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Posted inLocal News

Years of repairs: lone school district maintenance employee retires

Lizzy Hahn by Lizzy Hahn July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Long-time maintenance employee Gary Stigen retired from the Haines Borough School District after 17 years. Stigen helped get the new school built and helped demolish the old high school. Prior to working at the school, Stigen served six years on the school board. Colleague and former teacher Sam McPhetres said Stigen would walk completely around […]

Posted inNews, Education

University of Alaska president Pat Pitney announces retirement in 2026

Corinne Smith - Alaska Beacon by Corinne Smith - Alaska Beacon November 16, 2025November 16, 2025
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Posted inThank You Letters

A thank-you to the community of Haines

Chilkat Valley News by Chilkat Valley News May 6, 2025May 6, 2025
A teacher in her classroom at Creekside Park Elementary School in Anchorage on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. (Courtesy/Emily Mesner, ADN)
Posted inState of Alaska, News

Alaska teachers, local government workers go weeks without retirement contributions after hack

Iris Samuels - Anchorage Daily News by Iris Samuels - Anchorage Daily News January 21, 2025January 21, 2025
Posted inLocal News

Podsiki, post office ‘day maker,’ to retire after 32 years and one day

Kyle Clayton - Chilkat Valley News by Kyle Clayton - Chilkat Valley News April 29, 2022October 8, 2025

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