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Fish and Wildlife looks into Chilkat Lake resident after 'falcon' attack
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating a Chilkat Lake property owner for violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act after he wrote in a...
More employees support, criticize Alaska Excursions
Four additional former Alaska Excursions employees have publicly criticized Robert Murphy’s Alaska Excursions tour company for unsafe practices....
Ferry terminal expansion on track
The Alaska Department of Transportation will expand the ferry terminal next year in preparation for two additional Alaska class ferries slated to...
Assembly scrutinizes Alaska Excursions tour
Before approving an ATV tour permit at Glacier Point, the Haines Borough Assembly decided this week to investigate unsafe practices by Skagway tour...
Routine traffic stop ends in felony drug bust
Haines Police arrested a 20-year-old Juneau man Saturday after a routine traffic stop on two felony drug charges. Officer Chris Brown said he nearly...
New working group to tackle heli-ski map
The assembly voted to 4-1 take a new approach to regulating heli-ski map terrain. Following borough manager Debra Schnabel’s advice, the assembly ap...
Borough Briefs
Assembly appoints public safety members The Haines Borough Assembly Tuesday appointed three new public safety commissioners. Chuck Mitman, Pat Hefley...
Borough fines Skagway tour company
The Haines Borough this month fined Skagway tour company Alaska Excursions $2,500 for operating a tour at Glacier Point without a permit in 2017. Alas...
Clay resigns as fire chief
Haines Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brian Clay resigned his position Feb. 12, two days after his arrest for driving under the influence. Borough...
Man arrested for stealing trailer parked at 26 Mile
A Haines man previously charged with leaving the scene of an accident, after allegedly crashing into a Delta Western truck, and domestic violence...
Swimmers qualify for Junior Olympics
Three Haines Dolphins swimmers finished in the top three at the Age Group Champs state qualifying...
Chilkoot Indian Association purchases Portage Cove dock
The Chilkoot Indian Association finalized its purchase Tuesday of the former Chilkat Cruises dock from Klukwan Inc. CIA has been waiting since...
'There is no snow'
A sharp decrease in snowpack this winter has winter sports enthusiasts, backcountry skiers and heli-...
One of two superintendent candidates out of the running
The Haines School Board will only interview one superintendent candidate next week. One of the two final candidates, Patrick Manning, accepted a...
Borough Briefs
Borough to hire new clerk The Haines Borough Assembly unanimously directed borough manager Debra Schnabel to negotiate a contract with deputy clerk...
Business Briefs
New mechanic opens shop Aviation mechanic Michael Ford started Ripinski Mechanical, a new automotive repair business. Ford trained at UAA Fairbanks...
Assembly wants state to clarify recall law
The Haines Borough Assembly unanimously passed a resolution that requests the Alaska legislature clearly define the “cause” required for a recall...
Conservation group presents Chilkat River Tier 3 discussion
A scientist from a regional conservation group presented information to a crowd of more than 100 people about what a Tier 3 designation might entail...
Mysterious, 'weird' and frozen fish washes ashore in Chilkat Inlet
As the tide ebbed down the beach outside his house Friday, Harry Rietze discovered a mysterious sea...
Public safety commission appoints two new members
The Public Safety Commission recommended SEARHC administrator Pat Hefley and Chuck Mitman to sit on the board. The recommendations come after postpone...
Haines politics subject of new Lende book
Local author and Haines Borough Assembly member Heather Lende, known for her books depicting a pastel version of Haines, is writing a new book about...
Harbor contractor prepared for litigation
Pacific Pile & Marine representatives said last week they’re willing to fight in court over the company’s $1.2 million adjustment request for last...
GAS committee wants to cut borough minor offense list
A borough advisory board will pare down Haines’ list of 299 minor offenses, pending borough assembly approval. The Government Affairs and Services...
Borough sharpens disaster plan
Borough staff are dusting off and re-tooling their emergency management plans after last week’s tsunami scare. Public Facilities Director Brad Ryan...
Distillery patrons to mix their own drinks
Pending the Lt. Governor’s signature, Port Chilkoot Distillery customers will soon have to mix their own drinks after the Alcohol Beverage Control...
