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Proposed redistricting would cut Haines from Douglas, Juneau
A legislative map change proposed last week by Alaska’s redistricting board would link Haines to northern Juneau, severing the borough’s tie to...
One moose checked in on opening day
As of Wednesday, one hunter checked in a moose on opening day of the subsistence hunt, said Alaska Department of Fish and Game wildlife biologist...
Should town have a garbage transfer station?
The borough’s solid waste working group and Community Waste Solutions (CWS) manager Craig Franke want to know how many people would take their...
Black bear kill resulted from improper hazing, state trooper says
The local wildlife trooper and an Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologist will train Haines police later this month on proper hazing methods...
Harrell sent out with a bang, donates final $1 million
In accordance with her last will and testament, the late Lucy Harrell was sent "out with a bang" Sat...
Committee sends question of fourth heliski permit to assembly
The Government Affairs and Services (GAS) Committee on Friday deferred action on whether to expand Haines’ limit on heliski operator permits from th...
Calling all singers!
Lynn Canal Community Players’ Tod Sebens is searching for 15 local singers to perform in a musical revue that will be staged during one weekend in...
Museum takes over staff from borough
All four Haines Sheldon Museum employees were laid off by the borough on Wednesday to be rehired Thursday by the museum, a non-profit. The transition...
Haines fair talent show winner competes in Palmer
The day before he was to compete in the Alaska's Got Talent competition at the Alaska State Fair,...
Could Haines become a Tai Chi hub?
Following a master's visit last week, Haines now has four certified Tai Chi instructors - a robust...
Coronavirus community spread continues
Haines’ coronavirus outbreak, which seemed to ebb not long ago, rose again this week. The borough’s active case count rose to 43 on Wednesday, up...
Mushroom mania and a recipe by local chef, Travis Kukull
Have you noticed the fungus frenzy in your yard or on the trail? Haines has a reputation among foragers, and this year it’s living up to the hype....
Legislators pass $1,100 PFD; governor wants more
Not content with the $1,100 Permanent Fund dividend adopted on the final day of the special legislative session that ended Tuesday, Gov. Mike...
Southeast visitor industry looks forward to 2022
More than 150 officials convened in Haines this week for the annual Southeast Conference — with more participating online — and much of the...
'Operation Deishu Dawn' deploys veterans to assist in December disaster response
While many celebrated Labor Day relaxing, a group of U.S. military veterans cleared brush and...
At least 20 students sent home as close contacts
About 20 Haines School students are out of school quarantining as close contacts because of the continued community spread of coronavirus in town....
Kings make escapement
For the third year in a row the Chilkat River’s king salmon run has met the state’s escapement goal, according to preliminary estimates. Between...
$1.4 million in health funds eludes Haines
In December the state promised to divert $1.4 million in federal coronavirus aid to help Haines respond to the pandemic and aftermath of the...
Klukwan shareholders get cash for COVID-19 vaccines
Klukwan, Inc. shareholders are eligible to receive $225 each for showing proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Village corporation president...
Conservation groups file securities complaint about Constantine
Three environmental advocacy organizations filed a complaint on Aug. 27 with Canadian securities regulators alleging that Constantine Metal Resources...
Coho derby kicks off next Wednesday
Anglers can begin casting in Haines’ annual coho salmon derby next Wednesday. The contest, hosted by the Haines Sportsman’s Association, will run...
New vice principal enjoys theater, learning to like rain
Ohio native Rhonda Newman, the new vice principal of Haines School, and her basset hound Slinky are settling into Haines, and still getting...
