Articles from the January 26, 2017 edition
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District expects $490K budget hole
The Haines School Board reviewed a “bleak” 2018 budget draft for the first time at a workshop Tuesday. Next year’s budget appears to be about $4...
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... Full story
Policing beyond townsite at issue
Should the Haines Borough raise taxes in outlying areas to pay its police officers for responding to emergencies outside the townsite? That’s an...
Bare ashphalt chews up Alcan 200 racers, sleds
Snowmachiners struggled to control their sleds on dry asphalt during Saturday’s annual Alcan 200 Road Race, which took a toll on racers and...
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,...
Committee proposes alternatives to heli-ski map group
The Haines Borough Assembly’s commerce committee weighed options for the future of the Heliski Map Committee – including eliminating it all...
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...
Harbor trail outlined
Landscape architects for Corvus Design made their first recommendation for a Portage Cove trail and park Wednesday, based on five designs drawn up by...
Museum program offers 'Saturday at Sheldon'
A new program at the Haines Sheldon Museum aimed at families explores the history and culture of the Chilkat Valley. “Saturdays at Sheldon” will...
Heavy rain maxes out sewage plant
A new program at the Haines Sheldon Museum aimed at families explores the history and culture of the Chilkat Valley. “Saturdays at Sheldon” will...
Some Dolphins debut, others stalk team records
A new program at the Haines Sheldon Museum aimed at families explores the history and culture of the Chilkat Valley. “Saturdays at Sheldon” will...
Non- league series challenges Bears
The Glacier Bears boys’ and girls’ basketball teams both traveled out of town last weekend for non-league competition. The girls headed north and...
Duly Noted
Eden Serene Del Prete was born Jan. 6 at Bartlett Regional Hospital to Shannon and Andrew Del Prete. She and weighed 7 lbs., 3 oz. and measured 19.25...
Jepsen taught at church farm
Richard Jepsen, a longtime math teacher and gardener at Covenant Life Center, died Thursday at a...
Alcan champ grateful for event's helpers
I would like to thank all those involved in making the 48th Alcan 200 happen this year. It is always incredible to be a part of such a grand...
Thanks for keeping sled race alive
We want to thank Jack Smith Sr. and Jack Smith Jr. for the use of their snowmachine in the Alcan 200. Also, thank you to the Chilkat SnowBurners,...
Town pitched in to put on swim meet
The Haines Dolphin Swim Team would like to thank the many volunteers and businesses that made this year’s home swim meet a success. One hundred...
