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Juneau Catholic diocese names clergy accused of sexual misconduct;Three priests served in Haines
On Aug. 21, the Catholic Diocese of Juneau released a report naming seven priests credibly alleged to have committed acts of sexual misconduct with mi...
Six candidates vie for two seats in assembly race
Residents Diana Lapham, Sally McGuire, Zephyr Sincerny, Sean Gaffney and Gabe Thomas filed candidacy for two vacating seats on the Haines Borough...
Locals to build public, backcountry cabin
On July 30, Haines Huts, a local non-profit, was granted preliminary approved for a 10-year lease of one acre of state land by the Division of...
Eagle's Nest trailer park water shut off due to leaks
The Haines Borough temporarily shut off water to the Eagle’s Nest Trailer Park for three days last week due to significant leaks that have been...
Is an ancient species of Fremont squash growing in a Haines garden?
"Porcupine" squash plants believed by some to be descended from seeds preserved for centuries in an...
Policing ballot prop stalls
A charter change for areawide policing might not make it to the October ballot. The Haines Borough Assembly voted 4-2 to hold a third public hearing...
Wind storm beaches boats, causes power outage
A wind storm last weekend toppled a tree on Beach Road and broke lines on boats in Letnikof Cove, se...
Dunleavy approves final operating budget
On Monday, Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced a finalized operating budget, solidifying about half of the cuts he originally proposed in June—or $200...
Haines PSP levels second highest in region
Levels of paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP), a potentially-fatal illness caused by eating shellfish contaminated by natural toxins, are on the rise...
Assembly reaches impasse on staff attrition
On Tuesday, the Haines Borough Assembly met to discuss the merits of eliminating or consolidating vacating staff positions in response to statewide...
New teachers join Haines School
New fifth grade and art teachers have joined the Haines Borough School District this year. Giselle...
Feds to give tax breaks for local investment
Investors that choose to spend their capital gains in Haines stand to reap significant tax breaks, while also potentially benefitting the Haines...
Residents join campaign to amend Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act
Native people in Haines have joined a new effort to amend the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). Native Alaskans in five...
This Week in History
August 1969 The construction of the Haines ANB Hall has begun. The forms were being laid at press time for the pouring of concrete walls. R and H...
Lily Lake water line installers didn't account for drought conditions
Although water levels at Lily Lake are at an all-time low, that's not what's prompting water...
Rogers only filer for two assembly seats
With less than one week before the filing deadline, Paul Rogers is the only candidate registered to run for one of two open seats on the Haines...
Family brings relative's remains home after 85 years
Last month, 85 years after she died, Louise Hinchman's remains were laid to rest beside relatives...
Low enrollment threatens Klukwan school
Klukwan School may be at risk of closing due to a lack of enrollment, as parents discuss pulling their children from the school. At the beginning of...
Pretzel lines linger on Main Street
On Friday, food-truck owner Chris Peterson worked through a line of customers that spilled out into...
EPA fines Kensington mine for illegal discharge violations
Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reached three settlements with Kensington gold mine totaling $534,500 for discharge...
Dunleavy restores senior benefits, early education and other state funding
This week Gov. Mike Dunleavy said he will approve funding for the Senior Benefits Program, early education services including Head Start, and will...
Wildlife trooper to leave Haines
Alaska State Wildlife Trooper Wallace Kirksey is set to leave Haines for another station in October after just five months in the Haines post. The...
