Articles from the January 16, 2020 edition
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Consultant advises public corporations for AMHS
The Alaska Department of Transportation released the long-awaited draft study for reshaping the Alaska Marine Highway System with the aim of reducing...
ALCAN 200 delayed due to bad weather
The Alcan 200 snowmachine race has been postponed until Feb. 8 due to frigid weather and bare road conditions. The race had been scheduled to begin...
Fish advisory committee opposes conservation measures for humpbacks
The Upper Lynn Canal Fish and Game Advisory Committee unanimously voted Wednesday to oppose a proposed federal rule that would designate 22,000 square...
Assembly to solicit interest for vacant seat
The Haines Borough Assembly voted Tuesday to solicit letters of interest to fill its sixth seat left vacant by Sean Maidy last month. Immediately...
Bill Thomas hired to work in governor's office
Lifelong Haines resident Bill Thomas was hired this week to work as a special assistant to Gov. Mike Dunleavy in Juneau. Beginning Jan. 15, Thomas...
Kiehl talks budget, hunting at town hall
State Sen Jesse Kiehl discussed a wide range of topics with Haines and Klukwan residents during a visit last week. Hot button issues included concern...
Musicians to perform at Chilkat Center
Local musicians and artists will perform at the 13th annual Northern Lights Showcase Sunday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Chilkat Center. Henry Leasia,...
Flat budget still hurts, leaders say
Gov. Mike Dunleavy released his flat-funded 2021 budget last month, with the biggest threats to Haines being a prolonged hit to ferry service, a...
New teacher joins the ranks of Klukwan School
Stefanie Sidney arrived this month from Whitehorse to join the teaching staff at Klukwan School. Sid...
Glacier Bears fall to Petersburg during home games
The Petersburg Viking basketball teams landed in Haines on Saturday afternoon and quickly took to the court. Due to a ferry cancellation, the games...
Schmitz was a loving mother and kind, despite difficulties
Mother and waitress Robyn Schmitz, 56, died Dec. 22 at the Kamalani Assisted Living Home in...
New reporter backs Subaru into snow drift
After an uneventful 14-hour drive through -40 degree weather in the Yukon, it took me less than 48...
New data quantifies 2019 tour season
From May through September last year, 85,330 people toured the Chilkat Valley by four-wheeler, boat, bus, bike, plane or on their own feet, according...
A reporter's reflection
“So soon? Didn’t you just get here?” Greg Podsiki at the post office asked when I went in to forward my mail. To me, 16 months has felt like...
Haines comforts family in difficult times
The tremendous outpouring of support and care we have received from this community has been a very needed help through our recent loss. With your...
Duly Noted
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...
