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Klukwan is mourning the deaths of two long-time residents, Smith “Smitty” Katzeek, 85, and Tony Strong, 75. Smith died Monday morning at his...
Klukwan songwriter featured in Disney cartoon "Shake Your Tale"
Klukwan resident and Diné (Navajo) artist Clara Natonabah wrote and sang a Navajo song that was fea...
Dozens of open seats on borough advisory boards
The Haines Borough Board and Committees Fair, an event scheduled to raise awareness of the various ways to be involved in local government, drew few...
Frederick Hakkinen, veteran, doctor, dies at 80 in Oregon
Former resident with long family ties to Haines, Frederick "Punchy" Sheldon Hakkinen, died in... Full story
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Lincoln Burke Jones was born at 3:21 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, to Lauren Clark Jones and Brian Jones of Chicago. Arriving about a month...
Klukwan residents hope teacher hire will bolster enrollment
Klukwan School advocates asked the Chatham School Board last week to hire a teacher, a hire superintendent Bruce Houck has declined to make in the fac...
Harbors board considers offer of free breakwater for Letnikof
The Ports and Harbors Advisory Committee discussed the merits of taking ownership of a 40-year-old breakwater float in Ketchikan that’s scheduled to...
Federal COVID-19 grant funding boon to Haines public library
The Haines Borough Public Library will upgrade its community room, increase internet capacity, add new e-books and purchase more lending materials...
First Friday to include furry friends, cupcakes and fundraiser
A birthday celebration, complete with cupcakes and Lego creations, Alaska Weather Calendars and a turtle named Rosie will all be featured during Dec....
Jacquot: a robust, can-do life
When he was about six years old, Hank Jacquot tied his favorite dog to a sled and set out across... Full story
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Cari O’Daniel started this week in her new job as site manager at the Haines Senior Center. The center provides a daily lunch for seniors,...
Father and son reunite after Canadian border reopens
After the sounds of the marching band and cheers from local businesses celebrating the opening of the Canadian border to customers and tourists...
Participation down in shop local program
In an effort to increase participation, shoppers are now eligible to apply twice to the byHaines Shop Local and Save program. That means if consumers...
HEDC presents economic indicators at annual meeting
The Haines Economic Development Corporation held its annual meeting last week and presented the...
Haines museums among 13 in Alaska selected for grant awards
Audio tours, new art and rehousing and cataloging collections are on the horizon for local museums...
AIDEA recommends letting Skagway Ore Terminal lease expire
Alaska Industrial Development Export Authority staff recommended that AIDEA let its lease with the Skagway Ore Terminal expire in March 2023. AIDEA...
Constantine adjusts some language around Palmer road access
In recent months, Constantine revised language on its website with regard to the Palmer Project’s road access—an issue raised in a securities...
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Pam Sloper and the SEARCH Wisewoman program are hosting this year’s Turkey Trot, an opportunity for residents to burn calories and see neighbors...
Landfill to offer discount to fill out survey
Residents should be on the lookout in the coming weeks for a survey and coupon that Community Waste Solutions (CWS) and the borough’s Solid Waste...
Eagle Preserve council updated on fishery, forestry news
Haines State Forest staff facilitated repairs to a number of upper valley roads that were damaged during the Dec. 2 storms. State forester Greg...
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Friends and family members held a graveside service for longtime resident Hank Jacquot Monday at Jones Point Cemetery. Hank, 87, died Nov. 4 at his...
Ole Taug takes home top derby prize amid strong coho run
Ole Taug took home the biggest fish with his 13.6-pound coho and the $1,450 first-place prize during this year’s Haines Sportsman’s Association...
Local author recounts Alaska baseball craze
A team of black soldiers from Fort Seward played against a White Pass railroad crew in one of the ea...
Professor to include Haines in Alaska climate change book
A University of Delaware professor and United Nations International Resource Panel member is writing a book focusing on Alaska’s response to...
David Land, fisherman and family man dies at 77
At Saturday's memorial service for David Land, 77, the ANB Hall was full to the standing room.... Full story
