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 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 10, 2012

Crew builds 9 tide pools at Lutak

A crew coordinated by the Takshanuk Watershed Council last month installed nine tide pools near Picture Point as part of the Haines Borough’s enviro...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 10, 2012

Hearings next week on comprehensive plan

Residents can weigh in on the Haines Borough’s draft comprehensive plan at two town meetings next week. Each meeting is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. The...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 10, 2012

Athletes shine on home track

The Haines High School track and field teams hosted their annual home meet last weekend. The...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 10, 2012

Economic development wording axed

Mayor Stephanie Scott on Tuesday broke a tie vote of the Haines Borough Assembly to adopt an ordinance that removes code language mandating the...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 10, 2012

District trying out iPads for students

Bulky textbooks might soon be a thing of the past at the Haines School. Sam McPhetres, technology coordinator, and assistant Margarette Jones last...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 10, 2012

Man charged in poaching of pregnant cow moose

A 31-year-old Haines man this week was charged after allegedly poaching a pregnant moose found at about 38 Mile Haines Highway. State troopers on...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 3, 2012

Police hope local hire stems turnover

Haines Borough Police Chief Gary Lowe said he’s pursuing local hire in the wake of resignations from the department. Recent departures have reduced...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 3, 2012

Moose poaching investigated

A poached cow moose found at about 38 Mile Haines Highway on April 28 was pregnant with twins, state wildlife trooper Rick Merritt said this week. As...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 3, 2012

Borough rescues fireworks display

The annual Fourth of July fireworks display is back on schedule. The Haines Borough recently agreed to pay for insurance coverage for the event,...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 3, 2012

Changes are cooking at the harbor

Haines Borough Harbormaster Phil Benner and his staff are hosting a customer appreciation barbecue on Wednesday, May 16, and will share plans for...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 3, 2012

'Lemonade Day' aims for young merchants

Lemonade stands are set to spring up around town on Sunday, May 6, as part of Lemonade Day Alaska, an event that educates students about the...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 3, 2012

Earth Day celebration set for May 12

This year’s Earth Day celebration from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 12, at the Haines School has a theme of food security. “People are...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 3, 2012

Assembly advances fix for appointments

The Haines Borough Assembly last week introduced an ordinance that would require a simple majority vote of remaining members to fill assembly...

 
 By Krista Kielsmeier    News    May 3, 2012

Former NBA player to address grads

Mark McNamara, an assistant coach for the Haines High School boys’ basketball team who played eight seasons in the NBA, has been named this...

 

Police Blotter

Monday, April 30 A caller requested assistance with her vehicle that was broken down on FAA Road. A friend was contacted. An officer issued a verbal...

 

Borough economic office may be axed

By Krista Kielsmeier Haines Borough code mandates the municipality have a department of economic development and a director to lead it. “Despite...

 

Benner returns as harbormaster

Phil Benner is returning to his post as Haines Borough harbormaster, three years after leaving the...

 

Clean-up effort now three-pronged

The annual community clean-up offers residents three ways to help spruce up their community. It all starts Saturday, May 5, with a Cinco de Mayo...

 

Fair 'fling' benefits member drive

The annual Spring Fling community barbecue and dance 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, will feature local performers Julia Scott and the Perpetual Beer Run...

 

Swim-a-thon raises $14,892

The Haines Dolphins swim team combined to swim 3,542 lengths of the pool in the annual Swim-a-Thon fundraiser. The 23 participants swam a total of...

 

Police Blotter

Monday, April 23 Juveniles were reported smoking marijuana in a residential area. A caller reported a restraining order had been violated. A tire on...

 

Cruise traffic to bump up slightly

About 30,000 cruise ship passengers are expected to arrive in Haines this summer on 25 dockings, tourism director Tanya Carlson said last week. Her...

 

Recycling group wins state honor

Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling this month selected Haines Friends of Recycling for a statewide award. The Anchorage-based ALPAR will...

 

Birdathon to benefit observatory

The annual “Birdathon,” a fundraiser for the Ts’ats’ee Bird Observatory, runs April 29 to May 5. Upper Lynn Canal birders are to observe and i...

 

Friedenauer leads KHNS news programs

Former Chilkat Valley News staffer Margaret Friedenauer started as news and public affairs director...

 

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