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Long-time resident to compete in Roller Derby World Cup
Former Haines resident Victoria Moore will be representing her Native heritage when she steps onto...
Heavy metal cleanup at shooting range moves forward
The Bureau of Land managment has resumed cleanup at the unofficial shooting range at 7 Mile Haines Highway. This week a work crew marked 20-foot grid...
Outdoorsman takes helm of library education program
Zephyr Sincerny is the new education and cultural coordinator at the Haines Borough Public Library. The part-time job, previously held by Jessie...
Crowd Rallies against recreation map plan
The future of mapping winter recreation sites in the Haines Borough was uncertain after more than 100 residents turned out Tuesday to criticize the...
Harbor group likes $37 million option
The Haines Borough’s Port and Harbor Advisory Committee on Feb. 2 endorsed a $37.3 million Lutak Dock rebuild option. It’s a variation of a $32...
Studley Loses case
The Alaska Supreme Court last month rejected a former Haines Borough candidate’s claims that he had to keep confidential his financial earnings....
Assembly takes up taxes, cuts
Haines Borough Assembly members voiced support for reducing or eliminating dedication of sales taxes, and pursuing new alcohol, tobacco and marijuana...
Speaker: Mining boosts town
Local involvement in mining – including residents working at mines in Southeast, and Haines-based placer, gravel pit and reality TV operations – m...
Lapham complaint heads to DA
Fifteen Haines residents recently filed a complaint with the Haines Borough on behalf of Diana Lapham, who applied for, but wasn’t appointed to the...
What recession? : Surveys find business owners optimistic
The results of two recent surveys by the Haines Chamber of Commerce paint an upbeat picture of operating a local business. “People aren’t as glum...
Assembly extends lobbyist's hire
The Haines Borough Assembly voted Tuesday to keep lobbyist Bill Thomas on the job until June, to advertise for a permanent borough manager in Alaska...
Despite wind and cold, women's march draws 150
With cleats strapped to XtraTufs and clutching signs with slogans like “My body, my choice” and “Stronger together,” about 150 women, men,...
Workers' survey results mixed
A recent survey of Haines Borough employees found workers like their jobs and coworkers but are dissatisfied with overall compensation and critical of...
Legislators say they'll defend trooper slot
Legislators representing Haines said in recent interviews they would work to block proposed cuts to the Chilkat Valley. The 30th Alaska Legislature...
License price hike for hunting, fishing
Hunters, trappers and sport fishermen will be charged more for licenses and tag fees in 2017. The Alaska State Legislature raised the fees last...
Facilities chief Ryan is interim manager
Haines Borough Facilities Director Brad Ryan is once again interim manager. Mayor Jan Hill broke a 3-3 assembly deadlock Tuesday, giving Ryan the...
Cheaper internet in the works
Alaska Power and Telephone customers will soon get faster Internet speeds and be able to transfer more data, thanks to the fiber optic line that runs...
Assembly OKs sewer plant upgrade
The Haines Borough Assembly voted Tuesday to approve a $1.9 million contract with Wolverine Supply of Wasilla for upgrade of the sewer treatment...
2016 warmest year in town
The past year came in like a lamb, and mostly stayed that way. The average temperature in Haines in 2016 was 44.2 degrees F., making it apparently...