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 By Karen Garcia    News    July 3, 2014

Chilkat Center lands $86K for upgrades

The Foundation for the Chilkat Center for the Arts last week secured an $86,000 grant from the Rasmuson Foundation to go toward the foundation’s...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    July 3, 2014

Borough legal bill $70K last year

The Haines Borough spent about $70,000 on legal services in the past year, including $11,500 on the 2013 election investigation and $7,000 on the appe...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 26, 2014

Group wins $217K grant for signs, art

New signs and window displays will be going up around Haines in the next 18 months, funded by a $217,000 grant awarded this week to the Haines-based...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 26, 2014

One year later, no charges in car break-ins

One year after 30 or more vehicles were ransacked downtown, the Haines Borough Police Department has yet to secure charges or convictions in the case....

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 26, 2014

Assembly OKs idea of selling land to brewery

The Haines Brewing Company has cleared another hurdle toward securing 20,000 square feet of borough-owned Main Street property. The Haines Borough...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 26, 2014

Fireworks use OK in two areas of townsite

Although there won’t be an official fireworks show this year, residents can organize their own private displays in the townsite, provided they use...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 26, 2014

Manager to hold town hall meeting

Haines Borough residents can ask questions of rookie manager David Sosa at a town hall meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Chilkat Center...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 26, 2014

Assembly 'very pleased' with new manager Sosa

The Haines Borough Assembly recently reviewed manager David Sosa’s first 60 days on the job, but failed to give any details on the assessment. The...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 26, 2014

DOT will discuss Juneau access at Friday meeting

The Department of Transportation project coordinator for the Juneau Access Project will speak at a Haines Chamber of Commerce lunch at noon Friday in...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 26, 2014

Nonprofit apps due

Local nonprofits interested in receiving funding from the Haines Borough must submit their grant applications by 5 p.m. July 15. Nonprofits that...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 26, 2014

Board seeks to expand public library in 2 directions

The Haines Borough Public Library board is moving forward with plans to expand the library by adding a reading room on the south end of the building...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 26, 2014

Manager fines Nelson again for violations

Haines Borough Manager David Sosa is fining property owner Paul Nelson for failing to comply with the assembly’s order to remove improperly...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 19, 2014

Sanctioned ex-cop to lead ferry security

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Byron Mallott is calling for Gov. Sean Parnell to rescind the hire of former Haines Borough Police Department Sgt....

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 19, 2014

Baskaya 'emergency hire' for development position

The Haines Borough has hired a “community and economic development special projects manager” to work for two months on tasks related to downtown...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 19, 2014

Discussion of trailer includes removal plan

Discussion about the Haines Borough’s decision to buy a trailer and site it behind municipal offices isn’t over. Questions raised last week...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 19, 2014

Planners: Sell land to brewery

The Haines Brewing Company is one step closer to locating on Main Street. Both the Haines Borough Planning Commission and Downtown Revitalization Comm...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 19, 2014

Chilkat Lake Road rezone petition found to be flawed

Discussion of a possible rezone of 72 acres of property near .6 Mile Chilkat Lake Road ended abruptly last week when the rezone petitioner stormed...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 19, 2014

Borough to upgrade road ends

Haines Borough Manager David Sosa said the borough will pay for upgrades to the ends of Fourth and Fifth avenues following a disagreement between...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 19, 2014

Applicants sought for economic position

Haines Borough staff posted the advertisement for the newly-created community and economic development director position on the borough website Tuesda...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 19, 2014

Business Digest

Baker offers gluten-free confections What makes a good cake? According to Cambria Goodwin, owner of Confectionary Archaeology, it’s local, seasonal...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 12, 2014

Thomas won't run

Haines residents will take to the polls in November to elect a state senator and House representative. Due to redistricting, Rep. Jonathan...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 12, 2014

Fireworks show may not happen

Fourth of July fireworks displays in the Upper Lynn Canal appear to be fizzling.   Municipal officials in Haines and Skagway have failed to find a...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 12, 2014

Glass ordered off Skyline lot

After more than a year of neighborhood friction, the Haines Borough Assembly has stepped in to force local business owner Paul Nelson to remove...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 12, 2014

Fair entertainment will feature Colorado quintet

The Southeast Alaska State Fair will once again have three stages abuzz with a mix of homegrown musical talent and national headlining acts,...

 
 By Karen Garcia    News    June 12, 2014

Downtown committee identifies list of projects

The Haines Borough Downtown Revitalization Committee is trying to get the ball rolling on several small projects, including installing a bike barn on...

 

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