The Haines Borough Assembly in a 4-2 vote Tuesday introduced an ordinance that would make global positioning system data for helicopter skiing confidential. “The only thing about this ordinance is you have to be satisfied that the GPS data is indeed a trade secret, and the people who bear the burden of that proof are the operators […]

A committee of the Haines Borough Assembly took a baby step toward funding a Chilkat Center roof repair at a Dec. 27 workshop. The borough recently received a $650,000 estimate to rebuild the center’s roof, including structural work and replacement of cedar shakes with metal roofing. Adding insulation is expected to stem a problem that starts when […]

Haines Borough meetings will get a new look – including increased opportunity for public comment and more assembly research in advance of meetings – under plans laid out by new Mayor Stephanie Scott at a work session with assembly members Nov. 3. A list of “housekeeping” issues addressed during the session ranged from reviewing the purpose and status of […]

An ordinance to permit off-premises or “sandwich” signs as a conditional use will go to the Haines Borough’s government affairs and services committee, following weeks of assembly discussion about balancing business with an orderly downtown. Members of the assembly and Haines Borough Planning Commission have taken up the ordinance since it was introduced in June and have […]

The Haines Borough Assembly last week voted 4-1 to authorize manager Mark Earnest to hire from a pool of four consultants for the municipality’s “special projects.” Approved consultants include Agnew Beck Consulting of Anchorage and residents Darsie Culbeck, James Kallenberg and Burl Sheldon. “The idea is that we would have assistance on focused attention on some of the priority […]

The Haines Animal Rescue Kennel has recently added pet care services including vaccinations, broad-spectrum wormer and flea, tick and lice treatments. “These services will help keep our pet population safe from deadly diseases as well as irritating parasites,” said Steve Vick, HARK executive director. “HARK encourages all pet owners to stay current with vaccines and parasite […]

The Haines Borough’s government affairs and services committee and about 30 residents on Tuesday brainstormed how to best manage and promote the Chilkat Center to increase the building’s use. Subtracting out income from rentals, the center costs the borough about $50,000 per year. “It would behoove the borough to have someone in charge of organizing […]

The Haines Borough is accepting proposals for website redesign and development through Friday, Nov. 4. “We want something that’s fast and modern-looking, clean, and easy for the public, staff and elected officials to use,” said borough clerk Julie Cozzi. “We’re hoping that people will present ideas.” She said the request is due to increased staff time spent […]