates for a Chamber of Commerce forum at the […]
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Vote Tuesday on leadership, school bonds
Haines Borough voters will elect a Mayor and two new assembly members and decide four ballot propositions in Tuesday’s municipal election. Residents also will vote to fill three school board seats, though only two candidates are running. The third seat open will likely be filled by appointment. Polling places include the American Bald Eagle Foundation and Klehini Valley Fire Hall. Polls […]
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Assembly hopefuls sound alike at 1st forum
Four candidates for Haines Borough Assembly sounded more alike than different at Monday’s forum sponsored by We the People’s Haines chapter. Assembly candidate Mike Case was out of town and couldn’t attend the forum. Mayor candidates Stephanie Scott and Jan Hill were not invited to participate. The Haines School’s Drama, Debate and Forensics team was set to co-sponsor the event, but principal Cheryl […]