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Could a Sitka housing program work in Haines?
A nonprofit in Sitka is building “perpetually affordable” homes to combat a housing shortage and keep young people from leaving town. Members of...
Harbor board won't pursue free but aging breakwater float
Harbormaster Shawn Bell reported that there would be too many issues with an aging breakwater float from Ketchikan that the U.S. Army Corps of...
Two Haines school grads reunite as college teammates
Recent Haines High School graduates and longtime friends Kirby Faverty and Carson Crager have reunited to play collegiate basketball together at...
2021 sees rebuilding, recovery from disaster, pandemic
Recovery and rebuilding were the watchwords of 2021 as residents navigated life in Haines among the...
Extra dollars for avalanche center lead to more forecasts
With an influx of borough funding, the Haines Avalanche Center this year created a new staff position and is conducting twice as many avalanche...
Editor's Note: Fish and Game's response to Benda's claims
In last week’s paper, Larry Benda in a paid commentary responded to a letter to the editor...
Governor's budget relies on high oil prices, federal aid
The Associated Press and the Wrangell Sentinel Gov. Mike Dunleavy last week outlined what he called a responsible budget proposal that doesn’t dip...
Borough holds public hearing on motorized Lily Lake trail
Borough staff heard public input last week on a proposed grant application for a two-mile motorized trail near Lily Lake Road. Comments reflected...
Haines Index for 2021
Haines Friends of Recycling recycled eight, 40-foot vans of paper, plastic, metals and electronics...
Proposed yurt regulation advances to assembly
The Planning Commission voted 5-2 to forward to the Haines Borough Assembly a draft ordinance that would codify definitions of yurts and container...
New study models salmon habitat created by glacial melt
A new study modeling glacier retreat hints at a bright spot for salmon as new habitat opens up from...
Student's writing featured in major youth magazine
An article by 11-year-old CC Elliott was published in the latest issue of The Week Junior, a major weekly magazine for young readers across the...
At-home COVID tests available at administration building
The Haines Borough is now providing at-home COVID-19 tests for residents who have returned from travel. “The focus on returning travel is to...
Fundraising swells for 'Jenae's Playground'
Fundraising for a Haines School playground to be built in honor of former kindergarten teacher...
Anderson EMS educator of the year
Haines Volunteer Fire Department Emergency Medical Services (EMS) director Julie Anderson was named...
Residents launch food policy project
A team of local residents is launching an effort to collect information about food production, storage and supply in the Upper Lynn Canal. The effort...
Haines wrestling team brings home two region champions
The Haines Glacier Bears brought home two Region V champions, Freshmen Dalton Henry and Hayden Jimenez. Henry placed first in the 135-pound weight...
Ripinsky's notary stamper found
The Haines Sheldon Museum recently acquired the notary public stamp of pioneer mayor and postmaster...
Eskimo Ninja's story inspires students
"Eskimo Ninja" Nick Hanson came to the Haines School this week, bringing a message of...
