Articles from the February 9, 2017 edition
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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...
Blaze claims home on hillside
A fire of undetermined origin gutted a classic home at 234 W. Oslund Drive on the evening of Feb. 2. No one was hurt in the blaze that claimed most...
Juneau's violent speech ban leads to DDF meet here
The Haines School Drama, Debate and Forensics team will host a second home meet Saturday after a rule at a Juneau competition in January barred...
Raptor handler tops in bird training
The American Bald Eagle Foundation’s raptor curator is the first in Alaska and one of only 68 people in the world to become a certified professional...
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...
Too many school absences?
Are planned absences taking too big a bite out of learning at the Haines School? At Tuesday’s school board meeting, two veteran teachers expressed...
Waste group seeks handle on mission
At its third meeting, the Haines Borough’s Solid Waste Working Group Monday continued to wrestle with identifying the issues it is tasked to solve,...
CIA making headway on trail around homes
The Chilkoot Indian Association is about halfway toward completing a trail encircling its Chilkoot Estates subdivision, an addition that will more...
Valentine offerings: 3 dinners
Sweethearts have plenty of options for Valentine’s Day. The Presbyterian Church holds its annual Valentine’s Tea starting 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb....
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....
KHNS seeks comments
The Alaska Supreme Court last month rejected a former Haines Borough candidate’s claims that he had to keep confidential his financial earnings....
Code group decides priorities
The Haines Borough Code Review Commission set minor offenses – the catalyst for the group’s formation – as its third priority as it begins to...
Brewfest tickets sell quickly
Ticket sales for the 25th annual Great Alaska Craft Beer and Homebrew Festival began Feb. 1, and organizers say some events may be sold out this...
Boys shine in 'Threat'
The Community Youth Development Triple Threat basketball tournament was a big success last weekend as more than 100 student-athletes and families...
Duis volunteered with ANB, Hospice
Community volunteer Bob Duis, 70, died Jan 31 of heart failure at the health clinic. Duis retired...
Tattoo artist Baker liked to play host
Joe Baker, a tattoo artist and 29-year Haines resident, died Jan. 23 at his home in Port Edwards,...
Police report
Tuesday, Jan. 31 Police investigated a death at about 10:41 a.m. at First Avenue South. Wednesday, Feb. 1 Police initiated a confidential...
Grateful for borough grant for center
On behalf of the Haines Senior Center and the special people we serve, I would like to extend our heart-felt appreciation to the Haines Borough for...
Hoops torrney reinforces town's ideals
On behalf of the Hooptime coaches, I want to thank the community of Haines for hosting another fantastic Triple Threat basketball tournament. Lori...
Duly Noted
Haines Borough Public Library Director Patricia Brown has been appointed to serve on the Governor’s Advisory Council on Libraries. The one-year appo...
