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Thanks for donation, AP&T
We here at The Salvation Army would like to thank the Alaska Power & Telephone Company (AP&T) and the Charitable Contributions Committee for their...
Play that Goes Wrong was a hit
I attended the Sunday matinee of “The Play that Goes Wrong.” I just don’t have the words to express how fantastic this play was! I just moved...
Thanks for Eagle Festival
The Haines Visitor Center extends heartfelt appreciation to the individuals and businesses in our community for their unwavering support and...
Tax laws should apply fairly
When laws are adopted, they are generally understood by the people who adopted them and who are affected by them. Over time, government officials are...
Sale price should determine assessments
Uniformly high property values does not supplant the primary requirement that real property be valued at fair market value on Jan. 1 per AS...
Happy 95th to Joan Snyder
I am writing on behalf of Joan Snyder (Rusty as Rachel and I know her). She would like to thank everyone who helped her celebrate her 95th birthday...
PlanCo decision to rehear CUP is needed
On Tuesday night, the Borough Assembly voted to rehear the former Planning Commission’s decision to issue a Conditional Use Permit to Southeast...
LETTER: Change LeConte ferry name
Do you believe in equality? Do you believe in human rights? Please sign the petition in the link...
Cancel tax assessor's contract
Please take the time to sign the petition to the Haines Borough Assembly to cancel assessor Michael Dahle’s contract, which is up for renewal...
Outhouse was not part of assessment
While I still take issue with the 2023 property tax protocol, I wish to set the record straight about our outhouse assessment. In August I submitted...
Tax assessments need reform
People of Haines: have you had problems with your property tax assessment this year? Have you, your friends, family or neighbors been failed by the...
Strange comments at legislative open house
Our state representatives Andi Story and Jesse Kiehl held a discussion of important topics Monday night at the Chilkat Center. Sen. Kiehl explained...
Thank you for supporting refugees
Thanks to everyone who generously contributed to the Haines Alaska Refugee Support Group! With your help, we were able to bring a Ukrainian family...
Open gym on Sundays and Xmas break
I am writing to advocate for opening the gymnasiums at the school and the pool on Sundays and during Christmas break for the community to use and...
George Campbell has followed rules
I would like to comment on George Campbell for following borough rules. The people that complained knew he was there before they moved...
Thanks for showing love for Mary Price
To the Chilkat Valley Community: We would like to express our gratitude for the outpouring of support and well wishes during this difficult time....
Oct. 19 CVN story left out major detail
After reading the Oct. 19 edition about the Porcupine Road, I thought maybe something got missed in this article. If anyone was out at Porcupine last...
Fort Seward buildings need action
It’s so sad seeing the derelict, abandoned buildings in Fort Seward. I think this is a serious issue. As a skilled laborer, it bothers me that the...
Thank you for animal shelter, HARK
Becky’s Place would like to thank HARK for their kindness and generosity. The outdoor metal fencing you gave us to provide temporary shelter for...
Lame duck planning commission vote wrong
The lame duck Haines Borough Planning Commission, ousted by voters for its history of granting controversial conditional use permits to developers,...
Join Samaritan's Purse for Christmas
October is Operation Christmas Child season! Please join us in helping with this worthwhile effort sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse to send Christmas...
Good luck, planning commissioners
Best of luck to our new planning and zoning commissioners! About a year ago, I volunteered for my position because we needed to fill boards and...
Thank you, beautiful Uglies
Thanks to the beautiful guys at the Uglies for the help they have given us on the journey into the cancer world. We still have a ways to go, but...
Tax inflation should lead to consequences
I, like so many others in our community, am not happy with the current property tax assessments. So, I was thinking; if I had increased the valuation...
Cider press clarification
I, along with the Farmers Market, would like to thank Doug Evenden and Delise Keim for their gracious donation of the cider press that was featured...