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'Cohousing' proposal to be discussed at meeting

It takes a village not only to raise a child, but to build a real community feel - especially here in rural Alaska. And Diane Sly thinks that sense...

 

Visitors arrive for 22nd bald eagle festival

The Valley of the Eagles will live up to its name this month as more than 2,000 of our national birds congregate on the Chilkat River. The 22nd...

 

Front Street waterfront project starts with fill

A new building to house Canal Marine Co., a larger space for Oceanside RV Park, new office and retail space or a new restaurant are possibilities for...

 

Clinton narrowly carries Haines

The Haines Borough chose Hillary Clinton by a margin of only four votes in Tuesday’s general election. Three-hundred seventy-four voters in...

 

Cost of 911 service goes on phone bills

Don’t be surprised when you see a slight hike in your monthly Alaska Power & Telephone bill. Haines AP&T customers will incur an extra $1.51 on...

 
 By Natalie Helms    News    November 3, 2016

Chilkoot Road safety gates cause concern

Two gates and an entrance booth constructed on the Chilkoot River corridor have Haines residents questioning future access to Chilkoot State Park....

 
 By Natalie Helms    News    November 3, 2016

School board looks at sex education

Haines’ school board thinks that the district’s health text book falls short on sex education. Specifically, the text does not tackle...

 
 By Natalie Helms    News    November 3, 2016

House District 33 candidates make their case for your vote

Write-in votes for local Libertarian William McCord will not be counted, according to the state Division of Elections, but his campaign will go on....

 
 By Natalie Helms    News    November 3, 2016

Dept. of Corrections shares ideas

State Corrections Commissioner Dean Williams was not the bearer of bad news in a meeting with the Haines Borough Tuesday, despite negative...

 
 By Natalie Helms    News    October 27, 2016

Aerial bald eagle surveys fly again

The American Bald Eagle Foundation counted 1,524 bald eagles in its first aerial survey during peak eagle activity in the valley since 2000....

 
 By Natalie Helms    News    October 27, 2016

Faster internet in 2017

Alaska Power & Telephone plans to offer new internet packages to Haines in early 2017 because of increased speeds and capacity with the underwater...

 
 By Natalie Helms    News    October 27, 2016

Girl Scout activities to return to Haines

Local parents are working hard to get Girl Scout troops going again in Haines. The previous troop faded away two years ago as the girls grew up and...

 
 By Natalie Helms    News    October 27, 2016

Off to the movies for the 39th annual Doll Fair

A red carpet and tiny teacups set the scene for Saturday’s 39th Annual Doll Fair at the Sheldon Museum. Thirty-four girls and boys dressed in their...

 
 By Natalie Helms    News    October 20, 2016

Governor hears opposition to road

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker told a Haines crowd he will make a decision on the controversial Juneau Access Project during his term, but gave no hint on wh...

 
 By Natalie Helms    News    October 20, 2016

Planners uphold decision on harbor

The Haines Borough Planning Commission last week upheld a land use permit for the harbor expansion, but one appellant said he’ll appeal that decisio...

 
 By Natalie Helms    News    October 20, 2016

Citizens weigh in on harbor trail

Public participation topped concerns voiced by citizens attending an Oct. 12 planning workshop on the Portage Cove Interpretive Trail and Harbor...

 
 By Natalie Helms    News    October 20, 2016

Planners seek stronger voice

The Haines Borough Planning Commission last week unanimously endorsed wording of a draft ordinance that would give the group earlier input and review...

 
 By Natalie Helms    News    October 13, 2016

Juneau road talk heats up assembly

Days before Alaska Gov. Walker was expected to address residents on the topic of Juneau access, Haines Borough Assembly members wavered over what...

 
 By Natalie Helms    News    October 13, 2016

Teams cook up coho in a hurry

“Are you kidding me? This is ingenious!” judge Julie Rae said about the dishes she tasted at last weekend’s Chilkat Chef Competition....

 
 By Natalie Helms    News    October 13, 2016

Assembly OKs Lutak Dock bid

The Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday unanimously approved $129,530 for conceptual designs for replacing or refurbishing Lutak Dock. In awarding the...

 
 By Natalie Helms    News    October 13, 2016

Park status for Carrs Cove property?

Four members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee walked Carrs Cove Friday to determine if the land could be designated as a Haines Borough...

 
 By Natalie Helms    News    October 13, 2016

Governor to address road, budget, ferry

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker will address a joint meeting of the Haines Borough Assembly and Haines Chamber of Commerce starting 11:30 a.m. Friday at the C...

 
 By Natalie Helms    News    October 6, 2016

The rumbling ride had me quaking with terror

By Natalie Helms He cranked the dial to an 8.0. A full, terrifying, epicenter 8.0. “Oh, crap.” I thought the earthquake simulator maxed-out at a...

 
 By Natalie Helms    News    October 6, 2016

KHNS elects board, discusses future

By Natalie Helms KHNS announced an update to its production studio and more efficient programming to combat budget cuts at its annual meeting on...

 
 By Natalie Helms    News    October 6, 2016

Facebook page fosters community discussion

Haines resident Sheri Loomis saw a long discussion about art on Haines crosswalks on the local Buy-Sell-Trade Facebook page early this summer. She did...

 

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