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Internet rates raise questions
Alaska Power and Telphone is currently marketing 8MB of Internet speed to folks for $160/month. Currently in the community, the largest block of...
Public meeting on heliport scheduled
Please come to the Jan. 19 public hearing on SEABA’s application to create an additional heliport for their commerical (heli-)ski tours. The...
Duly Noted
Community Snowshoe Lilly Lake Road, Saturday January 21st 10 a.m. $5 entry for two. Call Sarah Elliott 766-3428. (2f) Rainbow Glacier...
Assembly committee edges toward Center roof repair
A committee of the Haines Borough Assembly took a baby step toward funding a Chilkat Center roof repair at a Dec. 27 workshop. The borough recently...
Connelly hydro would improve fisheries
When starting a fire this morning I glanced through a letter expressing opposition to the construction of a power plant using water from Connelly...
Haines, Skagway could share dispatch
Concerning a recent question of expanding emergency dispatch services in Skagway, why not have Skagway and Haines share one dispatch system for...
SEABA offers best alpine skiing in world
For the last two years I’ve been able to come to Haines to helicopter ski with Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures. I’m 49 years old...
Generosity expanded holiday's offerings
The Salvation Army would like to thank the community of Haines for helping make the holidays possible for a lot of people. We would like to...
Parents vital for teaching speech
Children are ready to learn by imitation and exploration as soon as they are born, and it is adult influence that sets the tone to enrich their...
Foundation, check-off boost museum
As 2011 comes to an end, the Sheldon Museum staff and board have much for which to be thankful. High on the list are grants from the Chilkat Vall...
Opinion
Let’s hope the Haines Borough Assembly will decide to fix the Chilkat Center roof without too much more deliberation. Facilities director Brian...
Town enjoys cheery Christmas
Cheery, smiley faces and starry-eyed children adorned the streets while festive joyous sounds echoed in the atmosphere to surround us with the spirit...
Elks Lodge open for business
Due to a misunderstanding, the Haines Elks Lodge was closed recently. We are sorry for any hard feelings or inconveniences we caused. I would like to...
Haines Recycling clarifies services
There may be some confusion about recycling service in the Chilkat Valley due to the recent coverage of the Community Waste Solutions’...
Hospice benefits from CVCF
Hospice of Haines (HOH) is honored to receive the generous $1,000 grant from the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation (CVCF), an affiliate of the...
Medical staff creates comfort
A late, short note to thank all of you in Haines who have me in their prayers since my fall at home. I’m especially grateful for the wonderful...
Opinion
A solitary leather work shoe, retrieved from a harbor snow bank and tacked up as a lost item on a Main Street bulletin board a few weeks ago, seemed...
Is submarine cable really an issue?
Alaska Power and Telephone proposes to reduce the cost of what they admit would be "very expensive" electric power from Connelly Lake by...
Volunteers, donors make library sparkle
This year’s Lighting of the Library was a joyful success thanks to the many volunteers and business sponsors in our community. Mike Ward and...
Wonderful feeling to be cared for
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the fundraiser to help with my medical expenses. It was such a wonderful feeling to experience...
Gifts for Grub makes holiday brighter
The Uglys of Haines would like to thank everyone who attended the 10th Annual "Gifts for Grub" Christmas toy drive dinner. It has been said...
Former resident Daniel Davis 'man with marshmallow heart'
Former resident Daniel Davis, 33, died in an auto accident Dec. 3 in Spirit Lake, Idaho. Davis was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on March 29,...
Hlavacek family grateful for support
We wish to thank all the people who sent food, money and best wishes to us in our time of need. To the staff at the clinic, the ambulance crew and...
HARK grant bought animal books
The Haines Animal Rescue Kennel (HARK) would like to thank the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) for their recent grant. Their $250 matching...