Assuming he was muted on Zoom at a Nov. 29 heliski Committee of the Whole meeting, Eric Holle said, “I’d like to kill Liz Cornejo.” Cornejo had just given a public comment in which she critiqued Holle’s use of the word “critical” to describe mountain goat habitat that the state hasn’t designated as “critical.” Earlier in the […]
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Regional avalanche mapping could help identify risks to Chilkat Valley
State researchers are nearly finished with an innovative avalanche mapping project that will help assess risks to Chilkat Valley infrastructure and residents. Scientists at the Alaska Department of Natural Resource’s Climate and Cryosphere Hazards Program (CCHP) are using recent climatological data and evolving a technique developed by Swiss researchers to create a baseline model of […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Don’t make emotion-based decisions
I realize the heliski conversation is an emotional topic but I’m encouraged to see folks moving past their opinions and starting to realize some basic facts. Allowing Stellar to operate its own business will not increase the number of helicopters or skiers. They have been here all along and represent a valuable contribution to our local economy […]
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Free enterprise has consequences
After the Mayor at the last Borough Assembly Meeting on Oct. 26 introduced Ordinance 21-10-598 to remove the limit on the number of heliski permits, we were given a lecture on the merits of Free Enterprise by member Stickler. She espoused the virtue of letting business and commerce grow unimpeded; the government’s role is to stay out of the […]
Posted inElections, News
Candidates discuss the economy at Chamber of Commerce forum
The Haines Chamber of Commerce organized a forum Sept. 21 at the Aspen Hotel where candidates had one minute to answer 10 questions such as whether they’d support adding a fourth heliski permit, what’s hindering business growth and whether they’re supported by special interests or “by people who expect you to push their agenda.” Brenda Josephson said […]
Posted inNews, Elections
Four Candidates Running for ASSEMBLY
The following is a condensed version of CVN interviews with borough assembly candidates Richard Clement, 66, Tyler Huling, 29, Debra Schnabel, 69, and Brenda Josephson, 56. As opposed to the debate last week, they did not have access to the questions before the interviews. Clement retired to Haines about four years ago. He worked in Alaska […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Bulleted small town advice
• Direct your assembly vote towards individuals that make choices based on what is best for our entire community, not special interest groups. Vote for Tyler Huling. Most of the other candidates are special interest trolls. They can have an agenda that does not always represent the best interests of the community at large. •Chief Scott is doing okay with […]
Posted inThank You Letters
Thanks for high quality reporting
Max Graham’s story “Why does Haines limit heliski permits?” is the best piece I’ve read on the subject, and I bet I’ve read hundreds over the years. It’s nice to have a journalist of his caliber in Haines. Heather Lende
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Duly Noted
The Chilkat Thunder beat the Haines Packing Co. at the Men’s City League basketball championship Sunday night. The score was 107-75. Two other league teams, Alaska Marine Lines and Harbor Heat, were knocked out of competition in previous rounds. Organizer Kyle Fossman said the league will take a break for the holidays and start up again in […]
Posted inNews, Haines Borough
Assembly briefs
Assembly approves disaster debris processing funds The Haines Borough Assembly approved unanimously at its Tuesday meeting up to $110,000 for residents who need to dispose of construction debris caused by the December storms. The funding will be reimbursed by FEMA. The Haines Long Term Recovery Group has estimated costs of upwards of $1 million. The borough will […]