Articles from the January 11, 2018 edition
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As kings become 'stock of concern'; unprecedented restrictions on the table
Alaska Department of Fish and Game Biologists labeled Chilkat king salmon a “stock of concern” and is proposing unprecedented restrictions for...
Strong winds crash ski carrier into bookstore window, boats across lot
A ski carrier shattered the book store's picture window at around 3 p.m. Tuesday after a gust of...
Glacier Bears girls sweep tournament
The Glacier Bears girls’ basketball squad swept the Don Hather tournament last weekend in Skagway, winning all five games and bringing home a first...
Superintendent applicants up to 11
The Haines Borough School District could have a new superintendent by the end of February. Interim superintendent Rich Carlson said, as of Tuesday’s...
Rafting tour permit heads to COW
The Haines Borough Assembly scheduled a committee of the whole meeting to discuss a Rainbow Glacier Adventures request to increase the passenger...
New resident to lead Spanish club for all ages next week at library
Spanish speakers and aspiring learners can immerse themselves in conversation or just learn the basics at the inaugural Haines Spanish language...
New air carrier to test Haines market
Harris Air started flying from Haines to Juneau last month, filling the gap left by Wings of Alaska. Harris Aircraft Services President Scott Harris...
New Legion mural honors veterans across time and service
Artist Merrick Bochart said she wanted to represent "the human side" of servicemen and women and...
Former CVN reporter lived prolific life
Bill McAllister, a former Chilkat Valley News reporter who later became press secretary for Alaska g... Full story
Phillips served his country, community
Friends and family of Milton Gregory Phillips, 68 laid him to rest at the Jones Point Cemetery on Jan. 8 before a memorial potluck at the ANB Hall.... Full story
Consider your Big influences
Did you know January is national mentoring month? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Haines invites you to take a moment to thank the important mentors who...
Christmas potluck raises spirits
Loud praises and many thanks to Dawn Woodard, Leanne Converse and Melissa Aronson for renting the Haines Senior Center and organizing a wonderful...
Casino Night wins big
Thank you so much to everyone who made it out to our 3rd Annual Casino Night! The event was a complete success! I would personally like to thank Todd...
Legion mural makes town proud
Congratulations to American Legion Post 12 and to Merrick Bochart, the artist who designed and executed a beautiful mural in collaboration with...
Duly Noted
Margaret Plucker and the Men of Note surprised her husband Bob Plucker with a very special song on his 90th birthday last week. As director of the...
Police Report
Tuesday, January 2 A caller reported slick roads at 7 Mile Haines Highway. The information was relayed to the state Department of Transportation. A...