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Jurgeleit worked as painter, clerk
Sue Jurgeleit, a commercial sign painter, store clerk and handyman who lived in Haines 20 years, die...
Kauffman was free spirit, outdoor enthusiast
Josephine "Jo" Kauffman, the free-spirited daughter of late Haines centenarian Hazel Englund, died...
Restaurant cook found bliss at Chilkat Lake
Kathy Lake, a waitress and restaurant cook who found contentment at her Chilkat Lake cabin, died...
Matthews, 62, worked as trucker, fisherman
A memorial gathering of friends of lifelong resident Hal Matthews will be held later this year. Matt...
Small changes needed for waste management
I have great respect for Burl Sheldon’s experience and knowledge concerning solid waste. He and I have discussed this issue several times. But in...
Snowfall this winter bucks warming trend
At 217.6 inches, the winter's snowfall in downtown Haines was more than five feet above the average...
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By Sylvia Heinz Four-year-old Zane Poirier tapped his first birch last week with his father, Josh Poirier. “We both drilled it,” Zane said. “I d...
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Haines Presbyterian Church pastor Dana Perreard said a friend’s video of praise songs on a street in Brazil inspired his “Amazing Grace...
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Luke Hedrick has donated $1,000 each to Haines Senior Center, Haines Assisted Living and Hospice of Haines. A Haines High School graduate who works fo...
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The website Thrillist has named the Haines Highway Alaska’s best scenic drive. “It’s not the road or even the legendary backdrop that puts...
Distillery manufactures hand sanitizer for locals
Port Chilkoot Distillery is manufacturing hand sanitizer to be distributed free in Haines and...
Churches reach virtual congregations
Churches that suspended Sunday services earlier this month are finding new ways to reach out to their congregations. For the past two weeks, pastor...
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To cheer people up during the town shutdown, Cambria Goodwin was treating residents to free slices of pizza at her restaurant on Main Street from 1-2...
'End times are here' says self-proclaimed prophet
David Powell chose Martin Luther King Jr. Day to nail his manifesto to the door of the Governor's...
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Clara Granger, known locally as Nattaphon “Ice” Wangyot, married Dakota Maatz on March 9 at Calgary, Alberta’s Fairmont Hot Springs Resort....
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Folks born on a leap year observed their quadrennial birthdays last weekend. Co-workers of Libby Kurz at Alaska Mountain Guides treated her to a...
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Jason Shull and daughter Keva recently were in Chicago, where Keva auditioned for college musical theater programs. A half-dozen schools participated...
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Kirby Faverty’s dunk in the varsity basketball game against Craig on Jan. 19 rocked the gym. Fans don’t get to see dunks very often. Glacier Bear...
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Video footage of product development specialist Riley Erekson pouring liquid from a beaker was included in a nationally broadcast story on NBC...
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Lila Chip Lende was born to Christian Lende and Ella Shepherd of Margaret River, Western Australia, on Jan. 9. Lila weighed 7.5 lbs. and measured 20...
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Hudson Lee Narum was born 12:26 a.m. Jan. 5 at Juneau’s Family Health and Birth Center to parents Jake and Lena Narum. Hudson weighed 8 lbs., 12...
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Wesley Reid Hall was born to Candace and Riley Hall on Oct. 6 at Juneau’s Bartlett Regional Hospital. Wesley weighed 7 lbs., 11 ozs., and measured...
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More than 100 people stopped at the Pioneer Bar Saturday to honor Helen Tengs, 93,who has moved to Juneau’s Pioneer Home. Helen lived above the bar...
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Susan and Fred Johnston’s two-day garage sale on Small Tracts Road last weekend raised more than $1,000 for Becky’s Place shelter. Johnston said K...
Fort Seward photograph hangs in Hampton Inn hotels
A mural-sized photo of Fort Seward is gaining national exposure for Haines, but in an anonymous...