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 By Karen Garcia    News    December 11, 2014

Former mayor continues fight in rate case

After being stonewalled by the Haines Borough Assembly, former mayor Stephanie Scott is asking the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to explain how an...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    December 11, 2014

New members elected to advisory committee

The Upper Lynn Canal Fish and Game Advisory Committee met last week for its annual elections, voting in Ryan Cook and re-electing Randy Jackson to...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    December 4, 2014

Borough to await state's lead on pot

The Haines Borough is waiting for the state to take the lead on how marijuana dispensaries and grow operations will be regulated following the...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    December 4, 2014

Pair implicated in break-in on Comstock

Haines Borough Police charged a 23-year-old man last week with felony burglary and misdemeanor theft for allegedly breaking into a woman’s Comstock...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    December 4, 2014

AP&T's lost $6K in cash found behind drawer

It’s an early Christmas miracle. An Alaska Power and Telephone employee found $6,000 in missing cash behind a desk drawer on the afternoon of Nov....

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    December 4, 2014

Corps permit sought for Juneau Road

The Alaska Department of Transportation this week applied for a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fill or dredge about 100 acres of...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    December 4, 2014

Interviews start for ecnomic development job

A four-person hiring committee interviewed candidates this week for the Haines Borough’s community and economic development director position. The...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    December 4, 2014

Borough to seek water,sewer rate increases

After eight weeks of consultation with senior Haines Borough staffers, manager David Sosa is recommending the assembly raise water and sewer rates....

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    December 4, 2014

Contest will decide valley's best cookie

A major contender is bowing out of the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Cookie and Candy Contest this year, opening the field for challengers to fight...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    December 4, 2014

'Dude' will track upkeep of facilities

The Haines Borough’s Public Facilities Department is investing in a new program to more efficiently track and schedule maintenance of municipal faci...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    November 27, 2014

Fish agency approves new highway plan

After panning the Haines Highway expansion project last year, the federal National Marine Fisheries Service has determined the state has made enough...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    November 27, 2014

Invitations to Lutak Dock meeting cause rift

A private development group in Haines is holding its own meeting on the Lutak Dock after discovering participation in a Haines Borough-sponsored event...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    November 27, 2014

Valley foundation gives $15K to 14 nonprofits

The Chilkat Valley Community Foundation last week awarded $15,500 to 14 local nonprofits, doubling the number of groups that received funding last yea...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    November 27, 2014

Leaders explain support, opposition of power rate increase

Haines Borough officials said this week that information that can’t be disclosed led them to vote in favor of a settlement with the Alaska Power...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    November 27, 2014

Pot, seal bomb found at school

Haines School officials last week discovered multiple students in possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a “California” seal bomb, but...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    November 27, 2014

Energy efficiency expert visits businesses

By Karen Garcia A statewide energy efficiency expert recently met with local businesses hoping to get a few pointers on how to cut down on their...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    November 27, 2014

Advisory committee to hold elections, discuss proposals

The Upper Lynn Canal Fish and Game Advisory Council will elect three new members at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, in the assembly chambers. Two,...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    November 20, 2014

AP&T reports theft of $6,000 from office

An Alaska Power and Telephone employee reported $6,000 in cash stolen from the downtown business Thursday morning. Darren Belisle, AP&T’s power...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    November 20, 2014

Crash caps rise in car crimes

Haines Borough Police are investigating a joyride gone awry this week, the latest in a series of vehicle riflings and thefts that started a month ago....

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    November 20, 2014

Sosa drops policy on disclosing employees' histories

Haines Borough Manager David Sosa will not pursue a proposed policy aimed at discouraging the borough from entering into nondisclosure agreements...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    November 20, 2014

Sosa: Open area to heli-ski event

Haines Borough Manager David Sosa said he’ll recommend the assembly approve use of out-of-bounds area for a snowboard and ski competition this sprin...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    November 20, 2014

Berry out at Chilkoot tribe

Chilkoot Indian Association tribal administrator Dave Berry has been let go from the position. Tribal council members and staff are staying mum on...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    November 20, 2014

Speakers win 2 events at Wrangell

The Haines Glacier Bards picked up steam at their Drama, Debate and Forensics meet last weekend in Wrangell, finaling with five pieces and claiming...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    November 20, 2014

Court Report

Carl Taylor, 72, pleaded guilty Oct. 30 to driving under the influence on July 21. Police received a report Taylor was driving under the influence...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    November 13, 2014

Summit to explore fix of Lutak Dock

Haines Borough Manager David Sosa is bringing a facilitator from the University of Alaska Anchorage to Haines Dec. 4-5 to help “facilitate the conve...

 

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